I Quit!

"I Quit!"

Key Verse:"Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.'" (Matthew 16:24)

Introduction:Sometimes, the most empowering phrase we can utter is "I quit!" But what do we mean by quitting? In today's sermon, we’ll explore the different aspects of our spiritual journey where saying "I quit" can be the first step towards a deeper relationship with God.

1. Quit Worrying

Supporting Scripture:"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?" (Matthew 6:25)

Word Illustration:Imagine you're holding a backpack filled with heavy rocks, each representing a worry you carry. Every time you choose to trust God instead of worrying, you remove a rock from the pack. Over time, you’ll notice that your journey becomes lighter and easier.

2. Quit Complaining

Supporting Scripture:"Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, 'children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.' Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky." (Philippians 2:14-15)

Word Illustration:Complaints are like static on a radio, distracting us from the beautiful music of life. When we quit complaining, we tune into God's frequency and hear His plans and purposes more clearly.

3. Quit Comparing

Supporting Scripture:"We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise." (2 Corinthians 10:12)

Word Illustration:Think of a race where each runner has a different course. Comparing your path to others' doesn’t make sense, because God has a unique and perfect plan for each of us. When we quit comparing, we stay focused on our personal race.

4. Quit Doubting

Supporting Scripture:"But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind." (James 1:6)

Word Illustration:Doubt is like a fog that obscures our vision. When we quit doubting and trust in God’s promises, the fog lifts, and we can see the path He has set before us.

Conclusion:Quitting the things that hinder our walk with God isn’t about giving up; it’s about making room for His peace, joy, and guidance. When we say "I quit" to worry, complaints, comparisons, and doubt, we say "I accept" to God’s greater plan for our lives.