Sermon Study Guide

Waypoint: Finding Joy in the Wait  9/15/24

Pastor Adam explores the challenges of waiting and enduring in our pursuit of God's purpose, using Colossians 1:9-12 as a guide. Discover how patience and endurance, even in tasks we don't like, can bring us closer to God's joy and calling for our lives. Remember, the joy God has in store is worth the wait! 

Opening Question: 

Opening Question: When was a time you were annoyed you had to wait for something. How did it make you feel?

Discussion Questions:

1. The sermon mentions finding the intersection of our gifts and calling. How would you describe your current understanding of your gifts and calling?
2. Pastor Adam talks about things we can do successfully but don't like. What are some examples in your own life? How do you handle these situations?
3. How do you typically respond when you feel like you're waiting on God? What challenges do you face in these times?
4. The sermon discusses "bearing fruit" as a result of growing in knowledge of God. What does this look like in your life?
5. Reflect on Colossians 1:11. What does "being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might" mean to you personally?
6. How can we cultivate joy while enduring difficult circumstances or dealing with challenging people?

Key Takeaways:

1. We live in an increasingly impatient society.
2. Waiting on God and His purpose for our lives can be particularly challenging.
3. God's joy is worth the wait.
4. Endurance and patience are crucial in pursuing our calling.
5. We need God's supernatural strength to develop conquering patience.

Prayer:

God through your spirit, increase my knowledge of your will. With your wisdom and understanding help me to live a life worthy of you and please you in every way. Strengthen me with all power according to your glorious might so that I may possess endurance and patience. I ask all this in joyful thanksgiving for all you do. Amen.