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MIRACLES THAT CHANGED LIVES

God has always worked through people, and He continues to work in Influence through people like you.

Our story and journey are unique. No one could have imagined that we would move into our own facility less than two years from our humble beginnings in a living room in Anaheim—no one but God.

During the month of March I will deliver a series of messages entitled: Miracles That Changed Lives. Each message will increase your faith in God. You will see how He has worked in unusual and difficult situations to meet the needs of His people, and I have no doubt that it will renew your faith in His ability to act in supernatural ways.

SERMON AND PRAYER GUIDE
It’s time to take the challenge and see what God can do. Offer Him what you have and expect, by faith, to see your gift multiplied. The Miracle Campaign is about seeing what God can do with our obedience and faith. It’s a time to stretch our faith in ways we never imagined possible.

March 2: Don’t Hold Back—2 Kings 13:14-21
Elisha the prophet was angry with Joash the King of Israel because of the limits he placed on what God could do. In the story, Joash was asked to strike the ground and was told that each time he struck the ground it was a victory for Israel. The king struck the ground three times, but he could have struck the ground five or six times and had a greater or more complete victory. He limited the potential of success for him and his people.

Faith Challenge: The miracle campaign is about what God can do, not what we have. We, like the king, have an opportunity to “strike the ground”—God allows us to determine the size of the miracle. Stretch your faith beyond the limits of man and see what God can do!

March 9: The Talking Donkey—Numbers 22:28-30; 23:15-19
Balaam was a disobedient prophet who tried to stop the blessing of God on Israel. God used an unusual method of getting Balaam’s attention.

Faith Challenge: God wants to bless you and bless Influence beyond what we could imagine. Too often we don’t hear the voice of God. But don’t be surprised if God uses unusual methods to get your attention. Ask God to bless our efforts as a church during this Miracle campaign to raise $2 million dollars.

March 16: The Sun Stands Still—Joshua 10:8-14
Joshua was engaged in a battle against a fierce enemy. They needed more time to have a complete victory over the Amorites. The only solution was a miracle. God provided such a miracle when He prolonged the day so that Joshua could persevere and win.

Faith Challenge: When your only solution is God, you are positioned for a miracle of epic proportions. As a church, we began this journey knowing that God is our only solution and resource. We are asking God to give us a victory during this campaign that goes beyond our resources and secures the resources of heaven.

March 23: Consider the Ant—Proverbs 6:5-8
What can you learn from an ant? Plenty according to the book of Proverbs! Ants are constantly working. They operate with a focus and determination that moves them forward to fulfill their destiny. They actually teach us a lot about the harvest and the future.

Faith Challenge: We are expecting God to provide a great harvest at Influence. Our future and the future of our children depend our faithfulness in trusting Him and believing that miracles are real. Ask God to show you the part you play in the Miracle Campaign.

March 30: The Feeding of the 4,000—Matthew 15:32-39
The feeding of the 4,000 is one of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Jesus took the loaves and the fishes and multiplied them so that everyone was fed and content. God supplied in such a great way that there was seven baskets filled with leftovers!

Faith Challenge: What do you do when you just have a little to offer God? You step out in faith and offer Him your best. It takes courage to trust God, but your trust is never in vain. God always comes through. It may be in the last minute of the last day, but God is faithful.

Do you need a miracle? I’m sure the answer is “yes.” Everyone needs that special visitation to bring hope and clarity to life’s biggest challenges. I believe that this series of messages may be the most transformational messages I have ever preached. Be sure to join us at Influence and bring some friends with you who need a touch from God!