Weekly Sermon Guide: https://www.mycoastal.org/s/8424-Sermon-Guide-The-Curse-of-Being-Your-Own-God.pdf
I curse myself when I strive for perfection apart from God, judging others for the same shortcomings I possess and seeking fulfillment in things that don't satisfy. I can't manufacture lasting joy, love, hope, security, or significance, nor can I sustain the perfection required in work, relationships, or within my own soul. Trying to be my own god only leads to pride, anger, and exhaustion. We have two choices: trust Jesus to be God and let Him judge us, or trust ourselves and face inevitable failure. Jesus judges us guilty but bears the punishment Himself, taking on the curse so we can be free. His overwhelming love means He endures the pain and death we deserve. In Him, our curse is lifted, revealing that we are more broken than we admit and more loved than we dare to hope.
Pastor Andy Rock is the Senior Pastor of Coastal Community Church. It’s located in Grover Beach, CA, and serves communities across the central coast.
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Coastal Community Church is located at 1830 Farroll Road, Grover Beach, CA 93420.
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