A Return To Reliance

In the sermon "A Return to Reliance," Pastor Mike Atkins encourages the congregation to shift from self-reliance to relying on God for guidance and support. He discusses the cultural emphasis on independence, contrasting it with Christian reliance on God, rooted in Psalm 107. Pastor Atkins identifies four types of lostness: losing one's way, freedom, honor, and humility, and stresses the importance of crying out to God for help in each situation. He highlights the dangers of self-inspired narratives and encourages embracing divine reliance, emphasizing that true fulfillment and redemption come through union with God. Through personal anecdotes and biblical examples, he illustrates that God is a gracious, redemptive, and omnipresent force in our lives, urging us to engage with His guidance continuously.