Danny’s sermon focuses on how we can renew our passion for life and faith, especially at the start of a new year. He explains that God wants us to live life “to the full” (from John 10:10 ) and that passion is the driving force behind great achievements in all areas of life. By identifying common “passion killers” and looking at ways to overcome them, Danny encourages everyone to examine their own faith journey, take action on God’s Word, and keep pressing forward with renewed energy and hope.

Outline
Introduction: The Need for Re-Energizing

We often start a new year feeling physically, emotionally, or spiritually drained.
Jesus came so we can live abundantly (John 10:10 ).
Passion is necessary for living a life that honors God.
Passion Killers
Danny highlights eight obstacles that drain our passion:

Unclear Purpose
Without a clear sense of why we’re here, life becomes dull and meaningless.
Isaiah 49:4 shows how even a prophet felt labor was “for no purpose” when he lost sight of God’s plan.
Purpose and passion go hand-in-hand.

Unbalanced Schedule
Having no rest or play leads to burnout.
Overwork is often driven by insecurity or materialism.
Psalm 127:2 warns us not to work endlessly just out of fear or envy.

Unresolved Conflict
Conflict with others drains energy and joy.
Job 5:2 warns that resentment and jealousy cause harm.
We must address conflict quickly or forgive to find peace.

Unsupported Lifestyle
We need fellowship with other believers—community gives strength and encouragement.
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10: “Two are better than one.”
Hebrews 10:24 –25: meeting together to spur each other on.

Unexamined Life
We must regularly pause and ask, “Am I living God’s way?”
Lamentations 3:40 : “Let us examine our ways… and return to the Lord.”
Even taking one day to fast and pray can help us refocus on God’s will.

Undernourished Soul
We need daily spiritual “food” from God’s Word (Deuteronomy 8:3).
Proverbs 3:22 : God’s principles give “living energy.”
Hearing, reading, and applying Scripture every day builds our faith (Romans 10:17 ).

Unapplied Truth
Knowing the Bible without obeying it leads to spiritual stagnation.
2 Peter 1:5–8: we must make every effort to put God’s promises into practice.
Jesus taught that true blessing comes from doing, not just hearing.

Unexpressed Faith
Failing to share our faith can cause us to lose excitement for God.
Ephesians 4:15 : speaking the truth in love helps us grow.
Psalm 96:2: “Each day tell someone that He saves.”
The “pass it on” principle: when we talk about Jesus, our joy in Him increases.

Practical Steps to Renew Passion

Remember God is passionate about His relationship with you (Exodus 34).
Reflect on the cross: Jesus would rather die than live without us.
Ask yourself, “Am I as close to God as I want to be?”
Pray, “Not my will, but Yours be done,” seeking His guidance daily.
Conclusion and Prayer

Danny closes by challenging listeners to examine their hearts, feed on God’s Word, and share His love with others.
He reminds everyone that God never gives up on us and wants us to live with renewed passion and hope each day.