Preacher: Jake O'Reilly

Summary

As we transition into 2026, many of us look to New Year’s resolutions to spark change, yet these often fail because they rely on our own limited strength.

In this sermon, Pastor Jake O'Reilly encourages the church to move beyond temporary fixes and embrace a life-transforming prayer found in Colossians 1. By shifting our focus from our circumstances to the character of God, we can navigate the unknowns of the coming year with supernatural endurance and joy.

Discover how knowing God’s will is not about finding a roadmap, but about deepening a relationship with the One who has already qualified, delivered, and transferred us into His kingdom.

Key Points:

• God wants me to know His will by growing in my knowledge of Him.
• What I know about God should always shape how I live before God.
• What God has done for me gives me every reason to live in gratitude.
  • He has qualified you.
  • He has delivered you.
  • He has transferred you.

Reflect & Discuss:

1. In what ways have you been relying on your own strength rather than God’s glorious might to navigate life's challenges?
2. How does the truth that you are already "qualified" by God change the way you view your mistakes and failures?
3. What is one practical way you can prioritize "knowing God" over "knowing His plan" this week?

Main Passage: Colossians 1:9-14

Supporting Passages:

• Jeremiah 29:11
• 1 Thessalonians 5:18
• 1 Peter 2:15
• James 1:5
• Matthew 6:33