Sermon preached on 2019-10-06 by Rev. Sarah Harrison-McQueen. Worship series, "Imagine." Sermon, "Feeding the Multitudes." Matthew 14:13-21.
Like loaves and fish, unlimited abundance is possible when we connect with others and areempowered by our faith. As United Methodists, through our connectional giving, a portion ofour gifts joins with more than 12 million United Methodists investing in strong leadership,quality education, and building new United Methodist communities around the world. Likemultiplying loaves and fishes, together we do more to fill communities with overflowing signs ofGod’s love for us through Jesus.
In this account, Jesus doesn’t feed the people. He trusts the disciples to find a way.What does that look like today through our own discipleship?
We can pursue the God sizedvision for this church, confident that we have the resources we need. And when each of ourgifts joins with others, we experience unlimited possibility.
Jesus trusts and empowers his disciples to feed the people. There is a mission field beyondthese walls and through our gifts we can offer them Christ. As you consider and give thanks forwhat God has blessed you with, imagine the possibilities for how your gifts can impact thischurch, the community, and God’s world.