Lecture Notes: Seed Power - Part 1

Introduction

• Title: Seed Power - It Works Not Sometimes, But All the Time
• Speaker: Brother Jesse
• Main Question: Is seed power working in your life as it should?
• Thesis: Seed power works consistently because God ordained seed time and harvest time as long as the earth remains.
• Format: Two-part sermon series (Part 1 today, Part 2 next week)

Key Concepts and Scripture

Genesis Chapter 1

• Initial Creation: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
• God's Command: "God said, 'Let there be light.'" - This signifies the Big Bang in theological terms, indicating God's direct involvement in creation.
• Human Creation: God created man in his own image, both male and female, indicating equality in creation.

Principles of Dominion

• Humans are given dominion over fish, birds, and the earth.
• Personal Note: The speaker relates personal experience with fishing and hunting, emphasizing dominion with responsibility.

Prosperity and Blessing

• Genesis 1:28: God blessed mankind, empowering them to prosper.
• Humans were placed in a world without financial burden (e.g., mortgages), signifying divine provision.

Seed and Harvest Principle

• Genesis 8:22: "While the earth remains, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease."
• The principle of sowing and reaping is eternal and applies to spiritual, physical, and financial realms.

Spiritual and Practical Implications

Faith and Obedience

• Matthew 6:33: "Seek first the kingdom of God."
  • Encourages prioritizing God’s way, leading to a blessed and fulfilled life.

Seed as a Creator

• A seed has inherent creative power and the potential to produce a significant change or harvest.
• Emphasizes the difference between 'giving' and 'sowing'; sowing relates to planting seeds with the expectation of a harvest.

Unlimited Harvest

• God's nature is one of abundance, not just enough but more than enough (El Shaddai - God of too much).
• Encourages belief in divine abundance and avoiding limitation of God’s blessings.

Testimonies and Reflections

• Testimonials shared by Cathy illustrate the transformative power of faith and the speaker's impact on individuals’ lives.
• Personal reflections on misconceptions and media misrepresentations addressed.

Conclusion and Encouragement

Ongoing Application

• Believers are encouraged to sow seeds in their spiritual, physical, and financial lives to ensure a continuous harvest.
• Reminder of the importance of understanding and applying the seed principle in everyday life.

Partnership Invitation

• Invitation for financial partners to support the ministry, emphasizing the impact of contributions on spreading the gospel.
• Assurance of integrity and effective use of donations in world evangelism.

Final Thoughts

• Reminder that seed power works all the time and the transformative power of sowing and reaping.
• Upcoming Part 2 of the sermon series will continue exploring these themes.