This powerful message centres on two transformative words that have the capacity to rewrite our entire story: 'but God.' Drawing from Ephesians, we're reminded that we were once dead in our transgressions, lost and far from God, but God made us alive through His grace. This isn't just theological language—it's the reality of transformation that many of us have experienced. The sermon walks us through the profound truth that even when we weren't seeking God, He was relentlessly pursuing us. He placed people in our paths, answered prayers we didn't know were being prayed, and orchestrated moments of divine intervention. The message beautifully connects this truth to the act of baptism, explaining how it serves as our public 'but God' moment—a declaration that our lives were heading in one direction until God stepped in. Baptism symbolises death to our old selves and resurrection to new life, representing not an achievement we earn but a gift we receive. Whether we're taking our first step of faith or we've walked with Jesus for years, we're invited to embrace fresh 'but God' moments where His mercy meets our mess, His grace overcomes our shame, and His love transforms our identity.