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Join Jonathan Fletcher for his message entitled “5 Loaves and 2 Fish for 5K+”

WEBSITE LINK: https://fayftliberty.manna.church/sermons/5-loaves-and-2-fish-for-5k/

WATCH SERVICE: https://youtu.be/vxKIcjtIJ_0

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Jonathan Fletcher
December 12 and December 12, 2024

John 6:1-9 (NKJV)
John 1:40-42a (NKJV)

Then Jesus said, “Make the people sit down.”
Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down,
in number about five thousand.

John 6:10 (NKJV)

Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men,
besides women and children.

Matthew 14:21 (NKJV)

And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, “Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.”

John 6:11-12 (NKJV)

Exodus 16:16-20 (NKJV)

Therefore they gathered them up, and
filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five
barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten.
Then those men, when they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said,
“This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.”

John 6:13-14 (NKJV)

Church Service Breakdown and Devotional

Date: December 12, 2024

Message Title: 5 Loaves and 2 Fish for 5K+

Speaker: Jonathan Fletcher

Scripture 1: John 6:1-9 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

1. "After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias."

2. "Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased."

3. "And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples."

4. "Now the Passover, a feast of the Jews, was near."

5. "Then Jesus lifted up His eyes, and seeing a great multitude coming toward Him, He said to Philip, 'Where shall we buy bread, that these may eat?'"

6. "But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do."

7. "Philip answered Him, 'Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.'"

8. "One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,"

9. "'There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?'"

Meaning:

This passage highlights the miraculous provision by Jesus in a seemingly impossible situation, showcasing His divine power and compassion. Jesus knew the need and already had a plan to meet it, using even the smallest of offerings to accomplish His purposes.

Scripture 2: John 1:40-42a (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

40. "One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother."

41. "He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, 'We have found the Messiah' (which is translated, the Christ)."

42. "And he brought him to Jesus."

Meaning:

This segment emphasizes the importance of personal testimony and evangelism. Andrew encountered Jesus and immediately shared the good news with his brother, demonstrating how individual witness can lead others to Christ.

Scripture 3: John 6:10 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

10. "Then Jesus said, 'Make the people sit down.' Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand."

Meaning:

This verse sets the scene for the miracle, showing Jesus' organization and recognition of the needs of the crowd. It emphasizes His orderly approach to meeting the needs of a large group.

Scripture 4: Matthew 14:21 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

21. "Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children."

Meaning:

Matthew’s account quantifies the miracle, illustrating the vast number of people fed by Jesus. This underscores the magnitude of the miracle and Jesus' capability to provide abundantly.

Scripture 5: John 6:11-12 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

11. "And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted."

12. "So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, 'Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.'"

Meaning:

These verses demonstrate Jesus’ blessings and the importance of gratitude before receiving. It also shows His care for stewardship, ensuring that nothing is wasted.

Scripture 6: Exodus 16:16-20 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

This passage recounts the gathering of manna by the Israelites in the wilderness as instructed by the Lord.

Meaning:

The reference to manna parallels Jesus' provision of bread, emphasizing God's continuous provision and care for His people throughout history.

Scripture 7: John 6:13-14 (NKJV)

Scripture Text:

13. "Therefore they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves which were left over by those who had eaten."

14. "Then those men, when they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said, 'This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.'"

Meaning:

This passage illustrates the abundance of Jesus' provision and leads to the recognition of His divine nature. The collection of leftovers symbolizes the overflowing blessings of God and the confirmation of Jesus as the promised Prophet.

Overall Interpretation and Application:

The message reminds believers of Jesus' miraculous ability to provide in abundance from limited resources. It highlights faith, gratitude, and the importance of recognizing and sharing God's blessings with others.

Practical Steps for Believers:

1. Have Faith in Small Beginnings: Trust that God can multiply even the smallest offerings for greater purposes.

2. Gratitude First: Always give thanks before expecting God's provision.

3. Organize and Prepare: Follow Jesus’ example in preparing and organizing when serving others.

4. Stewardship: Be mindful of resources and ensure nothing is wasted.

5. Share Your Testimony: Like Andrew, share the experiences and blessings you receive from God with others to draw them closer to Him.

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Join Anna Wiggins for this special message entitled “The Greatest Gift I Never Wanted.”

WEBSITE LINK: https://fayftliberty.manna.church/sermons/the-greatest-gift-i-never-wanted/  

WATCH SERVICE: https://youtu.be/cHu1DUGn3_c

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“The Greatest Gift I Never Wanted

Anna Wiggins
December 5 and December 8, 2024

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (ESV)

 

It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting,
for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:2 (NIV)

 

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief;
my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing;
my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away.

Psalm 31:9-10 (ESV)

 

Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV)

 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV)

So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up.
And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied.

Acts 9:31 (ESV)

 

 

Church Service Breakdown and Devotional

 

Date:

December 5 and December 8, 2024

Message Title:

"The Greatest Gift I Never Wanted"

 

Scripture 1: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:

2. a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

3. a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4. a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance."

Meaning: These verses remind us that life works within God's ordained rhythms and seasons. Pain and joy, loss and growth, are all part of God’s divine plan. This passage helps us accept life’s changes and challenges as purposeful transitions ordained by God.

 

Scripture 2: Ecclesiastes 7:2 (NIV)

Scripture Text:
2. "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart."

Meaning: This scripture highlights the reality and inevitability of human mortality. Reflecting on death can inspire us to value life with greater depth and urgency, drawing us closer to God for comfort and wisdom. It emphasizes how even grief serves to guide us to life's purpose in God.

 

Scripture 3: Psalm 31:9-10 (ESV)

Scripture Text:
9. "Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also.
10. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away."

Meaning: This psalm expresses a deep and personal cry for God’s mercy in the midst of profound distress. It reminds us that God is attentive to our emotional and physical struggles, offering grace to strengthen us when we are broken and crushed by grief or sin.

 

Scripture 4: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV)

Scripture Text:
13. "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.
14. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."

Meaning: Paul reminds believers of the hope we have in Christ even in the face of death. Because of Jesus' resurrection, those who have died in Him are not lost—we will be united with them again. This hope transforms grieving into a journey of faith and trust in God’s eternal promises.

 

Scripture 5: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (ESV)

Scripture Text:
3. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
4. who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Meaning: God is presented as the ultimate source of comfort in affliction. This passage encourages believers to extend that same comfort to others. Our own experiences of God’s comfort equip us to empathize with and minister to others in their times of need.

 

Scripture 6: Acts 9:31 (ESV)

Scripture Text:
31. "So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied."

Meaning: The early church experienced growth and peace through reliance on the Holy Spirit for comfort and guidance. Living in reverence for God and receiving the Spirit’s comfort led to spiritual health, unity, and multiplication in the church—a testimony to God's faithfulness.

 

Overall Interpretation and Application:

This message focuses on how grief and discomfort, while not desirable in the moment, can lead to the greatest gifts of spiritual growth, comfort in Jesus, and closeness to God. By reflecting on life’s hardships, we are reminded of God’s eternal plan, the hope of resurrection, and an invitation to share comfort with others. Sorrow ultimately produces lasting spiritual fruit when viewed through the lens of God’s promises.

 

Practical Steps for Believers:

1. Acknowledge Grief: Embrace and bring your sorrows openly before God, trusting Him to sustain and comfort you.

2. Lean on Scripture: Find solace in God’s Word to remind yourself of His promises, even in seasons of mourning and hardship.

3. Encourage Others: Use your own experiences with grief or comfort to support and uplift others in their struggles.

4. Trust in Eternal Life: Anchor your hope in Christ’s resurrection and God’s promise to unite us with Him and other believers for eternity.

5. Walk in the Spirit: Allow the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and strengthen you daily, especially during difficult seasons.

 

Through God’s grace, our greatest challenges can become His greatest gifts, shaping us into His image and equipping us for His purposes.

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It’s impossible. Let’s do it.

WEBSITE LINK: https://fayftliberty.manna.church/series/multiply-2024/

WATCH SERVICE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCi2gfAdL98

NOTES:

Acts 1:8 (ESV) Isaiah 43:12 (ESV) Acts 2:42-47 (ESV) Acts 3:6-10 (ESV) Acts 4:32-35 (ESV) ➔ #ofOutreaches: 1,116 ➔ GospelTouches: 125,398 ➔ SERVETeam:5,348 ➔ Salvations: 57 ➔ JULYSERVEMONTH:168 Outreaches, 66,754 Gospel Touches, 2,035 SERVE Team and 20 Salvations! ➔ Salvations in Manna Church services: 1,230 ➔ $669,600 Acts 20:32-35 (ESV)

 

Church Service Breakdown and Devotional

Date: 5/19/2024

Message Title: Empowered for Mission

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Scripture 1: Acts 1:8 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Acts 1:8: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."

Meaning:

This verse promises the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to believers, equipping them to be witnesses of Jesus globally. It signifies the beginning of the church’s missionary work and the spread of the Gospel.

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Scripture 2: Isaiah 43:12 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Isaiah 43:12: "I declared and saved and proclaimed, when there was no strange god among you; and you are my witnesses, declares the Lord, and I am God."

Meaning:

God declares that His people are His witnesses. It reinforces the call for believers to testify about God's salvation and His unique divinity, affirming their role as messengers of His truth.

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Scripture 3: Acts 2:42-47 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Acts 2:42: "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers."

2. Acts 2:43: "And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles."

3. Acts 2:44: "And all who believed were together and had all things in common."

4. Acts 2:45: "And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need."

5. Acts 2:46: "And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts,"

6. Acts 2:47: "praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."

Meaning:

This passage describes the early church's devotion to teaching, fellowship, communion, and prayer. Their communal living and selfless generosity resulted in a flourishing community and daily growth in believer numbers, demonstrating the impact of living out the Gospel.

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Scripture 4: Acts 3:6-10 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Acts 3:6: "But Peter said, 'I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!'”

2. Acts 3:7: "And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong."

3. Acts 3:8: "And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God."

4. Acts 3:9: "And all the people saw him walking and praising God,"

5. Acts 3:10: "and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him."

Meaning:

Peter’s healing of the lame man in the name of Jesus illustrates the apostolic power granted by the Holy Spirit. It emphasizes that the miracles performed were to glorify God and draw people to Him, showcasing the transformative power of faith.

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Scripture 5: Acts 4:32-35 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Acts 4:32: "Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common."

2. Acts 4:33: "And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all."

3. Acts 4:34: "There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold"

4. Acts 4:35: "and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need."

Meaning:

This passage highlights the unity and generosity of the early church. The believers’ communal lifestyle and willingness to share resources ensured that no one was in need, showcasing the practical outworking of their faith and solidarity.

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Scripture 6: Acts 20:32-35 (ESV)

Scripture Text:

1. Acts 20:32: "And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified."

2. Acts 20:33: "I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel."

3. Acts 20:34: "You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me."

4. Acts 20:35: "In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

Meaning:

Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders reflects on his ministry of self-sufficiency and generosity. He emphasizes the need to support the weak and underscores the blessedness of giving, as taught by Jesus.

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Outreach and Ministry Impact (Data Summary)

• Number of Outreaches: 1,116

• Gospel Touches: 125,398

• SERVE Team Members: 5,348

• Salvations: 57

• July SERVE Month:

  • 168 Outreaches

  • 66,754 Gospel Touches

  • 2,035 SERVE Team members

  • 20 Salvations

• Salvations in Church Services: 1,230

• Total Giving: $669,600

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Overall Interpretation and Application:

The scriptures and ministry data highlight the transformative and unifying power of the Holy Spirit within the early church, as well as contemporary outreach efforts. The themes of being empowered for witness, communal living, selfless giving, and faith in action resonant throughout. The data provides a tangible reflection of the church’s ongoing mission to spread the Gospel and serve the community.

Practical Steps for Believers:

1. Embrace Empowerment: Seek the Holy Spirit’s empowerment to be effective witnesses for Christ in daily life.

2. Live Generously: Cultivate a lifestyle of generosity, sharing your resources and time to support those in need.

3. Participate Actively: Get involved in outreach and ministry activities to experience firsthand the joy of serving and witnessing the impact on others.

4. Encourage Unity: Strive for unity and common purpose within the church community, fostering an atmosphere of mutual support.

5. Remember Jesus' Teachings: Uphold the principle that "it is more blessed to give than to receive," finding ways to help and encourage those around you.

By following these steps, believers can continue to build a strong, vibrant community that reflects the love of Christ and commits to His Great Commission.