We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:49-54.

What if your life was meant for more than just getting by? What if you were created for something far greater — a life of impact, growth, and multiplication? In this message from our series The River, we explore God’s vision for His people and discover how the mission of Jesus is never about maintenance, but always about multiplication.

Our anchor passage is Ezekiel 47:1–12, where the prophet sees a river that begins as a trickle and grows into a rushing stream that brings life wherever it flows. This powerful vision sets the stage for us to see how God works through ordinary people to create extraordinary impact.

We also look at several teachings and moments from the life of Jesus that reveal His heart for multiplication:

The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of the Leaven remind us that multiplication starts small, right where we are.

The Parable of the Talents shows us that multiplication requires risk, stewardship, and intentionality.

The Feeding of the 5,000 reveals that multiplication ultimately points to Jesus, because it always goes beyond what we can accomplish in our own strength.

This message is for anyone searching for hope, direction, or a deeper sense of purpose. Whether you’re a long-time follower of Jesus or just curious about faith, you’ll be encouraged to see how God can take what you have — no matter how small — and use it to bring life to others.

If you’re looking for inspiration, teaching from the Bible, and a vision for living beyond maintenance, this sermon will help you step into the multiplying life God designed you for.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:45-48.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:38-44.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:28-37.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:17-26.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:11-16.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 11:1-10.

We continue into the book of John - reading through John 10:34-42.

We are stepping into a new season at Bethany, and it begins with God’s invitation for each of us to be a river flowing with life. In Ezekiel 47:1–12, we see a vision of God’s river bringing healing, fruitfulness, and life wherever it flows. That vision isn’t just about a place in the future—it’s about what God wants to do through His people today.

Jesus makes this vision personal in John 4 with the woman at the well and in John 7:37–38 when He declares, “Whoever believes in me… rivers of living water will flow from within them.” Through Him, we don’t just receive living water—we become carriers of it. We are called to flow into our families, our neighborhoods, our city, and the world with the eternal life only Jesus can bring.

But here’s the challenge: we can’t step fully into this calling if we’re still holding on to things that weigh us down. Just like the woman at the well left her water jar behind when she encountered Jesus, we are invited to let go of whatever is keeping us from being the river God has created us to be.This is bigger than one person or one message—this is the vision for our church. God is calling Bethany to multiply life, hope, and the good news of Jesus. And it starts with each of us saying “yes” to His invitation.

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