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HOW TO START THE OVERFLOW (2 OF 4)

by Kerry Shook

Scripture: Mark 6:37-44
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How to Start the Overflow (2 of 4)
Series: Overflow
Kerry Shook
Mark 6:37-44


''(Jesus) answered, 'You give them something to eat.' They said to Him, 'That would take eight months of a man's wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?' 'How many loaves do you have?' He asked. 'Go and see.' When they found out, they said, 'Five--and two fish.' Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.'' Mark 6:37-44 (NIV)
DON'T OVERLOOK SMALL THINGS

''(Don't) despise the day of small things.'' Zechariah 4:10 (NIV)

'''Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.' But He answered, 'You give them something to eat.''' Mark 6:36-38 (NIV)

Start with what you have

Start with where you are

'''Well done, my good servant!' his master replied. 'Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities.''' Luke 19:17 (NIV)
DON'T OVERLOOK GOD'S PART
''Taking the five loaves and two fish and looking up to heaven, He gave thanks (blessed them) and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.'' Mark 6:41 (NIV)

Christ's purpose

Christ's power

''Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.'' Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)
DON'T OVERLOOK THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY
''Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those w ...

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