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John is the under-shepherd of Agape International Church & Ministries Inc, Antioch, California and the President of Agape International Ministries Foundation, Inc (www.agapebfm.net) John has been a Preacher, Bible Teacher, Counselor and a mission-minded servant of God from 1984 till the present time. Married to Alice since 1987, he enjoys being a father to 2 sons and 1 daughter. He is available to preach, participate in evangelistic crusades and revivals, lead or participate in a Marriage Enrichment program internationally. John preaches on a weekly radio broadcast called "KNOW THE TRUTH" (Based on John 8:32)and the broadcast is aired every Sunday at Radio KDIA 1640AM. The broadcast is also accessible through the website of the radio station: www.kdia.com. You can follow him on twitter @agapebfm

Monday, June 3, 2013

When There is not Enough to go Around

THE GOD OF ABUNDANCE
When There is not Enough to go Around

Series Theme Verse: Ephesians 3:20–21 (NKJV) 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NKJV) 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.



TEXT: John 6:1–15 (ESV)



Introduction:
Philippians 4:12; 34:10; Matthew 14:12–13


“God Almighty—El Shaddai,.. proved sufficient for everything.”—Oswald Chambers


First, you can let go of the Problem.

Mark 6:35–36; Matthew 14:15; Matthew 15:23




Second, Pessimism—magnifying the impossible
John 6:5–7; 1:44; James 1:2;1:13–15;1 Peter 1:6–7; Matthew 14:21; Mark 6:7–13




Third, Optimism—Staying Positive while looking for resources
John 6:8–9; Mark 6:38;2 Kings 4:42–44



Fourth, Release the Little that you have to into the hands of Jesus
 John 6:10–14; Hebrews 11:6; 1 Kings 17:7–16; Matthew 14:21; Luke 1:37