Come to Fulfill | Part 16 | Matthew 19:16-30

Title: Unconditional Surrender: The Path to True Discipleship

Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the concept of unconditional surrender to Christ, emphasizing that true discipleship requires letting go of personal kingdoms and worldly attachments. The pastor delves into Jesus' encounter with the rich young man, highlighting the challenge of prioritizing God's kingdom over personal wealth and success. The sermon underscores the importance of faithfulness over worldly metrics of success and redefines greatness in God's kingdom as service to others.

Key Points:
- Your personal kingdom must be overthrown to enter God's kingdom
- God values faithfulness over worldly success and numbers
- Greatness in God's kingdom is achieved through service, not position
- Salvation and inclusion in God's kingdom are impossible with man, but possible with God
- Following Jesus leads to eternal life, not just earthly loss
- We cannot leverage God's kingdom to build our own

Scripture Reference:
- Matthew 19:16-30 (primary focus)
- Matthew 20:1-28 (supporting passages)

Stories:
- The rich young man who couldn't give up his possessions to follow Jesus
- The parable of the laborers in the vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)
- Joseph of Arimathea as an example of a rich man who was also a disciple
- The pastor's experience at a youth conference contrasting his teaching with another speaker's prosperity message
- The burial practices of Egyptian pharaohs as an illustration of the futility of earthly riches