God Can Do More: A Spiritual Journey Together

Devotional

Day 1: When God Does More In You Than Through You

The work begins within. Like land prepared for planting, hearts must be made ready before harvests come. Ephesians 3:20 reveals God’s pattern: His power working through us flows from His power working within us. Resisting inner transformation limits outward impact. Miracles multiply when believers embrace the uncomfortable refining of motives, priorities, and secret struggles. Lasting change starts in hidden places before spilling into visible fruit. [58:41]

“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.”
(Ephesians 3:20, ESV)

Reflection: What area of your inner life feels resistant to God’s reshaping? How might surrendering this space unlock greater Kingdom impact through you?

Day 2: The “We Church” Where No One Journeys Alone

God designed faith to flourish in community, not isolation. Like bricks interlocked to build cathedrals, believers find strength in shared purpose. The early church turned the world upside down through unified giving, serving, and sacrificing. When one member withdraws, the whole body limps. True revival comes not from superstar Christians but ordinary people choosing daily to show up, give generously, and cheer each other onward. [01:02:18]

“Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”
(1 Corinthians 12:27, ESV)

Reflection: Where have you been trying to grow spiritually alone? What one step could you take this week to lean into church family support?

Day 3: Bunk Beds From Oklahoma and Other Holy Surprises

Miracles hide in mundane obedience. A widow’s two coins built eternity’s legacy. Oklahoma donors shipping bunk beds for unseen women reveal God’s economy: small seeds become giant oaks. True giving measures not what’s lost but what’s launched – prayers, dollars, or hours offered freely become divine building materials. Heaven keeps receipts for every cup of water given in love. [01:19:20]

“And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box.”
(Mark 12:42-43, ESV)

Reflection: What “small offering” have you undervalued? How might God multiply it for someone’s salvation or healing?

Day 4: Grass Fields and the Eyes of Faith

Vision turns empty lots into healing centers. Moses saw a promised land. Joshua saw crumbling walls. The pastor sees battered women finding safety where others see overgrown grass. Faith walks toward what’s invisible but inevitable – not denying reality but seeing beyond it. Every miracle begins as a mental image held with tenacious hope. What looks like ordinary ground today may become holy ground tomorrow. [52:59]

“Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.”
(Proverbs 29:18, ESV)

Reflection: What situation in your life needs “holy imagination”? How would praying over it as “future holy ground” change your perspective?

Day 5: When Your Pain Becomes Someone Else’s Sanctuary

A crack-addicted mother’s abandonment birthed a passion for women’s healing. God never wastes wounds. Like Joseph declaring his brothers’ betrayal was meant for salvation, believers transform trauma into treasure when they let God redeem their stories. The church becomes safest when leaders stop hiding scars and start building altars where brokenness meets grace. [01:13:41]

“I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you.”
(John 17:20-21, ESV)

Reflection: What healed wound in your story could become hope for others? How might sharing it break chains for someone still trapped?

Sermon Summary

Ephesians 3:20 puts the whole thing right in front of the church: God is able to do far more, abundantly beyond all that people ask or think, according to the power working within them. God does not have a capacity problem. God is able. The real question is whether people will let His power do a work in them so He can do a work through them.

The “more” of God reaches into singlehood, marriages, families, careers, finances, faith, and every part of life. God also has more for the church: more people saved, more people set free from addiction, more children and teenagers discipled, more miracles, more baptisms, and more lives transformed. The Well’s story keeps showing the same thing: every time another location was added, God brought life transformation.

The vision for a women’s center in South Dallas and a permanent home in Richardson is not really about land or buildings. The land represents women who are battered, bruised, battling addiction, and needing somewhere safe to run. The Richardson location represents thousands of people who need a life-giving church and the hope of Jesus. The whole vision stays about the next person, the next family, and the people who are not here yet.

God’s “far more” calls for a spiritual journey, not just excitement about a big vision. Ephesians says God works according to the power within His people. Selfishness, stinginess, skepticism, fear, and a lack of trust can block the kind of surrender God wants to produce. God first does more in people so He can do more through people.

The church is called to move as an everyone church, not a me church. Everyone has a seat at the table. Everyone can take a spiritual step, attend faithfully, get into a tribe, pray, serve, grow, and ask God what role He wants them to play. Togetherness helps people hear God’s voice, grow in faith, and refuse to leave anyone behind.

Sacrificial giving becomes an opportunity to participate in changed lives. Jesus gave His life, and His people are called to follow His example of sacrifice and availability. A three-year commitment and miracle offering are not pressure about money; they are invitations to pray, depend on God, and become part of something greater than personal comfort. God can do far more, and He wants to pull greatness out of willing lives.

Key Takeaways

1. God works in before through Ephesians 3:20 does not only celebrate what God can do around a person. The verse points to the power that works within them. God often starts by exposing selfishness, fear, and unbelief because inner surrender makes outward impact possible. [59:42]
2. The vision is always about people Buildings, land, and new locations matter because people matter. A women’s center can become safety and dignity for women who feel like they have nowhere to go, while a Richardson home can become a beacon of hope for people not here yet. God’s heart sees faces long before people see finished facilities. [52:18]
3. Togetherness strengthens spiritual growth The church is called to be a we church, where every person brings gifts, faith, service, and obedience to the table. Isolation can make faith small, but shared pursuit helps people hear God, carry burdens, and take real spiritual steps. No one has to be left behind in the journey toward more. [1:02:50]
4. Giving makes eternal impact possible Sacrifice is not merely losing something; it is making room for somebody else to encounter Jesus. People may never meet every family, woman, or child impacted by their giving, but God sees every transformed life connected to faithful generosity. The highest level of living becomes a life willing to give. [1:21:22]
5. God calls people beyond logical comfort Faith often feels scary because dependence on God cannot be managed by what makes sense on paper. A three-year commitment becomes a chance to pray honestly and let God speak, rather than dismissing the call through fear-filled scenarios. God can do more when people become available for more. [1:12:28]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[32:06] - Prayer for God’s Favor
[35:17] - Starting the God Can Do More Journey
[36:25] - God Is Able to Do Far More
[38:29] - God Has More for the Church
[40:11] - The Well’s Story of Life Transformation
[45:12] - A Diverse Church Reaching More People
[49:19] - Vision for a Women’s Center
[50:26] - A Permanent Home for Richardson
[53:24] - God Does More in People First
[58:06] - The Power Working Within Us
[1:01:53] - An Everyone Church, Not a Me Church
[1:05:11] - Commit to the Spiritual Journey
[1:08:49] - Three-Year Commitment and Land Prayer
[1:12:52] - Why the Women’s Center Is Personal
[1:16:47] - God Has No Capacity Problem
[1:20:22] - It Has Always Been About Changed Lives
[1:22:18] - Pray and Ask God Your Role

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Ephesians 3:20
“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,” [36:30]

Observation questions

In Ephesians 3:20, what does Paul say God is able to do, and where does he say God’s power is at work?
What kinds of personal and church-wide “more” were named, including areas of life and people the church hopes to reach? [38:17]
What needs were described for women in South Dallas, and what kind of place is the women’s center intended to be for them? [49:23]
What specific actions were named as part of being an “everyone church,” rather than a “me church”? [01:03:04]

Interpretation questions

Ephesians 3:20 connects God doing “far more” with His power working within His people. What does this suggest about the relationship between inner spiritual growth and outward impact? [58:35]
Why is it important to view a women’s center or a permanent church home as a way to serve people rather than simply as a building project? [01:20:17]
The message identifies selfishness, stinginess, skepticism, and lack of trust as areas God may expose. How can these attitudes limit a believer’s willingness to follow God’s direction? [01:11:17]
What does the repeated use of “us” in Ephesians 3:20 communicate about the role of the whole church in God’s work? [01:02:08]

Application questions

Where do you need to believe God for “far more” right now—in your faith, family, relationships, recovery, work, finances, or another area? What have you been asking God to do? [37:11]
God often does more in a person before He does more through that person. Is there an area of fear, selfishness, control, unbelief, or lack of trust that God may be inviting you to surrender? What would one honest step of surrender look like this week? [01:01:05]
Who are the “people not here yet” that God has placed on your heart—neighbors, family members, coworkers, friends, or people in need? How could you help make room for them to encounter Jesus? [46:03]
What would it look like for you to move from a “me” mindset to a “we” mindset in this season? Consider faithful attendance, joining a tribe, serving, encouraging someone, or using your gifts. [01:03:31]
When you think about sacrificial generosity, what fears or “worst-case scenarios” rise up in your mind? How might prayer help you listen for God’s leading instead of allowing fear to make the decision? [01:12:48]
The vision for the women’s center is connected to women who need safety, dignity, healing, and a family that loves them. What is one practical way you or this group can pray for and care about vulnerable women in the community? [50:03]
What role might God be asking you to play in bringing hope and life transformation to others through your time, service, encouragement, prayer, or resources? [01:22:31]

Sermon Clips

38s

#StartWithYou

“The more you ask God, the more God will begin to start showing you the things that'll block his hand from him being able to do the work through you. The more I ask God for more in my life, God always starts showing me, no. I really can't do it because you're, you know, you're selfish in this area. Or I really can't do it because you're you're, you know, you're stingy. You know, you you want more, but what? For yourself? I mean, so god begins to start showing me areas in my life that he needs to do work in me in order for him to do an effective work through me. Are y'all following me today? It it starts with you.”

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#GodAtWork

“God is going to do an incredible work in your life during this series. Your relationship with God is going to go deeper. Your relationship with God is going to grow, and your faith is going to grow. Here's what I want you to do, and this is what I want you to understand. God first does more in you so that he can do more through you.”

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#TransformedLives

“What I want you to do is deeply understand that our three year commitment and our miracle offering, it's not about a building. Yeah. I'm here talking about land, and I'm talking about buildings, but it's always been about lives transformed. It's always been about lives transformed. Always about the next family. Yeah. It's always been about the next person that's being impacted by the holy spirit. It's all about the next. And there's already people now that already start choosing this place to be church from the Mesquite area.”

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