About this episode

Pastor Michael Chandler discusses the importance of submission to authority and the posture of humility in the kingdom of God.

Are you struggling to submit to authority in your life? In this message, Pastor Michael Chandler unpacks what 1 Peter 2 reveals about submission, reminding us that the posture of the kingdom of God is not power or control, but humility and surrender. He challenges us to guard our words about those in authority and surround ourselves with wise people who can speak into our blind spots. If you've wrestled with authority, felt the sting of unfair leadership, or wondered why submission matters to your faith, this message will encourage you to trust that God is at work even through the most difficult circumstances.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Chandler

Topics covered

• submission
• authority
• humility
• surrender
• faith
• leadership

Keywords

• submission
• authority
• humility
• faith
• leadership
• 1 Peter 2
• surrender

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Peter 2

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