Weekly Sermon Study

Weekly Sermon Study: Deepening Your Sunday Sermon Experience

Our weekly Sermon study is designed to help you build on the Sunday morning sermon. Each session includes thought-provoking questions, personal reflections, and daily scriptures for practical application in your life.
It's all too easy to let the lessons from Sunday slip away as the week goes on. This study is a valuable tool to ensure you carry the message with you, integrating it into your daily routine and keeping the teachings alive throughout the week.
Join us in turning Sunday's inspiration into a daily journey of growth and reflection.

 "Year of the Wind: There IS MORE!"

As we embark on 2025, many of us might find ourselves reflecting on the seasons of life that have passed. We may wonder if where we are now is the end of the road or if we’ve already experienced everything God has for us. Maybe we’ve faced challenges, disappointments, or struggles, and we’re tempted to think, “Is this all there is?” But the Word of God reminds us that the answer is “No.”

Bible Verses 

  • John 3:4-8 – The new birth in the Spirit; the wind blows where it wishes.
  • John 10:10 – Jesus came to give life, and life more abundantly.
  • 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 – God’s promises are beyond our imagination but revealed through the Spirit.
  • Psalm 63:3 – God’s lovingkindness is better than life itself.
  • John 1:16 – From His abundance, we have received blessing after blessing.
  • Philippians 3:8 – The surpassing worth of knowing Christ.
  • Genesis 15:1 – God is our shield and exceedingly great reward.
  • Job 42:12 – The Lord blessed Job’s latter days more than his beginning.
  • Hebrews 11:6 – Without faith, it’s impossible to please God; He rewards those who seek Him.

Reflection 

Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus reveals that the life of the Spirit is unpredictable, dynamic, and full of surprises—like the wind that blows where it wishes. He promises that those born of the Spirit will experience a life beyond anything they can imagine. Just as the wind moves freely and powerfully, so does the Spirit. This year, we are called to expect more from God, to believe that His abundance is not just a future promise but a present reality.
 God is inviting us into a life of MORE—more grace, more power, more understanding, and more of His presence than we have ever known.
  • John 10:10 clearly states that Jesus came to give us life, and life more abundantly.
  • The Greek word perisson means "over and above," "more than expected," "superabundant"—God's intention for your life is not just survival or mediocrity, but an extraordinary experience of His love and power.

Interactive Questions

  • What areas of your life do you feel God is calling you to expect more from Him this year? (It could be in your spiritual life, relationships, finances, or overall peace of mind.)
  • Have you ever found yourself settling for less than God’s best? What are some practical ways you can begin to expect more from God in these areas?
  • In John 10:10, Jesus says He came to give us life more abundantly. How does that affect your view of God as a provider? Are there areas in your life where you still doubt God’s provision?
  • Philippians 3:8 speaks of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. How can pursuing a deeper relationship with Jesus impact the way we view everything else in life?
  • Have you experienced God’s more through acts of generosity or serving others? How has this changed your understanding of what it means to live abundantly?

Practical Application

  • Daily Action: Every day this week, take 5 minutes to reflect on one area of your life where you’re expecting more from God. Journal your thoughts, prayers, and any new insights you receive from the Holy Spirit.
  • Generosity Challenge: This week, give generously in a way that stretches your faith—whether it’s giving your time, resources, or heart. Trust God to provide more in return, and watch how He opens doors for blessings in your life.
  • Ask God to reveal to you where He wants you to expect more and trust Him for it.
  • More than just physical or material blessings, the more God promises is about the eternal impact we can have in His kingdom. Consider how you can live this year with an eternal perspective—whether it's investing in relationships, serving others, or growing in your knowledge of God.
Just like Job, you may have experienced loss or hardship, but God can redeem it. Don’t let pain define you; instead, allow it to shape you into someone who reflects more of His glory. God’s “more” often comes after a season of pruning or refining (John 15:2).
Even when life is tough, praise God for what He is doing behind the scenes. Praise shifts our focus from our circumstances to God’s faithfulness and power. In your pain, God will replace sorrow with joy, mourning with dancing (Psalm 30:11).

Closing Prayer
Father, we thank You for the abundant life You have promised us in Christ. As we reflect on Your Word and the areas where You are calling us to expect more, help us take practical steps of faith. Guide us by Your Spirit and help us to live in a way that honors You, walking in holiness, humility, and trust. We ask for Your grace and provision as we believe for the more You have in store for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.