Date Posted: 2025-11-29 22:29:12 | Video Duration: 00:19:48
At Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, the congregation gathered this Sunday to hear a profound sermon that reminded everyone of the abundance of grace available to each of us. The message was inspired by a passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 1, verse 16: “From his fullness, we have all received grace upon grace.” This verse served as the foundation for exploring how God’s grace is not just sufficient but overflows in our lives.
The sermon began with a prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to move among the congregation, opening hearts and minds to God’s word. The speaker shared an anecdote about a surprising conversation with a church member, illustrating how life sometimes takes unexpected turns. This story was a prelude to discussing how our perspectives can be shaped and reshaped over time, much like the lenses in cataract surgery that require adjustment until they allow clear vision.
Throughout the sermon, the concept of “plleoma” was introduced, a Greek term meaning “fuller than full.” This term encapsulates the idea of fullness beyond what we can imagine, akin to the feeling after a hearty Thanksgiving meal. The speaker referenced the Apostle Paul, who also used this term to describe the fullness of the deity living in bodily form through Christ. The sermon emphasized that this fullness, this abundance of grace, is something we have already received. It is not something we need to earn or achieve; it is a gift already given to us by God.
The speaker told the story of a young man burdened by his perceived sins, who felt unworthy of God’s love. Through the wisdom of Father Bole, the young man was reminded that God sees him not as sin, but as a son. This story underscored the idea that while we often see the world through our own flawed lenses, God’s vision is one of love and grace.
The congregation was encouraged to reflect on their own lives and to recognize where they see scarcity and where they can find surprising abundance. This exercise was part of a broader call to action, inviting everyone to keep a “word of wisdom” journal to jot down moments of grace and abundance they experience. The speaker acknowledged that some might be going through difficult times, where finding abundance is challenging, and offered reassurance that it’s okay to have blank pages during those seasons.
A powerful example of abundance was shared from the church’s recent food collection effort. Despite initial concerns about scarcity, the congregation’s generosity overflowed, filling two SUVs with food for those in need. This act of kindness illustrated the sermon’s core message that God’s provision is often found in the quiet, generous actions of the community.
The sermon concluded with a call to live a life of grace and mercy, to have our perspectives adjusted to see the fullness of God in our lives. As Thanksgiving approached, the congregation was invited to take a moment to reflect on the “plleoma” in their lives — to see and give thanks for the abundance that surrounds them. The speaker closed with a prayer, asking God to sustain the congregation in faith and to help them live all their days reflecting God’s overflowing grace.
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