The Gift of Giving Up
Apr 13, 2025 • Matt Willingham
This sermon, based on Philippians 2:5–11, explores the paradox of the Kingdom: true greatness comes through humble surrender. Jesus, though equal with God, emptied Himself, choosing to serve and obey—even to the point of death on the cross. Total surrender means prioritizing service over self, embracing obedience and sacrifice, and ultimately living to glorify God. The message challenges believers to lay down entitlement, live with humility, and reflect Christ’s glory through their surrendered lives.