In this sermon, Surrender: Crying Out from the Depths to God’s Living Hope, PJ Sexton unpacks Psalm 130 as a powerful example of how we can bring our deepest struggles and prayers before God. Beginning with the psalmist’s cry ‘out of the depths,’ Sexton explores how Jesus, who experienced suffering and interceded for us, fully understands our pain. The message highlights biblical figures like Jacob wrestling with God, David hiding in caves, Jonah’s rebellion, and Hezekiah’s patient hope to show how God often brings us to the end of ourselves so we can surrender fully and experience His mercy. Drawing on scriptures such as Romans 8:26-27, Psalm 23:4, and 1 Peter 1:3, the sermon emphasises the necessity of heartfelt prayer over empty words, the intertwining of depth and valley in faith journeys, and the hope of redemption through Christ’s sacrifice and promised return. Listeners are invited to trust God’s unfailing love, find strength in the valley, and live confidently in the hope of victory.