Surrender: cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
1. Surrender keeps you from making enemies of those you need
Hebrews 6:4–6
2. Surrender = Survival
(Flavias Josephus)
3 Hindrances to True Surrender
1. When I'm Stubborn
Pants Story Sis Kellee
Psalm 81:11–14
Proverbs 29:1
Revelation 2:20-22
2. When I'm Stupid
Punishment Story Mrs. Brown
Proverbs 12:1
Jeremiah 4:22
Jeremiah 10:21
3. When I'm Struggling
Painting Story
I'm Not Worth It
Romans 7:15-19
Romans 7:21–8:1
A. Separate your Who from your Do
B. Human Being not Human Doing
Conclusion
How to Surrender
Romans 12:1–2 (msg)
Confession
Father I thank You for calling me to Surrender because I know that Surrender can lead to my Survival. So, I won't be stubborn or stupid, and even when I'm struggling I will choose to rely on You.
