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