What does it really mean to submit to God? In this powerful and honest message from James 4, Pastor Suzie Genin explores the call to submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him. In a culture that prizes independence and self-promotion, Scripture invites us into a better way—a surrendered life under the authority and goodness of Jesus.

Through practical insight, personal reflection, and biblical truth, this sermon breaks down how submission and humility aren’t signs of weakness, but the pathway to spiritual authority, freedom, and transformation. When we align ourselves with God’s Word and resist the lies of the enemy, we begin to walk in the bold, Spirit-filled life we were created for.

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This sermon answers:

1. What does it mean to submit to God in a culture of independence?

2. How do we actively resist the devil and recognize spiritual deception?

3. Why does humility unlock freedom and deeper intimacy with God?