What God Actually Wants From You | Will Derryberry

What does God actually want from you? In a world full of pressure, performance, and unclear expectations, Micah 6:8 gives a surprisingly clear answer: do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.

This message explores how God was never after empty ritual or outward perfection. He has always wanted hearts shaped by covenant faithfulness, humility, and relationship. From Israel’s story to the Pharisees to the way Jesus moved toward the overlooked, this sermon reminds us that the Kingdom of God is not built on dividing lines, but on the faithful heart of God.

In this message:

• What Micah 6:8 really means
• Why God wants more than religious performance
• How pride distorts faith and humility restores it
• The difference between boundary maintenance and covenant faithfulness
• How Jesus modeled justice, mercy, and humility
• What it looks like to reflect God’s heart in everyday life

Whether you’ve been following Jesus for years or you’re trying to figure out what faith really looks like, this message is a reminder that God’s desire is not perfection — it’s humble, faithful relationship.

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Micah 6:3, Leviticus 26:12

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