Sermon: Freedom In Christ
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Duration: 35:31
Size: 16.2 MB
Scripture: John 8:31-36
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Today as America we celebrate our 234th birthday.
Our founding fathers believed freedom was infinitely more desirable than slavery and bondage. Freedom was worth fighting for. Many Christians do not know this freedom because they are still leading a life of defeat rather than a life of abundance.
Freedom From Satan
Jesus Christ purchased our freedom with his death at the cross. You and I have the key to set free those who are in the bondage of sin.
Freedom From Sin
We have all missed the mark and are in need of the saving grace of God. We are no longer slaves. The power of sin is broken. We are no longer under sin’s control.
Freedom From Scars
Sin leaves scars. But salvation makes us a new person.
Freedom To Be Saintly
We can now shake off those bad habits and live up to our dreams and potentials. We are free to become all that the Lord wants us to be. Some of you made that declaration at conversion and some haven’t. I call you to sign the Christian’s declaration.
“Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have bound my life. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and set me free from Satan and sin. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
The Christian’s Declaration Of Independence
I am free from failure for “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.” Philippians 4:13
I am free from want for “my God shall supply all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
I am free from fear for “God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
I am free from doubt for “God hath given to every man the measure of faith.” Romans 12:3
I am free from weakness, “for the Lord is the strength of my life.” Psalm 27:1 and “the people know their God shall be strong and do exploits.” Daniel 11:32
I am free from the power of Satan “for greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
I am free from defeat “for God always causeth me to triumph in Christ Jesus.” 2 Corinthians 2:14
I am free from ignorance, “for Christ Jesus is made unto me wisdom from God.” 1 Corinthians 1:30
I am free from sin “for the blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth me from all sin.” 1 John 1:7
I am free from worry “for I am to cast my cares upon Him.” 1 Peter 5:7
I am free from bondage “for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 3:17
I am free from condemnation, “for there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1