HOW MUCH MORE

MORE + MORE + MORE + MORE

SCRIPTURES

Matthew 6:16–24 (ESV)

16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

Philippians 4:4–7 (ESV)

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 103:1–5 (ESV)

1 Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and all that is within me,

bless his holy name!

2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits,

3 who forgives all your iniquity,

who heals all your diseases,

4 who redeems your life from the pit,

who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy,

5 who satisfies you with good

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Matthew 6:30–34 (ESV)

30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Psalm 103:1 (AMPC)

1BLESS (AFFECTIONATELY, gratefully praise) the Lord, O my soul; and all that is [deepest] within me, bless His holy name!

I. INTRODUCTION

A. The year of more and more and more and more

B. The foundation for success - more of Him and less of you (John 3:30)

C. God is able to do more than you can even fathom (Ephesians 3:20)

D. He doesn’t just provide the bare minimum; He does more (Matthew 6:16-24)

II. BEFORE THE MORE

A. Jesus addresses fasting before He addresses increase

B. More comes as a result of consecration

C. More arrives when room is made for it; fasting is a dedicated decision to allow the Holy Spirit into parts of our lives that we’ve not yet relinquished to Him

III. GOD’S MOTIVATION FOR MORE

A. He created you to know Him and know MORE of Him

B. He gives because He loves; more than birds and flowers, He loves you. Because of His love, He provides!

C. His provision FOR you can be His provision THROUGH you

As long as you recognize your source and your purpose

Your motivation for accumulation becomes distribution

IV. PROVISION PRODUCES PEACE

A. Fear and anxiety often come from a lack of faith and confidence in God’s ability to provide (Matthew 6:30-33)

B. When you believe He is a provider of MORE, you can start with gratitude (Philippians 4:6)

C. Grateful prayer prayed in faith produces love, which casts out fear (1 John 4:18)

D. Thank God for what He’s done, is doing, and will do (Psalm 103:1-5)

V. CONCLUSION

A. Repent for lack of faith in God’s provision, which is a lack of faith in His Word

B. Repent for mishandling what He’s already provided

C. Receive the truth of what the Word says about you; you were not made to lack!

D. Receive the impartation for MORE at the altar tonight. He has provided for your every need, plus MORE. That includes the healing of your body, the deliverance of your soul, the breakthrough in your relationships, and the abundance for your finances!