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Ephesians 3:20 says, God is able to do far more exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what we could ever ask, think, or imagine.

1. You have to have a need

Mark 6:35–36 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they said, “and it’s already very late. 36 Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” (NIV)

2. You have to put what you have in Jesus’ hand

Mark 6:37 But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?” (NIV)

4 Reasons People Don’t Put What They Have in Jesus’ Hands

2A. People don’t understand that God wants them to participate in the miracle

2B. People have more logic than faith

Mark 6:37 But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?” (NIV)

Three Levels of Giving:

1. What can I afford?

2. What can I sacrifice?

3. What can I trust God to do through me?

2C. They overlook the God factor

2D. It’s hard to care for others when we are comfortable ourselves

3. God does miracles when we partner with him

Mark 6:41-42 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied, (NIV)

3 Principles on Partnering with God So You Can Experience Miracles

1. Partnering with God begins by giving God what you have

2. Partnering with God requires steps of faith and obedience

3. Partnering with Jesus produces more changed lives

John 6:14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” (NIV)

When we partner with Jesus it changes lives. We see it every week at People’s Church!

Ephesians 3:20 says, God is able to do far more exceedingly, abundantly, above and beyond what we could ever ask, think, or imagine.

1. You have to have a need

Mark 6:35–36 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. “This is a remote place,” they said, “and it’s already very late. 36 Send the people away so that they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” (NIV)

2. You have to put what you have in Jesus’ hand

Mark 6:37 But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?” (NIV)

4 Reasons People Don’t Put What They Have in Jesus’ Hands

2A. People don’t understand that God wants them to participate in the miracle

2B. People have more logic than faith

Mark 6:37 But he answered, “You give them something to eat.” They said to him, “That would take more than half a year’s wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?” (NIV)

Three Levels of Giving:

1. What can I afford?

2. What can I sacrifice?

3. What can I trust God to do through me?

2C. They overlook the God factor

2D. It’s hard to care for others when we are comfortable ourselves

3. God does miracles when we partner with him

Mark 6:41-42 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to distribute to the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied, (NIV)

3 Principles on Partnering with God So You Can Experience Miracles

1. Partnering with God begins by giving God what you have

2. Partnering with God requires steps of faith and obedience

3. Partnering with Jesus produces more changed lives

John 6:14 After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, they began to say, “Surely this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” (NIV)

When we partner with Jesus it changes lives. We see it every week at People’s Church!

How Do I Hear The Voice of God?

6 Lessons on Hearing The Voice Of God

1. Realize God wants to speak to you

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

1A. Every follower of Jesus can hear God’s voice

2. Eliminate the wrong voices

John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me (NIV)

3. God speaks through Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

4. God speaks through trusted voices who know the Bible

5. God speaks through peace

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (NIV)

5A. God speaks by leading us not driving us

Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. (NIV)

1. What can I afford?

2. What can I sacrifice?

3. What can I trust God to do through me?

6. Set time aside to hear the voice of God

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

How Do I Hear The Voice of God?

6 Lessons on Hearing The Voice Of God

1. Realize God wants to speak to you

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

1A. Every follower of Jesus can hear God’s voice

2. Eliminate the wrong voices

John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me (NIV)

3. God speaks through Scripture

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 So that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

4. God speaks through trusted voices who know the Bible

5. God speaks through peace

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (NIV)

5A. God speaks by leading us not driving us

Romans 8:14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. (NIV)

1. What can I afford?

2. What can I sacrifice?

3. What can I trust God to do through me?

6. Set time aside to hear the voice of God

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

Romans 12:1–2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV)

Luke 9:23–24 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. (NIV)

Luke 14:27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (NIV)

2 Components of a Living Sacrifice

1. You must leave where you are

Genesis 12:1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. (NLT)

Genesis 12:4 4 So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. 5 He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all his wealth—his livestock and all the people he had taken into his household at Haran—and headed for the land of Canaan. When they arrived in Canaan, (NLT)

Genesis 11:31–32 One day Terah took his son Abram, his daughter-in-law Sarai (his son

Abram’s wife), and his grandson Lot (his son Haran’s child) and moved away from Ur of the Chaldeans. He was headed for the land of Canaan, but they stopped at Haran and settled there. 32 Terah lived for 205 years and died while still in Haran. (NLT)

2. You will leave when you remember the promises of God

Genesis 12:2-3 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” (NLT)

Everyone Committed

1. Everyone committed to attending 5 Sundays in a row: September 15 – October 13

2. Everyone committed to attending a small group for 8 weeks: September 8 – October 31

3. Everyone committed to making a 3 year commitment on October 6

4. Everyone committed to giving in the miracle offering October 13 – December 31

Romans 12:1–2 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV)

Luke 9:23–24 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it. (NIV)

Luke 14:27 And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (NIV)

2 Components of a Living Sacrifice

1. You must leave where you are

Genesis 12:1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. (NLT)

Genesis 12:4 4 So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. 5 He took his wife, Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all his wealth—his livestock and all the people he had taken into his household at Haran—and headed for the land of Canaan. When they arrived in Canaan, (NLT)

Genesis 11:31–32 One day Terah took his son Abram, his daughter-in-law Sarai (his son

Abram’s wife), and his grandson Lot (his son Haran’s child) and moved away from Ur of the Chaldeans. He was headed for the land of Canaan, but they stopped at Haran and settled there. 32 Terah lived for 205 years and died while still in Haran. (NLT)

2. You will leave when you remember the promises of God

Genesis 12:2-3 2 I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. 3 I will bless those who bless you and curse those who treat you with contempt. All the families on earth will be blessed through you.” (NLT)

Everyone Committed

1. Everyone committed to attending 5 Sundays in a row: September 15 – October 13

2. Everyone committed to attending a small group for 8 weeks: September 8 – October 31

3. Everyone committed to making a 3 year commitment on October 6

4. Everyone committed to giving in the miracle offering October 13 – December 31

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. (NASB)

1. God first does more in you so that he can do more through you

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, (NASB)

2. We are an everyone church

1. Everyone committed to attending 5 Sundays in a row: September 15 – October 13

2. Everyone committed to attending a small group for 8 weeks: September 8 – October 31

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3. Everyone committed to making a 3 year commitment on October 6

4. Everyone committed to giving in the miracle offering October 13 – December 31

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far MORE abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us. (NASB)

1. God first does more in you so that he can do more through you

Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, (NASB)

2. We are an everyone church

1. Everyone committed to attending 5 Sundays in a row: September 15 – October 13

2. Everyone committed to attending a small group for 8 weeks: September 8 – October 31

MORE Website: Peoples.Church/More

3. Everyone committed to making a 3 year commitment on October 6

4. Everyone committed to giving in the miracle offering October 13 – December 31

Ephesians 6:10-11 - A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  11Put on all

of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (NIV)

1. Recognize the real fight.

Ephesians 6:12 For we [d]  are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers

and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil

spirits in the heavenly places. (NLT)

2. Get dressed for battle.

Ephesians 6:13 - Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the

enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. (NLT)

A. Belt of Truth

Ephesians 6: 14a - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth… (NLT)

John 8:44 - He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there

is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father

of lies.  (NLT)

B. Breastplate of Righteousness

Ephesians. 6:14b - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s

righteousness. (NLT)

Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart. (NIV)

Romans 12:9 - Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  (NIV)

C. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

Ephesians 6:14 - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s

righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be

fully prepared. (NLT)

D. Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of

the devil. (NLT)

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not

see. (NIV)

E. Helmet of Salvation

Ephesians 6:17 - Put on salvation as your helmet. (NLT)

3. Learn to use your sword.

Ephesians 6:17 - Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the

word of God. (NLT)

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.

(NIV)

4. Master the weapon of prayer.

Ephesians 6:18 - And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and

requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.  (NIV)

Ephesians 6:10-11 - A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  11Put on all

of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. (NIV)

1. Recognize the real fight.

Ephesians 6:12 For we [d]  are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers

and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil

spirits in the heavenly places. (NLT)

2. Get dressed for battle.

Ephesians 6:13 - Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the

enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. (NLT)

A. Belt of Truth

Ephesians 6: 14a - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth… (NLT)

John 8:44 - He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there

is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father

of lies.  (NLT)

B. Breastplate of Righteousness

Ephesians. 6:14b - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s

righteousness. (NLT)

Proverbs 4:23 – Above all else, guard your heart. (NIV)

Romans 12:9 - Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.  (NIV)

C. Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

Ephesians 6:14 - Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s

righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be

fully prepared. (NLT)

D. Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:16 - In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of

the devil. (NLT)

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not

see. (NIV)

E. Helmet of Salvation

Ephesians 6:17 - Put on salvation as your helmet. (NLT)

3. Learn to use your sword.

Ephesians 6:17 - Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the

word of God. (NLT)

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword.

(NIV)

4. Master the weapon of prayer.

Ephesians 6:18 - And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and

requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.  (NIV)