God's Abundance
God's Abundance5
What Do We Ask?
By John Bunyan0MAT 7:7EPH 3:20PHP 4:19JAS 1:5John Bunyan emphasizes the boundless ability of God to provide for our needs, as expressed in Ephesians 3:20. He encourages believers to cast their burdens upon the Lord, especially in times of distress, reminding them that God can do far more than we can ask or even think. Bunyan highlights the importance of asking for salvation, faith, and preservation in a troubled world, assuring that God's love and grace exceed our expectations. He urges the faithful to trust in God's promises and to rely on His abundant power during temptations and trials. Ultimately, the sermon reassures believers of God's willingness to bestow blessings beyond their comprehension.
The Cause of This Discrepancy Between God's Gifts
By Andrew Murray0LUK 15:29JHN 7:38Andrew Murray addresses the believer's complaint about not receiving the fullness of God's blessings, emphasizing that the root cause lies in unbelief and a misunderstanding of God's love. He illustrates this through the elder son in the parable, who, despite being in his father's house, failed to grasp the abundance of blessings available to him due to his spirit of bondage. Murray asserts that many believers live in ignorance and blindness, missing out on the privileges God has for them because they do not fully trust in His promises. The sermon encourages believers to recognize that any discrepancy in their spiritual experience is a result of their own lack of faith in God's love and power.
How to Get What You Want
By Gary Wilkerson9350:03PSA 37:4EPH 3:20PHP 4:19JAS 4:2Gary Wilkerson emphasizes that God not only meets our needs but also delights in fulfilling our wants, encouraging believers to embrace their desires without guilt. He shares personal anecdotes to illustrate how God can exceed our expectations, as seen in the story of a woman who found a better apartment than she imagined. Wilkerson challenges the notion that wanting is inherently selfish, asserting that God desires to bless us abundantly. He encourages the congregation to eliminate evil desires, illuminate good ones, and take action towards their aspirations, reminding them of the goodness of God as a loving Father who wants to give good gifts to His children.
God Sets No Limit
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 37:4JHN 10:102CO 9:8EPH 3:20JAS 1:5A.W. Tozer emphasizes that there are modern interpreters who attempt to limit the extent of God's blessings and presence in our lives, but he asserts that God desires to keep the flames of our souls burning brightly. He encourages believers to disregard these limiting interpretations and instead embrace the fullness of God's promises. Tozer reflects on a hymn by Dr. A.B. Simpson, which speaks to the deep commitment of giving oneself to God and trusting in His faithfulness to undertake for us. The message is a call to experience the limitless nature of God's love and grace.
Rover
By D.L. Moody0PSA 34:8MAT 7:7EPH 3:20HEB 4:16JAS 1:5D.L. Moody illustrates the reluctance of many Christians to fully embrace God's blessings, comparing them to a dog named Rover who is content with crumbs but hesitant to accept a generous offering of roast beef from his master. He emphasizes that just as Rover should not shy away from the feast prepared for him, believers should boldly approach God's throne of grace to receive the abundant help and blessings available to them. Moody's message encourages Christians to recognize their worthiness to receive God's gifts and to not settle for less than what He offers.