Coming To An End Of Ourselves (Clip)
Randy Krahn emphasizes the spiritual breakthrough that occurs when believers surrender their own resources and ambitions fully to God, recognizing their own insufficiency.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering all aspects of our lives to God, using the story of John and Peter encountering the lame beggar at the synagogue. It highlights the need to empty ourselves of personal wealth and ambitions, recognizing that true power lies in what God can do with what we offer Him.
Full Transcript
When the brothers, John and Peter, went by that synagogue there, and the man there, the beggar, who was lame, was sitting there asking alms. They said, silver and gold have I none. The problem is, brothers, our pockets still have some silver and we have a little gold.
When we can come to the end of ourselves, and we can realize it's not of what we can do with the millions and the billions, but it's what he can do with whatever we bring and put in, all into the money plot. And say, Lord, have all of me, all my hopes and dreams and plans, all my ambitions, I surrender these in your hands.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction of the lame beggar at the temple gate
- Peter and John’s response: no silver or gold to give
- The spiritual lesson about true riches
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- The problem of holding onto our own resources
- The need to come to the end of ourselves
- Recognizing God’s power in what we surrender
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III
- Total surrender of hopes, dreams, and plans
- Trusting God with all ambitions
- Living a life fully yielded to God’s will
Key Quotes
“Silver and gold have I none.” — Randy Krahn
“When we can come to the end of ourselves, and we can realize it's not of what we can do with the millions and the billions, but it's what he can do with whatever we bring and put in.” — Randy Krahn
“Lord, have all of me, all my hopes and dreams and plans, all my ambitions, I surrender these in your hands.” — Randy Krahn
Application Points
- Evaluate what personal resources or ambitions you are holding onto instead of surrendering to God.
- Practice daily surrender by offering your plans and dreams to God in prayer.
- Trust that God can work through your limited resources to accomplish His greater purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to come to the end of ourselves?
It means recognizing our own limitations and surrendering our resources and ambitions fully to God.
Why is surrender important in the Christian life?
Surrender allows God to work through us and accomplish His purposes beyond our own abilities.
What is the significance of Peter and John having no silver or gold?
It illustrates that spiritual power and blessing come not from material wealth but from faith and dependence on God.
How can I practically surrender my ambitions to God?
By consciously giving God your plans and trusting Him to guide and fulfill them according to His will.