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Out of Control

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“I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” These words from the Apostle Paul might be some of the most relatable in the Bible. Have you ever felt that way—caught in a struggle with yourself, wanting to do better but falling into the same patterns? We all do at times. We overextend or overindulge in areas like spending, drinking, working, losing our temper, or overcommitting on our schedules. It can feel like we’re powerless to get things under control.

Why is it so hard to live the life we truly desire, even when we have the best intentions?

This sermon explores the challenge of mastering our desires so that we can live for what we want most, rather than what we want right now. What if real change isn’t just about trying harder? What if it isn’t something that’s missing in our lives, but someone? Understanding this difference could be the key to lasting change and a new kind of freedom.

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide.

“I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” These words from the Apostle Paul might be some of the most relatable in the Bible. Have you ever felt that way—caught in a struggle with yourself, wanting to do better but falling into the same patterns? We all do at times. We overextend or overindulge in areas like spending, drinking, working, losing our temper, or overcommitting on our schedules. It can feel like we’re powerless to get things under control.

Why is it so hard to live the life we truly desire, even when we have the best intentions?

This sermon explores the challenge of mastering our desires so that we can live for what we want most, rather than what we want right now. What if real change isn’t just about trying harder? What if it isn’t something that’s missing in our lives, but someone? Understanding this difference could be the key to lasting change and a new kind of freedom.

  continue reading

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