God hardened the heart of Pharaoh specifically so that His miraculous signs would be multiplied.  As the Israelites came to offer their gifts for the Tabernacle Moses had to turn them away because they brought too much.  As we bring our first fruit gifts this day may the miracles of God be multiplied through our offerings.

Unifying Phrase:  Do you believe in miracles?

• We have all kinds of reasons for not believing in miracles.
• A miracle is something unexpected or unbelievable that God uses to show his power and draw us to Him.
• The purpose of miracles is not the miracles themselves, but to point to the wonders of God.
• God is just waiting to offer another miraculous sign through us today.