2019 Men's Weekend - Session 2

What does it mean to walk with a spiritual limp, and how does God use times of testing to break our self-reliance and draw us into total surrender?In this men's retreat message, Guest Speaker Matt Carter reflects on Jacob's all-night wrestling match with God and shares his own intense journey through severe health trials and pastoral burnout. Speaker Matt details his diagnosis with appendix cancer at age 31, a life-changing call from Pastor Neil McClendon urging him to live with "unction" or holy urgency, and a memorable encounter with John Piper on how suffering changes the way we read Scripture. Through an exposition of Philippians 1:6, Psalm 39, and Hebrews 12, this message challenges men to remove hidden hooks of sin—such as lust, pride, and complacency—before the enemy sets them or the Father's loving discipline steps in.In this episode, we cover:The Significance of Jacob’s Limp: Understanding how God allows us to reach the end of ourselves so He can change who we are.Living with Holy Urgency: Realizing the direct connection between understanding the shortness of life and living with divine purpose.Suffering as a Beautiful Hermeneutic: Discovering how seasons of pain and trials make the Word of God come alive in a deeper way.Recognizing the Enemy’s Hooks: Identifying hidden areas of compromise, lust, and entitlement before they cause lasting damage to legacy and ministry.The Promise of Sanctification: Resting in the truth that God will faithfully complete the good work He started in every believer.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube