Message // Line By Line: I Surrender // Oct 08, 2023

Pastor Andy Cass At Echo, we engage in profound weekly surrender prayer . Throughout this message series, our goal is to dissect that prayer line by line and even word by word, aiming to provide greater clarity and understanding of the declarations we make. TEXT: Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:6-7; John 21:25; 6:35-40; 8:12-20; 10:7-10; 10:11-20; 11:24-27; 14:5-8; 15: 1-8 NOTES: Big Idea: If I believe Jesus is the true definition of good , then I must confess that I am not good; in fact, I am corrupted by sin and in need of God’s goodness to shape me. 1. If Jesus is my provider, then I willingly acknowledge that I am unable to provide for myself or others. 2. If I believe Jesus is the illuminated perspective, then I willingly acknowledge that I am in the dark and need His light in my life. 3. If I believe that Jesus is my protector, then I need not defend myself; I need only stay within His protection. 4. If I believe Jesus is the true definition of good, then I must confess that I am not good; in fact, I am corrupted by sin and in need of God’s goodness to shape me. 5. If I believe Jesus is powerful, then I realize that I am ultimately powerless to achieve any lasting accomplishment on my own. 6. If I believe that Jesus is the one true pathway, I must remind myself that my way, my intuition, and my drive may lead me in the wrong direction. 7. If I believe that Jesus is the true vine, planted and secure, I cling to Him because I am unstable, insecure, and seeking life. Romans Road: Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 6:23a For the wages of sin is death Romans 6:23b but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have