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Brag On God (Episode 4): God Made

There are moments in church that feel less like a service and more like a collision with the presence of God.

Episode 4 of our Brag On God series was one of those Sundays.

From the opening worship—declaring “You get the glory”—to the altar call where hands went up and hearts surrendered, God reminded us of something simple but life-changing:

We don’t brag on ourselves.
We brag on the Lord.

This message was also special because it was preached in collaboration—Pastor Joseph and Assistant Pastor Christian preaching together in real time, building the message like a spiritual relay race. It wasn’t a performance. It was a declaration.

The Theme: Brag On God Because He’s Worthy

We live in a culture that celebrates being “self-made.” But Scripture flips that mindset and tells us clearly:

“Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 10:17)

This series has been about showing the church how to recognize God as:

  • Healer

  • Provider

  • Protector

  • Sustainer

But in Episode 4, the focus sharpened:

God is the prize.

We don’t serve Him to get something from Him.
We serve Him for Him.

Because when you chase blessings more than the Blesser, you’ll always end up empty. But when you realize God Himself is the blessing, you discover a faith that can’t be shaken.

Point 1: You’re Not Self-Made — You’re God Made

One of the strongest moments of the message was this statement:

“You’re not self-made. You’re God made.”

The sermon took us to Ephesians 2:10, reminding us we are God’s workmanship—His masterpiece—created on purpose for a purpose.

That means:

  • You weren’t an accident.

  • You weren’t a mistake.

  • You weren’t randomly formed.

God was intentional about you.

Before you were formed, God already knew you. (Jeremiah 1:5)

So when life tries to label you, you can brag on God and say:

  • I’m different because God made me.

  • I’m chosen.

  • I’m set apart.

  • I’m fearfully and wonderfully made.

Point 2: I’m Christ-Strong

The second major declaration of the message:

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Yes, the verse says “I can,” but the power isn’t in me—it’s in Christ.

This truth came through clearly:

It’s not your strength.
It’s not your wisdom.
It’s not your ability.
It’s Jesus in you.

And when Christ is in you, you’re connected to greater:

“Greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4)

One of the most encouraging lines was this:

“If it’s you and God against the whole world… the whole world is outnumbered.”

Small Faith + Big God

The sermon reminded us that it’s not the size of your faith that matters most—it’s the size of the God your faith is placed in.

Even if your faith feels small right now, you can still brag because:

  • God is steady when you feel shaky.

  • God is strong when you feel weak.

  • God is faithful even when you’ve been inconsistent.

The Gospel Moment: He Died So You Could Live

Episode 4 didn’t just inspire—it invited.

The message turned toward the Gospel clearly:

We weren’t saved by our blood.
We weren’t saved by our effort.
We weren’t saved by our good works.

We’re saved by grace—because Jesus stepped in our place.

He carried the cross.
He took the weight.
He became what He wasn’t—so we could become who we were called to be.

And the blog can’t say this softly:

The reason we can brag is because Jesus made a way.

Without Him, we’re nothing.
With Him, we’re new.

Salvation & Altar Response

One of the most powerful parts of the service was the invitation: moving from “almost” into an actual relationship with Jesus.

Hands went up. People came forward. And the prayer over the altar focused on freedom from:

  • guilt

  • shame

  • depression

  • anxiety

  • heaviness

  • bondage to the past

This was a reminder that church isn’t a stage—it’s a hospital, and Jesus still heals.

A Word for the Church: Restoration

Later in the service, a word was spoken clearly:

Restoration.

Not slowly. Not one day maybe.

Swiftly.

Restoration in families.
Restoration in joy.
Restoration in hope.
Restoration in strength.
Restoration in peace.

And the encouragement was simple:

Don’t leave looking for it—leave knowing it’s already done.

Take It Home: Brag On God This Thanksgiving

One of the most practical moments came at the end:

When you’re around the table and everyone says what they’re thankful for…
take your turn and brag on God.

Not to be religious—
but to be honest.

Because if you look back, you’ll find a thousand reasons you’re still standing.

Watch Episode 4

If you missed it or want to revisit it, watch here:
Brag On God — Episode 4 (Finale)
https://www.youtube.com/live/3xUtL44-c_E

Closing Prayer (for the reader)

God, thank You for being the reason we can boast. Remind us we are not self-made—we are God made. Strengthen us through Christ, restore what’s been broken, and draw hearts into a real relationship with Jesus. In Jesus’ name, amen.