Wednesday 04/22/2026 Missions Conference

The sermon centers on the transformative power of total surrender to God, emphasizing that true discipleship requires a daily, intentional choice to deny oneself, take up one's cross, and follow Christ. Drawing from Luke 9:23, it highlights that surrender is not a one-time decision but a lifestyle marked by self-denial, comfort, control, and independence, illustrated through personal stories of missionaries who embraced hardship for the sake of the Gospel. The message underscores that while surrender involves sacrifice, it ultimately leads to a life of purpose, peace, and eternal significance, as those who lose their lives for Christ's sake find true life. The preacher calls the congregation to examine their hearts, asking what they are withholding from God, and invites a personal, courageous commitment to surrender all—plans, career, relationships, and future—to God's will, trusting that such surrender yields eternal rewards and deepened intimacy with Christ.