These are notes on the sermon, The Year of Much More, preached by Pastor Joseph Prince on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at The Star Performing Arts Centre, Singapore. We hope these sermon notes will be an encouragement to you!
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“The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.”
—Proverbs 4:18 ESV
This is God’s heart for us! To people of the world, things may feel increasingly uncertain, and the world may seem darker and darker, but as children of God, His Word assures us that our paths are not growing dimmer; instead, they are shining brighter and brighter.
In the natural, it’s easy to drift toward fear and negative expectations as we are constantly exposed to reports, projections, and forecasts that tell us things will only get worse. And over time, such negativity can quietly shape how we see our future.
But God’s ways often run contrary to what feels normal or natural. For example, many people believe that as time passes, their natural strength will fade. Yet God promises us in His Word that “as your days, so shall your strength be” (Deut. 33:25).
This year, the Lord is inviting us to see the future through His Word rather than through natural perspectives. And because we live in a world filled with bad news and fearful projections, Scripture reminds us to put on “as a helmet the hope of salvation” (1 Thess. 5:8). This hope will guard our thoughts and keep our perspectives aligned with the Lord’s promises, instead of what we see in our circumstances.
So, as we step more fully into the year, let hope be our starting point. Not because we have all the answers, but because our heavenly Father cares for us and works all things for our good. Whatever season you may be in right now, rest in this assurance: He is already at work, and He promises that things will turn out for the better.
Each year, Pastor Prince seeks the Lord for a specific word for his church and ministry. This is not just a tradition; it’s one of the ways in which God lovingly leads and guides His people.
In Scripture, the sons of Issachar were known for their ability to understand and discern the times, so that they could guide the people of Israel in the steps to take in preparation for what was to come (1 Chron. 12:32). Today, the Father gives us a word in season to prepare us for what’s ahead. Sometimes that word reveals a step to take. At other times, it’s about a posture He wants us to adopt. And this is the word He has given us for 2026 (click the image below to watch):
So, we are in The Year of Much More!
When we hear the words “much more,” it’s easy to think immediately of material blessings. And while God is not against blessing His children materially, the “much more” God is speaking of goes far beyond material things.
First and foremost, He desires to give us much more light, wisdom, and revelation, which come from being anchored in His Word. His heart is also for us to experience much more health, much more favor, and much more anointing.
This word of “much more” is beautifully captured in the Vision Sunday theme video, where we see a group of people caught in a storm at sea. The waves are strong, and the situation feels overwhelming. But as they drop anchor and call on the name of the Lord, everything changes. The storm calms, and the skies begin to clear. And before them appears a land unlike what they left behind—it is a place of much more!
This demonstrates what happens when we receive a word from the Lord. That word acts as an anchor, steadying us in the midst of uncertainty. And it carries us through to the land of “much more,” the place of abundance that our Father has lovingly prepared for us.
Based on this overarching theme of the year, Pastor Prince also encourages each and every one of us to take the time to seek the Father personally and hear from Him how we can apply this word specifically in our own lives, families, careers, and ministries. This is a privilege that each of us has as a child of God, and it is important, as the specific word He gives you today will anchor you for what’s ahead. As long as your heart is anchored in the Lord, it doesn’t matter if you encounter a storm, because you won’t be shaken by what you see, knowing that He is with you and leading you through.
This year, let His Word anchor you and keep you both sure and steadfast, and rest in the assurance that what He has prepared is greater than any situation you might face.
Although God has promised us much more, it does not mean that we will not face trials, storms, or valleys along the way. But Scripture assures us that the trial, valley, or storm is never the end.
The psalmist puts it this way:
God does not deny that there will be trials, but He promises something about the outcome. When He brings us out, He will bring us into a wealthy place, a place of abundance.
And here’s what’s beautiful. The Hebrew word used for “wealthy place” is revayah. This same word appears only one other time in Scripture, when David declares, “My cup runs over” (Ps. 23:5). Revayah speaks of overflow. It speaks of abundance. It speaks of much more.
Beloved, this is God’s promise to you. Even when you go through a valley, you will come out of it. And when you come out, you’re not coming out the same. You’re coming out higher, into a place of overflow.
We see this in 2 Chronicles 20, where multiple enemy nations were coming together against the southern kingdom of Judah, led by King Jehoshaphat. It was a moment of real fear and uncertainty. But instead of scrambling for solutions or depending on their own strength, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah turned their eyes to the Lord:
What a posture of dependence!
Takeaway: Beloved, this year, the Lord is inviting us to take this same posture of reliance and trust in Him.
Now look at how the Lord responded to their cry:
He didn’t leave them to figure things out on their own. Instead, He invited them to simply stand still, to trust and rest in Him while He moved on their behalf.
The Hebrew word for “salvation” here is yeshua, the very name of our Lord Jesus. And it doesn’t just refer to eternal salvation. It also speaks of deliverance, wholeness, and preservation.
Friend, what is it you need deliverance from today? A health battle? A family situation? An area of lack or fear? Your answer is found in looking to Jesus.
Before the people went into battle, Jehoshaphat reminded them:
This is a word for us today, too.
Takeaway: To be established in the Lord is to anchor ourselves in His Word. Practically, this could be spending time in Scripture, meditating on devotionals, or listening to Christ-centered messages that speak to your season.
And to believe His prophets is to lean in to the wise counsel God gives us today, through our pastors, leaders, and godly voices He has placed around us. When we value what He says through them, we are positioning ourselves to walk in the much more He has for us.
Going back to the story in 2 Chronicles, after the people sought the Lord, the next morning, Jehoshaphat appointed singers to go ahead of the army, singing and praising the Lord. And as they began singing, confusion broke out among the enemy armies. They turned on each other and were completely defeated.
By the time Judah arrived at the battlefield, they found that every enemy had fallen. But that wasn’t all. The valley that had looked like defeat turned into a place of great blessing:
They went in expecting a hard battle, but they came out loaded with an abundance.
Takeaway: Here also is a word in season for us, having just come through The Year of the Third Day. Now, the Lord is not starting something new. He is building upon what He has already begun in The Third Day and has revealed through the theme of the year that now is the time when we gather the spoils. Even if we might go through valley seasons, they shall be like the Valley of Berachah, the Valley of Blessing.
So even if you find yourself surrounded or uncertain today, take heart. Stand still, rest in God’s Word, and continue to praise Him even before you see your breakthrough. Because what looks like a valley of defeat may turn out to be the very place of your greatest blessing!
Just a note: Did you notice that the final verse reference ends with 2 Chronicles 20:26? This is not something that could have been planned for, but we believe it’s a confirmation that the Father’s fingerprints are on this word.
Now beloved, before changing your outward circumstances, the Lord desires to give you more light, more wisdom, and more revelation that can only come through His Word.
The Word of God is living and powerful, which is why the enemy is desperate to steal the Word from you. Before he can steal your peace, rob you of your health, or mess with your provision, he has to first steal the Word that has been sown in your mind and heart. Because when the Word is taken away, then will you be left vulnerable and at his mercy.
This is why our Lord Jesus spent so much time teaching about the Word in the parable of the sower and the seed. The seed represents the Word that is sown, while the four different kinds of grounds represent the different ways that people hear and respond to the Word. The seed or Word is the same; what makes the difference is how it is received.
Some people hear the Word, but it is quickly taken away from them. Some receive it with joy, but it does not remain. And there are others who allow the cares of this world and other things to crowd it out.
Then, there is the good ground where the Word is heard, received, and kept. And it goes on to bear fruit—first thirtyfold, then sixtyfold, and a hundredfold.
At the end of the parable, our Lord Jesus said:
What does it mean to “have”? In this context, it speaks of having a hearing heart, a heart that receives the Word and holds on to it. To such a heart, one that receives by grace, more will be given. Many a time, God has already given to us, but if we do not believe we have it, then even what has been given will be taken away.
The Lord explained further in Mark 4:24:
What we consistently listen to shapes what we receive. Every day, we are surrounded by voices—opinions, news, reports. Some of it is fearful. Some quietly fill our hearts with worry without us even realizing it. The Lord knows this. That’s why He lovingly cautions us, “Take heed what you hear.”
Friend, what have you been listening to most? Instead of allowing fear-filled voices or content to shape your expectations, let’s give priority to what the Lord says in His Word.
Then in Luke 8:18, Jesus is recorded as saying: “Therefore take heed how you hear.” So it’s not only what we hear but also how we hear.
Have you ever listened to an audiobook or a message and later realized that whole portions passed you by because your attention was elsewhere? The words were spoken, but they didn’t really land.
In the same way, how we receive the Word matters. When the Word is given only a small measure of attention, only a small measure will be received. But when the Word is given our full attention, more light, more wisdom, and more revelation will follow. And in due time, the fruit of the Word will be seen in our lives.
So, take time this year to dive into the Word and seek the Lord for your own life. Whatever you are trusting Him to answer, it all begins the same way—by going into the Word of God.
And the Word tells us why we can have the confidence to expect much more from our Father this year. It shows us that our assurance comes from the finished work of our Lord Jesus! In Romans 5, one of the clearest passages on what Christ’s finished work has accomplished for us, the phrase “much more” appears multiple times. In fact, it is mentioned five times (Rom. 5:9, 10, 15, 17, 20)!
Of all these verses, let’s focus on Romans 5:17:
Now, we know that through Adam’s disobedience, we were all made sinners, and through our Lord Jesus’ perfect obedience, we have been redeemed to reign in life! Today, you can have an unshakable hope that this is God’s heart for you—to receive much more—not because of your obedience or merit, but because what He has prepared for you depends entirely on what His Son has done for you.
This passage also gives us the key to access these much more blessings, not through striving and struggling, but simply by receiving the “abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness”!
And beloved, as you step into this new year, be assured that your heavenly Father loves you and that He is on your side. Look at this beautiful verse:
The logic is simple: If even earthly fathers, with all their imperfections, know how to give good gifts to their children, then how much more your heavenly Father? And He is not a reluctant giver, nor does He give what is just enough. His heart toward us is generous, always desiring to give us much more.
Wow! Our heavenly Father doesn’t just stop at giving us what we ask or think—He exceeds our expectations. And in what measure? Abundantly above all that we can ask or think. Beloved, this is the lavish heart of your Father who loves you!
Often, we hesitate to ask, and as a result, we limit our expectations. We feel that perhaps we are asking for too much. Yet the Bible tells us plainly: “You do not have because you do not ask” (James 4:2).
Today, the Father invites us to ask of Him. Not apologetically, but with confidence and boldness in who He is and His heart toward us. And the greatest assurance of His heart is this:
Read this verse repeatedly until this truth drops in your heart! Our Father did not spare Jesus, heaven’s best, for us; how shall He not, with Jesus, freely give us all things? So friend, know this today: Your Father is not withholding anything from you, not healing, not provision, not restoration. With Jesus comes “all things.”
Therefore, raise your confidence to expect much more from your heavenly Father this year. Because more than our earthly fathers, He delights in giving you good things, in exceeding your expectations, and in answering in ways that go beyond what you can imagine.
What is it that you need today? Come ask of Him and receive with grace!
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