Danny’s sermon focused on the tension between control and faith, exploring how our desire to control aspects of our lives can hinder our trust in God. He began by acknowledging our natural inclination to prefer control over chaos, using humorous references like Maxwell Smart’s “CONTROL” agency versus “KAOS” to illustrate his point.

He then delved into two biblical encounters to highlight different responses to Jesus. In Mark 6, Jesus returns to His hometown, where the people are skeptical and take offense at Him due to their familiarity, leading to a lack of faith. Conversely, in Matthew 8, a Roman centurion—a man accustomed to authority and control—approaches Jesus with remarkable faith, believing that Jesus can heal his servant with just a word. Jesus is amazed by the centurion’s faith, contrasting it with the unbelief of His own townspeople.

Danny emphasized that true faith requires relinquishing control to God. He pointed out that control and faith cannot coexist; holding onto control replaces the need for faith. He encouraged the congregation to examine areas in their lives where they might be resisting God’s control due to fear, insecurity, or a desire for self-reliance.

To nurture faith, Danny suggested practical steps:
1. Acknowledge Jesus - Recognize God’s presence and sovereignty.
2. Follow Him - Commit to living according to Jesus’ teachings.
3. Get to Know Him - Develop a personal relationship through prayer and study.
4. Observe His Works - Be attentive to God’s actions in the world.
5. Sacrifice for His Sake - Be willing to give up personal desires for God’s purposes.
6. Obey Him - Act on God’s guidance even when it’s challenging.

He concluded by encouraging everyone to “let go and let God,” reminding them that even faith as small as a mustard seed is powerful. By surrendering control, we allow God to work more fully in our lives, leading to deeper faith and greater spiritual growth.