In this Rally Sunday message, Eric Morris walks through Luke 18:15–30 and confronts one of our deepest struggles: our addiction to certainty. Through the contrast between children, a rich ruler, and Peter, we see that the Kingdom is not procured through control, performance, or self-made confidence—but received with childlike trust. This teaching exposes how easily responsibility turns into control, and how fear often disguises itself as wisdom. Jesus invites us out of negotiation and into surrender. Big Idea: The Kingdom is received with childlike trust, not procured through self-made certainty. Key Themes: Childlike faith vs. self-securing certainty Control dressed as responsibility Why “What must I do?” is the wrong question Receiving the Kingdom instead of negotiating with God The impossibility of self-salvation Why surrender is worth it—now and forever Scripture Focus: Luke 18:15–17 — Receiving the Kingdom like a child Luke 18:18–23 — The ruler’s negotiation and self-justification Luke 18:24–27 — What is impossible with man is possible with God Luke 18:28–30 — Peter’s surrender and Jesus’ promise Key Takeaways: A child comes open, dependent, and teachable A rival throne prevents the King from being received Eternal life cannot be secured by performance—it must be received by grace Certainty cannot be achieved; the Kingdom is received The question shifts from “What must I do?” to “Who do I trust?” This message invites honest reflection: What are you clenching to feel safe? Where are you negotiating instead of trusting? What is one concrete step of surrender God is asking you to take this week? Watch, reflect, and respond—and subscribe for more Rally messages and biblical teaching.

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