'Breaking Barriers, Extending Grace" - Sermon

Read John 4: 1-30.

1. The woman at the well didn’t expect to meet Jesus that day. Have you ever had a

moment when God showed up unexpectedly in your life? How did that experience

change you?

2. Jesus broke cultural and social barriers to speak with the Samaritan woman. What

barriers exist in our world, community, or church today? How can we follow Jesus’

example in breaking them down?

3. The woman was fully known by Jesus—her story, her past, and her struggles—and yet

was still loved. How does it feel to know that God sees and loves you completely?

4. What does the "living water" Jesus offers represent to you in your life right now?

How have you experienced this living water in times of spiritual thirst?

5. The woman left her water jar behind after encountering Jesus. What “water

jar” (burden, fear, or past hurt) do you need to leave behind to fully embrace God’s

grace?

6. After meeting Jesus, the woman immediately went to share her story with others.

How can your personal story of encountering God’s grace be used to encourage or bless

someone else?

7. Samaria represented a place Jews avoided, yet Jesus intentionally went there. What

is your “Samaria” (a person, group, or place you find challenging)? How can you bring

Christ’s love and grace to that place?

8. Jesus told the woman that true worship is about Spirit and truth rather than a specific

place. How can we make our worship more authentic, both individually and as a church?

9. How can you, as an individual, offer “living water” to people who are spiritually

thirsty—both across the street and around the world?

10. What is one thing you are taking away from this sermon that you feel God is calling

you to act on this week?

Prayer for the Week:

Gracious and loving God, This week, may we be reminded of Your boundless grace that

meets us right where we are. You know our hearts, our struggles, and our stories, and

yet You call us beloved. Help us to embrace Your living water, which refreshes our souls

and sustains us through every challenge. Open our eyes to the "Samarias" in our lives—

the places and people we may overlook or avoid. Give us courage to cross boundaries,

just as Jesus did, offering Your love, help, and hope to those who thirst for it.

Help us to leave behind the burdens we carry—our doubts, fears, and failures—and

instead walk boldly in the freedom of Your grace. Teach us to worship You in Spirit and

in truth, not just with our words but with our lives.

We place this week in Your hands, trusting You to lead us, guide us, and use us for Your

glory. In Jesus’ name we pray.

Amen.