Every saint has a past. Every sinner has a future.
We all have strongholds from our past that keep us in a state of enslavement. It could be the way we speak to ourselves in our own minds, toxic relationships that we can't disconnect from, habits of fear or pain that never seem to heal. And sometimes it's even our own underestimation of how enslaved we actually are.
The good news is that there is a solution. One that's found in Christ, the hope for our freedom.
This sermon defines true contentment as a byproduct of trusting in God’s wise providence, freeing us from the restless desires of a comparison-driven culture. We learn to be content in all circumstances, not through self-effort, but through the empowering grace of Jesus Christ who provides our ultimate fulfillment.
This sermon teaches that stubborn sins are rooted in our habit of rejecting God and replacing Him with idols. We can overcome these sins and find spiritual freedom by embracing new holy habits, continually remembering God's grace, and seeking Him in His Word.
This sermon teaches that while pain can be a form of spiritual bondage, it is a reality of living in a fallen world. Rather than letting it drive us away, we are to embrace pain as a tool that has purpose—drawing us closer to God and leading us to deeper faith.
This sermon teaches that while we may feel enslaved by our past and old habits, Christ has already set us free from the mastery of sin. It encourages believers to live out of their new identity, rejecting shame and boldly declaring that Christ's resurrection has granted them the power to live in freedom.
