Crossroads Church Stop Trying to Control God | Revival Featuring Jon Tyson
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Nov 2, 2025 
Jon Tyson, a seasoned pastor and speaker known for his impactful messages, leads a powerful discussion on surrendering to God’s will. He emphasizes that God can't be controlled and challenges the notion that good deeds will earn blessings. Tyson presents three temptations of control over obedience, revealing how it damages relationships and hinders spiritual freedom. He encourages listeners to surrender their future, shame, and will, using personal stories and a captivating trapeze analogy to illustrate the beauty of trusting God completely.
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Trust Declines, Control Rises
- Trust in society and God is declining, and control replaces trust.
- Jon Tyson argues control undermines experiencing God's love and presence.
Don't Force God's Timing
- Stop forcing God's timing and wait instead of acting prematurely.
- Avoid making God's will happen faster by your own anxious interventions.
Choose Whole Obedience
- Give God full obedience rather than partial offerings or bargains.
- Remember that 'to obey is better than sacrifice' when you feel tempted to hold back.
