God is your ultimate source
So these are 15 lessons from these stories of abundance are:
· Abundance flows from covenant identity—know whoGod calls you (Gen 17:5; Heb 7:22) and live from it, not toward it.
· Speak the language of abundance: declare God’sword before you see results (Gen 22:5,8 → vv.13–19).
· Obedience positions you for provision—God’ssupply is often “there,” at the place He sends you (1 Kgs 17:3–4,9).
· God’s channels may be unexpected (ravens, a ram,a boy’s lunch, a coin in a fish)—don’t limit the how (Gen 22; 1 Kgs 17; Jn 6;Mt 17).
· Put God first with what you have; generosityunlocks flow (the widow gives first and lack is broken—1 Kgs 17:13–16).
· Follow specific instructions precisely; detailsmatter in miracles (sit the crowd, cast the hook, gather leftovers—Jn 6:10–13;Mt 17:27).
· Faith acts under pressure—move despite fear;trust turns tests into testimonies (Gen 22:1–12; 1 Kgs 17:13).
· Steward the surplus—God multiplies, and we mustnot waste the increase (Jn 6:12–13).
· Miraculous provision serves God’s purposes andwitness, not mere convenience (Jn 6:14; Mt 17:27).
· Create an atmosphere of abundance daily—alignyour words and worship with God’s promises and walk them out.
· There is no situation so hopeless for God tointervene
· God’s blessings do come from uncommon sources
· Changing perspective and blessing what we haveactivates abundance in a place of lack
· God often use our mouth as instruments to blessus
· Don’t carry a sense of a limited or known incomelevel. Don’t operate from a set limit
· Obedience is key to enjoy what God has preparedfor us.
The language of abundance transcends mere words; it encapsulates the beliefs and intentions that underlie those words. It’s about aligning your thoughts and expressions with the financial reality you aspire to manifest.
Unveiling the Subtle Forces of Language
Language is more than a mere tool for communication; it’s a powerful instrument for turning dreams into reality. The words you choose can either magnetize abundance toward you or repel it.
Your Miracle Is In Your Mouth - 12 Oct. 2025
When God’s blessings are evident in your life, they look like:
Like the psalmist prayed:
“Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish the work of our hands upon us.” (Ps. 90:17)
We pray:
The beauty and glory of the Lord is on me and in me. He has established the work of my hand.
When God’s blessing rests on your hands, ordinary work produces extraordinary results.
Conclusion
The Word of God sets a divine flow for life:
What you hear enters your heart.
What you see becomes your vision.
What your heart holds shapes your mouth.
What your mouth speaks directs your steps.
Where your feet walk leads to what your hands will prosper in.
Psalm 1 reminds us: the blessed man chooses his ears, eyes, heart, mouth, and steps carefully—and
the result is a life that flourishes like a well-watered tree.
This is the flow of a blessed life.
The question: How do I take advantage of what is mine?
First by recognising that the blessings of God is not something you inherit by virtue of any
meritorious act on your part. It is a gift from God the moment you become born again.
Second, know that though it is your inheritance, walking in it requires your co-operation. It is
not everything that God desires that He gets. For example: God’s desire is that all be saved (
1 Tim 2:4) but not all are saved. Why? Because of the response to the grace freely given by
God. God’s grace makes all things available but our response is crucial on how we enjoy
what God has freely given
Third, God functions by principles – and these principles, known, learnt and applied are what
makes one person enjoys God and the other may not. God is constant in both situations but
the response from each individual to his grace is crucial.
Take Heed How You Hear
Jesus warned: “Take heed how you hear” (Luke 8:18). The “how” speaks of the lens—the paradigm—through which a person hears. This paradigm determines what meaning you draw out of God’s Word and even life’s situations.
How Paradigms Are Formed
No one is born with a fully developed belief system. Our paradigms are shaped over time by:
• Life experiences (pleasant or painful),
• The words and actions of authority figures (parents, teachers, pastors),
• Our interpretation of lived events (what we think those events “mean”),
• Personal choices and the need to protect ourselves from harm.
The mind, seeking safety, often chooses the path of least resistance. When repeated, that choice forms a belief. Over time, every decision made in line with that belief strengthens it—until the belief itself becomes a prison.
Now notice verse 25 of Mark 4 and verse 18 of Luke 8 aresaying exactly the same thing which is: the inclination of your heart is whatdetermines the extent to which the word of God is revealed to you.
This means there is a responsibility on my part to inclinemy heart to what the word of God says. This means the attitude I have towardsthe word of God makes it reveal itself more to me.
If I approach the word of God like we approach the word of adoctor when we are sick or that of a lawyer when we have an impending case incourt, the word of God will open up to us.
What attitude should that be? The attitude that says theWord of God is the final authority or north star in my life.
A rebellious attitude to life never produces a winningoutcome in life.
Introduction
Maxim to remember: Authority not enforced, is authority wasted.”
Opening thought:
“We are of God.” A simple phrase. But it carries the weight of heaven.
What does it mean to belong to God—not just as an idea, but as an identity?
Purpose of message:
To remind believers of their true identity in Christ and the transformational power of living from that truth.
Christ will rescue believers from the wrath to come. This is important
because later Paul talks about the destruction that will occur in the fifth
chapter, when he wrote,
While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon
them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not
escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 (NASB)
The Verily, Verilies of Everlasting Life
Your heart is the most important part of your being. It is the source of your life and it determines your life experiences. It is your duty to guard, protect or watch over your own heart - no one will do it for you.
Eternal security (Can I lose my Salvation)
The Trap of the Lie
When someone believes, “I am incapable,” even though it’s a lie, it becomes functionally true for them. Not because it's factually true, but because they’ve agreed with it.
A lie believed becomes a lived reality.
This is where John 8:32 comes in with laser precision:
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
"Religion will always keep you performing. Grace invites you to rest."
Lay down the scorecard, the guilt, the striving. Pick up your sonship.
1 Pet 2:10: Once you were not a people [at all], but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2 Cor 4:1: Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.
My declaration would be:
I am now God’s child and I have received mercy from the Lord. I walk with a conscious awareness of the mercy of God over my life.
1 Cor 6:11 AMP/AMPC:
And such were some of you [before you believed]. But you were washed [by the atoning sacrifice of Christ], you were sanctified [set apart for God, and made holy], you were justified [declared free of guilt] in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the [Holy] Spirit of our God [the source of the believer’s new life and changed behavior].
What is Religion?
Religion is man’s attempt to impress God. Jesus didn’t die to make you religious—He died to make you alive in Him.
Religion can be defined as man’s attempt to impress God. It is an attitude that says, “I can make something of myself, I can earn God’s favor.”
Although it may lead to good works, the religious mindset is fatally opposed to grace of God.
Religion is a form of bondage that causes a man to stand when he should bow and to strut when he should kneel. Worst of all, religious makes him see himself as a co-savior. A religious man may have sincere motives, but he is an idol-worshipper.
Jesus didn’t suffer and die to make you religious. He died to give you a new life – his life. Anything that pretends to be a substitute for the thrill of knowing him – of trusting him, being with him, and walking with him – should be rejected as inferior.
“Have you ever followed all the spiritual rules, done everything you thought you were supposed to do… and still felt far from God?
Today we’re asking one powerful question: Are you living by rules or by relationship?
Let’s look at 7 signs that you might be more religious than you realize—and how Jesus came to free us from that trap – this is likely going to be done over 2 Sundays because of the communion we have today.
Let’s start:
What is Religion?
Religion is man’s attempt to impress God. Jesus didn’t die to make you religious—He died to make you alive in Him.
Religion can be defined as man’s attempt to impress God. It is an attitude that says, “I can make something of myself, I can earn God’s favor.”
Although it may lead to good works, the religious mindset is fatally opposed to grace of God.
Religion is a form of bondage that causes a man to stand when he should bow and to strut when he should kneel. Worst of all, religious makes him see himself as a co-savior. A religious man may have sincere motives, but he is an idol-worshipper.
Jesus didn’t suffer and die to make you religious. He died to give you a new life – his life. Anything that pretends to be a substitute for the thrill of knowing him – of trusting him, being with him, and walking with him – should be rejected as inferior.
