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Plan for: Thanksgiving | Advent | Christmas
This sermon explores the power of prayer, trust in God's provision, and His mighty deliverance, as demonstrated in the feeding of the five thousand.
Welcome, dear friends, to this sanctuary of faith, hope, and love. This is a place where we gather to share, to learn, and to be inspired by the Word of God. It is a joy to see each one of you here today, eager to receive the divine wisdom that the Lord has for us.
Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Matthew, specifically chapter 14, verses 15-18. Let's read them together: "As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, 'This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.' Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.' 'We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,' they answered. 'Bring them here to me,' he said."
This passage from the Gospel of Matthew presents us with a scenario that is, at first glance, perplexing, challenging, and seemingly impossible. But as we will see, it is precisely in such situations that the power of prayer, the provision of trust, and the might of God's deliverance shine most brightly.
In the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon, "True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise nor a vocal performance. It is far deeper than that - it is spiritual transaction with the Creator of Heaven and Earth."
Isn't it comforting to know that our prayers are not just words tossed into the wind, but a spiritual transaction with the Almighty? Isn't it reassuring to understand that our trust is not in vain, but a provision in the face of scarcity? Isn't it empowering to realize that the power of God is not a distant concept, but a tangible force that delivers us in our time of need?
So, as we delve into this sermon, let us do so with open hearts and minds, ready to receive, ready to understand, and ready to be transformed.
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you for your Word, a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we examine this passage from Matthew, we ask for your guidance. Open our hearts and minds to the truths you wish to reveal to us. Help us to understand the power of prayer, the provision of trust, and your mighty power of deliverance. May this sermon not just be words to our ears, but a transformation of our hearts. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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