Date Posted: 2025-11-21 21:03:16 | Video Duration: 00:18:06
At Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, a sanctuary of community and faith, the congregation gathered recently to explore the profound theme of God’s abundance. This sermon, part of a year-long series titled “A Word of Wisdom,” focused on the concept of divine fullness and how it challenges the pervasive sense of scarcity in our everyday lives.
In today’s culture, scarcity is a common theme. We often feel there isn’t enough time, love, or resources. Yet, the message delivered at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church reminds us that we serve a God of abundance. This community exemplifies this abundance through actions like the recent food drive, which saw donations overflow, and PHPC Serves, where members volunteered their time at local centers.
The sermon drew on scripture, particularly Psalm 116, which speaks to God’s deliverance and bounty: “For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I walk before the Lord in the land of the living.” (Psalm 116:8-9) This passage reminds us of the abundance we experience through God’s grace and provision.
A Hebrew word, “Danu,” which means “it would have been enough,” became a focal point of the sermon. Danu is a refrain in a Passover song that recounts the miracles God performed for the Israelites during the Exodus. This song celebrates each miracle as sufficient, yet God provided even more. It’s a joyous acknowledgment of divine abundance.
Drawing a parallel between this ancient tradition and modern life, the speaker likened Danu to the children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” where enough is never enough. The speaker pointed out that humans often seek more, echoing the Israelites’ cries for more during their time in the wilderness despite God’s ongoing provision.
This theme of abundance and divine generosity is woven throughout the scriptures, from the story of the Exodus to the life of Jesus. The gospel accounts amplify this message. For instance, if Jesus had only forgiven the paralyzed man’s sins, it would have been enough, but he also healed him (Mark 2:5-12). If he had only fed the 5,000, it would have been enough, but there were 12 baskets of leftovers (Mark 6:30-44).
The sermon also acknowledged the reality that some might feel their prayers haven’t been answered. The speaker emphasized that even in a broken world, God walks alongside us, offering comfort and presence, echoing the sentiments of the Psalms, where lament and praise coexist.
As a call to action, the congregation was encouraged to write their own Danu prayers, recognizing the abundance in their lives and shifting their perspectives from scarcity to gratitude. Whether it’s the beauty of their sanctuary, the community choir, or the familial bonds formed within the church, there is much to celebrate and acknowledge as gifts from God.
In closing, the sermon invited everyone to observe those around them who embody this gratitude, often individuals who have traversed hardships yet remain thankful. By adopting a Danu mindset, we can ensure that the miracles in our lives remain extraordinary rather than mundane. In the words of the speaker, “It would have been enough, oh God, but you are abundantly more. Praise be to God. Amen.”
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