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God Is the Source You’ve Been Looking For

Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship • Dec 28, 2025 • 28 min

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Summary

In this message, Dr. Tony Evans illuminates the life-changing truth that God is our ultimate Creator, Owner, and Source of all things. When we distinguish between our single divine Source and our temporary human resources, we are delivered from fear and anxiety when life's mechanisms break down. By placing God first, managing His gifts as temporary loans, and carrying His presence wherever we go, we can live with continuous gratitude, pop-up praise, and joyful generosity.

Themes

God as Creator, Owner, and SourceDistinguishing Source vs. ResourceStewardship and ManagementThe Church and Body as God's TempleKingdom PrioritiesContinuous and Spontaneous Praise

Pastor's Points

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Spiritual guidance for the nation based on God's statutes and commandments.

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Care and ministry for the well-being of the poor, hurting, and struggling people.

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Influence on the surrounding culture by demonstrating God's wisdom and perspective.

Key Points

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God cannot be relegated to a secondary position in your life; He must always be first.
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God is the sole Creator, Owner, and Source of everything in eternity, time, heaven, and earth.
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You do not truly own anything; you are a manager holding God's possessions on loan.
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There is a crucial distinction between your single Source (God) and your many temporary resources (job, bank, talents).
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When a resource fails or disappears, you do not have to lose your mind because your Source remains intact.
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The temple in the Old Testament, the church in the New Testament, and your physical body today are all designated as God's house.
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As a living temple, your daily life should bring the presence, influence, and truth of the church into the culture wherever you go.
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Recognizing God as your provider naturally produces spontaneous 'pop-up praise' and glad generosity.

Sermon Moments

“Certain things God can't do. And one of the things he can't do is be second.”

“Anything you do, get, have, or possess in life is yours to manage on loan.”

“You only have one source... You have many resources, but only one source.”

“When a resource goes left on you, you don't have to lose your mind. Cuz the resource wasn't the source.”

“The grocery store is not your source. The grocery store is a resource to distribute what you eat.”

“If your job illegitimately fires you... that company was never your source. That was merely the mechanism God was using.”

“When you're in your neighborhood, they should be running into the church. Cuz the Bible says your body is a house of God.”

“Give God some pop-up praise... praising Him when nothing special is going on, just letting Him know, 'I know you're my owner, source, and supply.'”

This Week

Shift your mindset from an owner to a manager by acknowledging that everything you possess is on loan from God.

Identify any job, bank account, or talent you have treated as your ultimate source and surrender it back to God.

When a career or financial setback occurs, immediately go to God as your Source and ask Him to point you to your next resource.

Practice 'pop-up praise' throughout the day by stopping in normal moments to offer quick, heartfelt gratitude to God.

Commit to giving God your 'first fruits' in time and finances rather than giving Him leftovers.

Remember that your physical body is a temple, and consciously represent God's presence at work, school, and in your neighborhood.

Actively engage in serving others within your church community rather than attending service solely for self-benefit.

Remember This

God is your ultimate Owner and Source, and understanding that He alone supplies all your needs frees you from anxiety when temporary resources change.

A Challenge for You

Recognize God as your owner, source, and supply, and willingly offer Him your continuous praise, celebration, and giving with joy.

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