Posts Tagged ‘ Freedom ’

VerseD: Matthew 5:5

The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 5:5, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and we join in His love fornthe lost when we are kind and gentle with unbelievers, knowing they are still under the oppression of sin and in desperate need of the freedom of the gospel, needing the same help we receive from God.

VerseD: Matthew 5:4

Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.

Matthew 5:4, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and those who mourn their sin and the effects of sin find comfort and freedom in Christ who redeems from the oppression of sin.

VerseD: Matthew 5:3

“The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”

Matthew 5:3, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and the poor in spirit are aware of how oppressive sin is. God reaches out by the Holy Spirit to draw us to Christ and find freedom.

VerseD: Psalm 42:11

Why am I so depressed? Why this turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him, my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, especially that all are oppressed by sin. When we focus too much on our sin and evil in the world, it is easy to be depressed, but focusing on Christ gives peace and hope.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 12:9

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

2 Corinthians 12:9, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed, and when we give ourselves over to His freedom from sin He can even use our weaknesses for good, perhaps as a bridge to others who are oppressed.

VerseD: Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.

Isaiah 1:17, HCSB

God’s heart is for the oppressed. All are oppressed by sin, but some face more challenges. The Holy Spirit should move us in the love of Christ to seek justice in all things.

Sermon: Law & Freedom – Galatians 5:1-15

I preached again!

As usual, I have my PowerPoint below the video from Paulden Christian Fellowship.

Law & Freedom – Galatians 5:1-15

VerseD: John 8:32

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

John 8:32, CSB

God deserves our thanks, especially for coming Himself to free us from sin, shame, and separation from Him. We have true freedom when we follow Christ.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

2 Corinthians 3:17, CSB

Only God can save us from our sins, and, when we come to Him in faith, His Holy Spirit indwells us and empowers us in that freedom from and over sin.

VerseD: Psalm 19:1

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the expanse proclaims the work of his hands.

Psalm 19:1, CSB

God is our Creator and Savior, freeing us from worry by knowing that the universe itself shows His faithfulness and power.