MADE FOR MORE

Step into the life that God has purposed you to live

Deep down we all sense that life was meant to be more than survival, routine, or chasing success that fades. Scripture declares that we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared in advance for us to do. This series will uncover how God has uniquely designed you with purpose, empowerment, passions, abilities, personality, and experiences that all point toward the life He intends for us to live. Along the way you will also discover the sacred pathways you personally connect with Him in wonder, contemplation, and action. Each week will open a new window into how you were formed by God to live a life of meaning and eternal impact. The call of Jesus is not simply to exist, but to live abundantly, fruitfully, and purposefully in Him. The question is not whether you were made for more, but whether you will step into the life He purposed you to live.

Teaching Topics

  • October 5 - Made with Purpose
  • October 12 - Made to be Empowered
  • October 19 - Made with a Passionate Heart
  • October 26 - Made with God Given Abilities
  • November 2 - Made with a Unique Personality
  • November 9 - Made for a Redemptive Story
  • November 16 - Made to Connect with God

    • MADE WITH PURPOSE

    Ephesians 2:1-10

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/oct052025

    What if the greatest tragedy in life is not failing, but succeeding at things that never truly mattered? Scripture reminds us that we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. You were formed with intention, designed by the Creator of the universe for a purpose that cannot be duplicated by anyone else. Yet so many of us settle for living out of alignment, chasing achievements and approval that leave us empty. Jesus came not only to save us, but to call us into a life of focus, fulfillment, and fruitfulness. This message will invite you to rediscover your true identity in Christ and to begin uncovering the unique contribution God has purposed for you. The journey is just beginning, and the question remains: will you step into the life you were made for?

    MADE TO BE EMPOWERED

    1 Corinthians 12:4-14

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/oct122025

    Have you ever wondered why following Jesus can feel impossible in your own strength? Scripture teaches that the Spirit gives gifts to every believer for the building up of the body of Christ. These gifts are not random talents but divine empowerments, given so that you can serve with effectiveness and joy. Too often we compare ourselves with others or bury what God has entrusted to us, forgetting that His Spirit equips us perfectly for the calling He has placed on our lives. When you embrace the unique empowerment of the Spirit, you move from frustration into fruitfulness. This message will help you discover the gifts God has placed within you and challenge you to step into them with boldness. The question is, will you unwrap what God has already placed in your hands?

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    MADE WITH A PASSIONATE HEART

    Psalm 37:1-9

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/oct122025

    What breaks your heart or makes it beat faster? God has placed deep desires within each of us that align with His purposes for the world. These are not shallow interests but holy passions that reveal who and what He is calling us to impact. The Apostle Paul wrote that God comforts us in our troubles so that we can comfort others in theirs, reminding us that even our pain can fuel our purpose. When you pay attention to the burdens and joys that stir your soul, you will begin to see the people, the needs, and the causes God has uniquely called you to. This message will challenge you to listen to your heart, align it with His heart, and let Jesus direct you toward His kingdom work. Could it be that the very thing that moves you most deeply is the place where God wants to use you most powerfully?

    MADE WITH GOD-GIVEN ABILITIES

    Matthew 25:14-30

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/oct262025

    Why do certain tasks feel almost effortless for you while others seem exhausting? The answer is that God has given you natural abilities that reveal His intention for your life. From the skilled artisans who built the tabernacle in Exodus to the servants in Jesus’ parable of the talents, Scripture shows us that God delights in using the skills He has placed in His people. These strengths are not just for career success but for kingdom service. When you dedicate your talents to God, what once seemed ordinary can become extraordinary in His hands. This message will help you recognize the abilities that come naturally to you and challenge you to see them as gifts from God. What might change if you stopped burying your abilities and started investing them for His kingdom, glory, and purpose?

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    MADE WITH A UNIQUE PERSONALITY

    1 Samuel 16:6-13

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/nov022025

    Why do you respond to life differently than the people around you? The truth is that God designed your personality intentionally, shaping the way you relate, lead, and serve. Scripture says that the Lord does not look at the outward appearance but at the heart, and your heart is expressed through the temperament God gave you. Some are energized by people, others by projects, some prefer leading, others thrive in supporting roles. None of these ways are better than another, for the body of Christ needs them all to function as one. This message will affirm the way God made you and help you embrace your personality as a vital part of your service to Him. What if instead of resisting your wiring you began to rejoice in it as a reflection of God’s creative design?

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    MADE FOR A REDEMPTIVE STORY

    2 Corinthians 4:7-18

    Notes: https://www.uachome.org/noteoutline/nov092025

    What if the things you would rather forget are the very things God wants to use? Joseph told his brothers, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” Our lives are filled with experiences, both joyful and painful, and none of them are wasted in God’s hands. He comforts us in our suffering so that we can bring comfort to others. When surrendered to Jesus, our past is beautifully redeemed and our scars become testimonies of His grace. This message will encourage you to see your story as part of God’s masterpiece and to trust Him to redeem every chapter. Could it be that your greatest ministry will come out of your deepest hurt?

    MADE TO CONNECT WITH GOD

    John 15:1-11

    Why does one person feel closest to God in nature while another thrives in study or service? God has given His people different pathways to connect with Him, and each one is sacred. Some draw near through creation, others through celebration, others through stillness, service, or study. The psalmist declared, “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you,” yet the way that longing is expressed looks different from person to person. The goal is not to copy someone else’s devotional life, but to discover how God has wired you to experience His presence. This message will open your eyes to the unique ways you can walk closely with the Lord through wonder, contemplation, and action. What if the key to deeper intimacy with God was already built into the way He created you? 

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