https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-lot-with-a-little-by-matt-bird--4731789
God has a habit of making a lot out of a little. From beginning to end the Bible tells stories of people who offered God what they had through which he was able to do amazing things. Moses with a staff in his hand... the widow with a single jar of oil... the boy with five loaves and two fish... In the midst of the global pandemic we are facing challenging times yet, as we offer God what we have, he is able to make a lot out of a little.]]>enChristianityCopyright Issachar Global with Matt Birdhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1c691884a133afff78e156bf66384ad3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-lot-with-a-little-by-matt-bird--4731789Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:36:43 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdIssachar Global with Matt Birdfeeds@spreaker.comThe new #SoulFoodOnSunday series explores 12 #GrowthPrinciples through which God achieves ‘A Lot With A Little’. God has a habit of making a lot out of a little. From beginning to end the Bible tells stories of people who offered God what they had...
God has a habit of making a lot out of a little. From beginning to end the Bible tells stories of people who offered God what they had through which he was able to do amazing things. Moses with a staff in his hand... the widow with a single jar of oil... the boy with five loaves and two fish... In the midst of the global pandemic we are facing challenging times yet, as we offer God what we have, he is able to make a lot out of a little.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-13-planted-plant-yourself-where-you-can-bud-blossom-and-grow--44063189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44063189Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:00:13 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdIn this final session of the series we are encouraged to make the most of the little we have because God wants to make a lot out of it. It’s so important for us to plant ourselves in the right place. When we’re planted in the right place we experience...1022alotwithalittle,growth,growthprinciples,planted,soulfoodonsundayscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-12-abundance-growth-through-miraculous-provision-of-more-than-enough--43960824
He want us to have an ABUNDANCE so that we can live generously, so that we can bless others and so that we can favour people in the way God favours us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43960824Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:00:04 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThis is the secret of the #AbundancePrinciple, that God doesn’t want us to have just enough - He wants us to have more than enough. He want us to have an ABUNDANCE so that we can live generously, so that we can bless others and so that we can...
He want us to have an ABUNDANCE so that we can live generously, so that we can bless others and so that we can favour people in the way God favours us.]]>1139abundance,alotwithalittle,growthprinciples,morethanenough,soulfoodonsundayscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-11-investment-growth-through-investing-in-appreciating-assets--43856705Are you investing in depreciating or appreciating assets?
How are you investing your God-given time, skills and resources?

The #GrowthPrinciple​ of #Investment​ says that growth happens when we invest our time and resources into appreciating rather than depreciating assets.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43856705Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:00:13 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdAre you living hand to mouth or are you making wise long term decisions? Are you investing in depreciating or appreciating assets? How are you investing your God-given time, skills and resources? The #GrowthPrinciple​ of #Investment​ says that...Are you investing in depreciating or appreciating assets?
How are you investing your God-given time, skills and resources?

The #GrowthPrinciple​ of #Investment​ says that growth happens when we invest our time and resources into appreciating rather than depreciating assets.]]>1102alotwithalittle,apprectingassets,investment,mattbird,soulfoodonsundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-10-turn-around-growth-when-god-steps-in-and-turns-everything-around--43735040
The #Principle of the #TurnAround says that growth happens when God steps in and turns everything around.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43735040Sun, 07 Mar 2021 08:00:14 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdAre you in a situation where you need a turn around in your work, family or finances? The #Principle of the #TurnAround says that growth happens when God steps in and turns everything around.
The #Principle of the #TurnAround says that growth happens when God steps in and turns everything around.]]>1015alotwithalittle,changedirection,growth,growthprinciple,soulfoodonsundays,turnaroundcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-9-pruning-growing-through-challenges-and-pain--43660255
The #Pruning​ #GrowthPrinciple​ is about pruning what’s already fruitful to become even more fruitful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43660255Sun, 28 Feb 2021 08:00:14 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdIs there something going on for you at the moment that hurts? In this talk I explore how we can grow through challenges and pain. The #Pruning​ #GrowthPrinciple​ is about pruning what’s already fruitful to become even more fruitful.
The #Pruning​ #GrowthPrinciple​ is about pruning what’s already fruitful to become even more fruitful.]]>800abideinchrist,alotwithalittle,challenges,copingwithpain,growthprinciples,pain,pruning,soulfoodonsundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-8-outnumbered-growth-when-you-re-outnumbered--43557993
Only when you succeed against the odds will you know that it’s God.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43557993Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:22:52 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Outnumbered #GrowthPrinciple is about winning against the odds, when everything seems stacked against you. Only when you succeed against the odds will you know that it’s God.
Only when you succeed against the odds will you know that it’s God.]]>943againsttheodds,alotwithalittle,growth,growthprinciples,mattbird,outnumbered,soulfoodonsundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-7-seeds-growth-through-small-beginnings-with-enormous-potential--43416885
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
- Matthew 13:31-33]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43416885Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:59:36 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Seed #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through small beginnings with enormous potential. Just like the power of a seed to grow from something small and become something enormous. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man...
“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.”
- Matthew 13:31-33]]>899cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-6-multiplication-growth-comes-through-exponential-increase--43299949
In the parable of the sower a farmer plants some tiny seeds and he reaps a crop 30, 60 or 100 times more than what was sown. When we entrust God with a little, He makes a lot out of it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43299949Sun, 07 Feb 2021 08:00:07 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Multiplication #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through multiple factors of replication. God takes a little and he multiplies it. In the parable of the sower a farmer plants some tiny seeds and he reaps a crop 30, 60 or 100 times more...
In the parable of the sower a farmer plants some tiny seeds and he reaps a crop 30, 60 or 100 times more than what was sown. When we entrust God with a little, He makes a lot out of it.]]>865alotwithalittle,christianity,issacharglobal,mattbird,multiplication,multiply,soulfoodonsundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-5-double-growth-comes-through-receiving-twice-the-blessing--43182079
In his last days, Elijah asked Elisha what he can do for him before he is taken, and Elisha asks him for a double blessing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43182079Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:50:00 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Double #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through receiving twice the gift, twice the blessing and quite often, twice the responsibility. In his last days, Elijah asked Elisha what he can do for him before he is taken, and Elisha asks...
In his last days, Elijah asked Elisha what he can do for him before he is taken, and Elisha asks him for a double blessing.]]>968alotwithalittle,double,doubleblessing,mattbird,soulfoodonsundaycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-4-acceleration-growth-comes-through-divine-quickening-and-help-with-matt-bird--43062629
We read about an incident in the life of the prophet Elijah when, after the fires came down from heaven, he was able to outrun a chariot.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43062629Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:49:05 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Acceleration #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through receiving a quickening of the Holy Spirit to achieve something. We find we can do things we never thought we could do. We read about an incident in the life of the prophet Elijah...
We read about an incident in the life of the prophet Elijah when, after the fires came down from heaven, he was able to outrun a chariot.]]>1324acceleration,alotwithalittle,divinehelp,holyspiritcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-3-addition-growth-through-the-sum-of-incremental-gains--42947233
When we read about the beginnings of the church in the Book of Acts we see that the early church experienced growth through regular and consistent addition to their numbers. And look at it now!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42947233Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:35:50 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Addition #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through the sum of incremental gains. Just like when we learned to walk, our first steps are so important and growth comes through taking further steps. We grow through moving forward one small...
When we read about the beginnings of the church in the Book of Acts we see that the early church experienced growth through regular and consistent addition to their numbers. And look at it now!]]>1018addition,firststeps,growth,issacharglobal,mattbird,onestepatatime,onlinetalk,podcastcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-2-stewardship-maximising-what-you-already-have--42826680
Listen how Moses was asked by God “What is that in your hand?” and was promised by the Lord that He would use what was in Moses' hand miraculously.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42826680Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:00:13 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Stewardship #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through maximising what you already have. The global pandemic is teaching us to be grateful for what we have and to use it well. Listen how Moses was asked by God “What is that in your hand?”...
Listen how Moses was asked by God “What is that in your hand?” and was promised by the Lord that He would use what was in Moses' hand miraculously.]]>999alotwithalittle,growthprinciple,mattbird,soulfoodonsunday,stewardshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-lot-with-a-little-1-enterprise-creating-something-out-of-nothing--42745828
We learn how God’s people were reminded not to forget God and that wealth creation is a gift. God is the creator and we are made in his image - we are made to be creative! Wealth creation is a gift of God not a gift of capitalism.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42745828Fri, 01 Jan 2021 07:49:20 +0000Issachar Global with Matt BirdThe #Enterprise #GrowthPrinciple says that growth comes through creating something out of nothing, and this is normally with some significant risk involved. We learn how God’s people were reminded not to forget God and that wealth creation is a...
We learn how God’s people were reminded not to forget God and that wealth creation is a gift. God is the creator and we are made in his image - we are made to be creative! Wealth creation is a gift of God not a gift of capitalism.]]>1121alotwithalittle,enterprise,growthprinciple,mattbird,soulfoodonsundaycleanfull