I Want All Of That

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of having a heart that is fully surrendered to God, with a deep longing to experience His presence and power. We are reminded that true spiritual growth and maturity come from allowing our hearts to break for what breaks God's heart. This requires a willingness to surrender our own desires and ambitions, and instead, seek to have the mind of Christ, the heart of Christ, and all that He has to offer.

Key Scripture References

• Matthew 11:28-30 - Jesus invites us to come to Him, weary and burdened, and find rest for our souls. This passage highlights the importance of surrendering our lives to God, and finding peace in His presence.
• Galatians 2:20 - We are called to live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself up for us. This verse emphasizes the need to have a heart that is fully surrendered to Christ, and to live our lives according to His love.
• Ephesians 4:13-15 - We are called to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ. This passage highlights the importance of spiritual growth and maturity, which comes from allowing our hearts to break for what breaks God's heart.
• 1 Corinthians 2:16 - We have the mind of Christ. This verse emphasizes the need to have a heart that is fully surrendered to God, and to live our lives according to His wisdom and understanding.
• Matthew 9:36-38 - Jesus saw the crowds as sheep without a shepherd, and He felt compassion for them. This passage highlights the importance of having a heart that breaks for what breaks God's heart, and being willing to serve others with compassion and love.
• John 14:15 - If you love Me, keep My commandments. This verse emphasizes the need to have a heart that is fully surrendered to Christ, and to live our lives according to His teachings and commands.
• Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God. This passage highlights the need to have a heart that is fully surrendered to God, and to live our lives according to His will.

Key Takeaways

• We must allow our hearts to break for what breaks God's heart, which requires surrendering our own desires and ambitions. This means being willing to serve others with compassion and love, just as Jesus did.
• We are called to live by faith in the Son of God, who loved us and gave Himself up for us. This means having a heart that is fully surrendered to Christ, and living our lives according to His love.
• We must have the mind of Christ, which requires humility, compassion, and a willingness to serve others. This means being willing to put aside our own desires and ambitions, and instead, seek to live according to God's wisdom and understanding.
• True spiritual growth and maturity come from allowing our hearts to break for what breaks God's heart. This means being willing to surrender our lives to God, and finding peace in His presence.

This Week's Challenge

This week, take time to reflect on your own heart and motivations. Ask yourself: "What are my desires and ambitions? Are they aligned with God's will?" Be willing to surrender your own desires and ambitions, and instead, seek to have the mind of Christ, the heart of Christ, and all that He has to offer.

Reflection Questions

• What is it about your life that breaks God's heart? Is there something specific that you are carrying a burden for, or something that you feel is lacking in your spiritual walk?
• How can you apply the principle of having a heart that breaks for what breaks God's heart to your relationships with others? How can you serve and love those around you with compassion and kindness?
• What are some areas in your life where you need to surrender your own desires and ambitions, and instead, seek to live according to God's wisdom and understanding?