Coming to the End of Ourselves • Sunday Service

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"Coming to the End of Ourselves: Surrendering to God's Grace"

Introduction:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today, we gather to explore a profound spiritual journey - the journey of coming to the end of ourselves and surrendering to God's grace. This transformational experience is beautifully portrayed in the Scriptures, as we'll see through the ten verses I will share with you.

I. Recognizing Our Need for God:
1. Romans 3:23 (NKJV) - "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
- This verse reminds us that we all fall short and need God's grace to bridge the gap.

2. Romans 7:24-25 (NKJV) - "O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!"
- Paul's cry reveals the deep realization of his need for Christ's deliverance.

II. Surrendering Our Will to God:
3. Galatians 2:20 (NKJV) - "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me."
- Surrendering means allowing Christ to live in us.

4. Matthew 16:24 (NKJV) - "Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.'"
- Denying self is a crucial step in coming to the end of ourselves.

III. Trusting God's Wisdom:
5. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."
- Trusting God's wisdom over our own is essential.

6. 1 Corinthians 1:25 (NKJV) - "Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men."
- Recognizing our limitations and embracing God's wisdom is part of coming to the end of ourselves.

IV. Finding Strength in Weakness:
7. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NKJV) - "And He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
- We find true strength when we acknowledge our weakness and rely on God's grace.

V. Letting Go of Burdens:
8. Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) - "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
- Jesus invites us to come to Him and lay our burdens down.

9. Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) - "Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved."
- Surrendering our burdens to God is an act of trust and humility.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, coming to the end of ourselves is not a sign of weakness but of wisdom. It's a transformative journey where we recognize our need for God, surrender our will to Him, trust in His wisdom, find strength in our weakness, and let go of our burdens. As we embrace these truths, we can experience the fullness of God's grace and His transformative power in our lives. May we all strive to come to the end of ourselves and surrender to God's amazing grace. Amen.

Original Air Date: 1-7-23