Title: The Power of God: Why the Church Needs More Than a Feeling
Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao
Date: 22nd February 2026
Location: Wellington, New Zealand

Summary:
"When the power of God comes into someone's life, it starts to blow things up." That is the picture at the centre of this episode: real spiritual power is not a nice feeling, it is a force that changes everything it touches.

Using the storms that recently knocked out power across the region as a starting point, this episode draws a comparison between losing electricity and losing spiritual power. Without power, there is no light, no warmth, no way to cook. The same is true spiritually. Many churches today have lost that power and settled for tradition, habit or a watered-down version of Christianity instead. Drawing on John chapter one, Luke chapter twenty four and Acts chapter two, the episode traces how Jesus gave people the power to choose him, and then promised a second, greater power, the Holy Spirit, that would completely disrupt and rebuild a person's life from the inside out.

Real-life stories from professional rugby league players whose lives were transformed bring this to life, showing what it actually looks like when someone gets "plugged in" to God through repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The episode closes with a simple but challenging question: are you connected to the real power source, or just going through the motions?

Key Points:
Genuine spiritual power is disruptive. It does not just adjust behaviour, it transforms a person from the inside out.
Being connected to God works like a three-pin plug: repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit are all needed for the power to flow.
Real change is possible for anyone, no matter how tough their life or reputation, as shown through stories of well-known rugby league players whose lives were turned around.

Reference Scriptures:
John 3
2 Timothy 3:5-7
John 1:6-13
Luke 24:45-49
Acts 2
Ephesians 2:1-6
Titus 3:3-7
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Acts 2:37-38

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Title: The Power of God: Why the Church Needs More Than a Feeling Speaker: Pastor Sascha Bramao Date: 22nd February 2026 Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Summary: "When the power of God comes into someone's life, it starts to blow things up." That is the picture at the centre of this episode: real spiritual power is not a nice feeling, it is a force that changes everything it touches.
Using the storms that recently knocked out power across the region as a starting point, this episode draws a comparison between losing electricity and losing spiritual power. Without power, there is no light, no warmth, no way to cook. The same is true spiritually. Many churches today have lost that power and settled for tradition, habit or a watered-down version of Christianity instead. Drawing on John chapter one, Luke chapter twenty four and Acts chapter two, the episode traces how Jesus gave people the power to choose him, and then promised a second, greater power, the Holy Spirit, that would completely disrupt and rebuild a person's life from the inside out.
Real-life stories from professional rugby league players whose lives were transformed bring this to life, showing what it actually looks like when someone gets "plugged in" to God through repentance, baptism and the Holy Spirit. The episode closes with a simple but challenging question: are you connected to the real power source, or just going through the motions?
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Genuine spiritual power is disruptive. It does not just adjust behaviour, it transforms a person from the inside out.</li>
<li>Being connected to God works like a three-pin plug: repentance, baptism and receiving the Holy Spirit are all needed for the power to flow.</li>
<li>Real change is possible for anyone, no matter how tough their life or reputation, as shown through stories of well-known rugby league players whose lives were turned around.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>John 3</li>
<li>2 Timothy 3:5-7</li>
<li>John 1:6-13</li>
<li>Luke 24:45-49</li>
<li>Acts 2</li>
<li>Ephesians 2:1-6</li>
<li>Titus 3:3-7</li>
<li>2 Corinthians 6:14-18</li>
<li>Acts 2:37-38</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival

Talks straight from the Word of God.

Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

"When the power of God comes into someone's life, it starts to blow things up." This episode compares losing electricity in a storm to losing spiritual power in the church today, and asks what it really means to be "plugged in" to God. Through John 1, Luke 24 and Acts 2, we look at how Jesus offers not just the power to choose him, but the power of the Holy Spirit to completely transform a life. Real stories, including well known rugby league players whose lives changed dramatically, show what this looks like in practice. A challenging and encouraging look at what it means to run on real power rather than tradition or habit.