11-24-2019 - From Absence to Abundance

We are Recipients of Abundant GRACE

Romans 5:20 NLT

20 God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.

We are Born Again by Abundant MERCY

1 Peter 1:3 NKJV

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

We are Jump-Started with Abundant LIFE

John 10:10 ESV

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.

We are Consoled with Abundant PEACE

Psalm 72:7 ESV

7 In his days may the righteous flourish, and peace abound, till the moon be no more!

We Rejoice with Abundant JOY

Philippians 1:26 NKJV

26 that your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.

We are Satisfied with Abundant GOODNESS

Psalm 34:7–10 NLT

7 For the angel of the Lord is a guard; he surrounds and defends all who fear him. 8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! 9 Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need. 10 Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry, but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.

We Praise the One Who Abundantly ANSWERS PRAYER

Ephesians 3:20–21 ESV

20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.