Coming to the End of Yourself — A Wake-Up Call from Derek Prince

Coming to the End of Yourself — A Wake-Up Call from Derek Prince

In a world obsessed with self-help, self-expression, and self-fulfillment, Derek Prince’s sermon “You Need to Come to the End of Yourself” stands out like a clear trumpet in the fog of modern Christianity. It's a sobering yet life-giving message that calls us to lay down the illusion of self-sufficiency and embrace the power of surrender.

Prince reminds us that the Christian life does not begin with self-improvement—it begins with self-denial. Jesus Himself said, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Luke 9:23). Yet for many of us, the cross has become a symbol, not a lifestyle.

In this sermon, Derek Prince draws a line in the sand: until we come to the end of ourselves—our pride, our independence, our human effort—we cannot fully know the power of God. The Holy Spirit fills the empty, not the full. God’s strength is made perfect in weakness, not in self-confidence.

Why Is This Message So Vital?

Because the lie of self-sufficiency is subtle. It shows up in our prayerlessness, our anxiety, our insistence on figuring things out on our own before “bringing it to God.” But as Prince teaches, God is not interested in reforming our old nature—He wants to crucify it. The Christian life is not “God helping me be better,” it is “Christ in me, the hope of glory” (Colossians 1:27).

The Way Forward: Daily Surrender

Coming to the end of yourself doesn’t happen all at once. It’s a daily choice to bow before the Lord and say, “Not my will, but Yours be done.” It’s in the quiet moments of brokenness, weakness, and repentance that we encounter the grace and power of God like never before.

Derek Prince doesn’t just preach information—he delivers revelation. This message is not only convicting, it is freeing. Because when we truly let go of ourselves, we find the One who never fails.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been striving, stressing, or feeling distant from God, “You Need to Come to the End of Yourself” is a timely word for you. It will challenge you, yes—but it will also comfort you. Because the end of yourself is not the end of your story—it’s the beginning of Christ living His life through you.

Take time to watch this sermon with an open heart. Let it press you toward the feet of Jesus, where true life begins.