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071209AM Jesus The Bread of Heaven
JESUS THE BREAD OF HEAVEN
JOHN 6:22-40
INTRODUCTION: LOAVES AND FISHES AND ILLUSTRATION
A. Jesus is aware of our needs
B. Introducing the Bread of Heaven
I. THE PERSONALITY OF HEAVEN’S BREAD
A. A person – not a system
B. Has power
C. Has promise
D. Has a price
II. THE PRESENTATION OF HEAVEN’S BREAD
A. Illustration by a Miracle
B. Illustration by Manna
Note: The Gospel is only one generation from extinction
III. THE PERFORMANCE OF HEAVEN’S BREAD
A. Grants Salvation
B. Gives Satisfaction
C. Guarantees Security
IV. THE FATHER’S GIFT TO HIS SON
A. Jesus’ Ministry Was Not a Failure
B. “ALL” Compasses Every Sinner
C. We Did Not Choose Our Salvation
D. Consequence of the Father’s Gift
V. THE SAVING GRACE
A. The Extent of His Grace
B. The Energy of His Grace
VI. JESUS IS THE WORLD’S ONLY HOPE
070509AM Put Your bread and Fishes In His Hands
PUT YOUR BREAD & FISH IN HIS HANDS!
JOHN 6: 1-13
(5 STALE SERMONS AND 2 PICKLED FISH )
INTRODUCTION: TIME FOR INTENDED MINISTRY
A, Life is a series of highs and lows
B. In the right hands… amazing results
I. THE LORD WANTS TIME ALONE WITH HIS DISCIPLES
REST – PERSONAL TIME – CONSIDER OTHERS
II. FOLLOWING JESUS – THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY
A. Hurting People
B. Recognized Situation
C. Request Faith
D. Responsive Flesh
III. THE LORD’S RESPONSE – A TEST OF FAITH
A. Always Teaching
B. Commanded the disciples to meet the need
IV. PUT YOUR BREAD & FISH IN THE LORD’S HANDS
A. Logic –vs- excitement of faith
B. The Boy with his lunch – catalyst
C. Miracle impact at 3 levels
V. THE POWER OF ABUNDANT SURPLUS
A. Faltering – Sanctified
B. Famished – Satisfied
C. Faithless – Stupefied
D. For the boy – Blessings not poverty
E. Power of eyewitnesses
CONCLUSION: My insufficiency plus faith and obedience equals God’s abundance!
