What If The Church Actually Surrendered

Send us a note!If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel unheard or why fasting feels like effort with no fruit, Isaiah has an answer that’s both convicting and freeing. We sit with Pastor Carl from The Mountain Cross in Waynesville, North Carolina, as he walks through Isaiah 58 and 59 and presses on a hard idea: God isn’t asking for religious strain, he’s asking for surrendered hearts.We talk about the “fast” God chooses, the kind that loosens bonds of wickedness and breaks every chain. That starts with repentance and honesty about how we misrepresent the gospel, especially when we turn Christianity into “be good” instead of “run to Jesus.” The message gets practical fast: share bread with the hungry, welcome the poor, cover the naked, and stop hiding behind excuses when compassion feels inconvenient. Along the way, we look at God’s promises for wholehearted surrender: light in darkness, healing, guidance, protection, and a life that flourishes like a watered garden.Then the scope widens to the church and the nation. Isaiah’s warning about sin, truth, and justice hits close to home, and the call is clear: revival starts in our hearts before foundations can be rebuilt for future generations. We also reflect on Sabbath as rest fulfilled in Jesus and the hope of God’s coming new heaven and new earth when chaos does not get the last word. If this challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. The 20th anniversary of Facing the Giants, Monday September 14 - 6:30PM at the Smoky Mountain Cinema in Waynesville.Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.