How do we attain eternal life according to the sermon?

In the sermon, the preacher emphasizes that eternal life can only be attained through a profound recognition of our inability to achieve righteousness through our works. This realization leads one to depend entirely on Christ’s work on the cross. As stated in Matthew 19:26, while it is impossible for man to save himself, with God, all things are possible. The sermon teaches that through faith, believers are united with Christ – sharing in His death and resurrection. This union is fundamental to salvation: as we acknowledge our spiritual bankruptcy and place our trust in Christ, we receive the gift of eternal life. Hence, the pathway to eternal life involves understanding our own insufficiency and resting in the sufficiency of Christ alone.