Sermon Recap:

If we want to experience God’s fullness we have to know that 5 loaves of bread and two fish can feed thousands. We have to realize that after fishing all night and catching nothing that when asked by God to do it again that we will catch so many fish that they won't all fit in the boat. We have to acknowledge that when the world around us says, “all hope is lost” we are confident that we serve a God who still has the upper hand. If we want to experience God’s fullness then we can’t limit God by our own capabilities. We must leave the mindset that things have to be done a certain way, because let’s face it, His ways are higher than our ways. It’s time to repent of our small thinking and start trusting God for who He says He is.

The Lord is ready to bless us, pour out His favor on us, extend His grace to us, overflow in us, direct us, lead us, guide us, perform miracles through us and empower us to move His kingdom supernaturally. But we must realize that we are seated with Christ in the heavenlies! When we realize our position we then will have the confidence to know, be filled with and carry God’s fullness. When my way is lined up with His ways, that is when I will experience the fullness of God.

Key Scripture

Read through these passages together:

Ephesians 3:16-21

Colossians 2:8-10

Ephesians 1:22-23

Ephesians 2:6

Discussion Questions

Discuss together, pushing yourself toward transparency. The more we are authentic and humble with one another, the more we can grow in Christ.

What are some ways I can allow God to expand my small thinking?
What areas of my life are causing frustration?
Am I frustrated because my ways are not lining up with God’s Word?
How can I continue to embrace death, so that I may embrace the fullness of Christ in me?

Prayer

Father, I thank you for your continuous faithfulness through every trial that I face. I pray for the reminder that your ways are higher than my ways. Nothing I can do in my own capabilities will ever measure up to what you can do. God, I want to live in your fullness, and I trust that you will use me and guide me in ways that I could never imagine on my own.

Life Application

This week do some studying on your position and identity in Christ.
Evaluate your life and what it means to walk in His ways.
Ask yourself, am I experiencing God’s fullness in my life? Then ask God what you need to do to experience His fullness.

Don’t Forget

Share your testimony with someone this week!

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Week 7: God’s Fullness