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Introduction: Scripture Text - John 8:31, 32, 44 (KJV). John 8:31, 32, 44 (KJV). Vs. 31 – Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; Vs. 32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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Introduction: Scripture Text - John 8:31, 32, 44 (KJV)
John 8:31, 32, 44 (KJV) • Vs. 31 – Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; • Vs. 32 - And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:31, 32, 44 (KJV) • Vs. 44 - Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
FREE!!!!Sermonic Emphasis: Confronting The Enemy of Our Freedom Pastor W.J. Jackson, Sr. Sunday, April 6, 2008
Introduction A. Review of 3/30/08 B. April’s Worship Emphasis
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. • Ephesians 1:15 – 19a (NLT – 1996)
Ephesians 1:15 – 19a • Vs. 15 – Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for Christians everywhere, • Vs. 16 – I have never stopped thanking God for you. I pray for you constantly,
Ephesians 1:15 – 19a • Vs. 17 – asking God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you might grow in your knowledge of God.
Ephesians 1:15 – 19a • Vs. 18 – I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the wonderful future he has promised to those he called. I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.
Ephesians 1:15 – 19a • Vs. 19a – I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him.
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. A. Believers Must Understand Their Blessed Position “In Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV)
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 4 - According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 5 - Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 6 - To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 7 - In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 9 - Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 10 - That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 11 - In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 12 - That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
Ephesians 1:3 – 7, 9 – 13 (KJV) • Vs. 13 - In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) • Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. • Believers Must Understand Their Incredibly Great Power Obtained From Christ. Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996)
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996) • Vs. 19 – I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996) • Vs. 20 – that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996) • Vs. 21 – Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else in this world or in the world to come.
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996) • Vs. 22 – And God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he gave him this authority for the benefit of the church.
Ephesians 1:19 – 23 (NLT - 1996) • Vs. 23 – And the church is his body; it is filled by Christ, who fills everything everywhere with his presence.
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. C. Believers Must Understand Their Special Place “Together With Christ.” Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV)
Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) • Vs. 4 - But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) • Vs. 5 - Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) • Vs. 6 - And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) • Vs. 7 - That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Luke 9: 1,2 (KJV) • Vs. 1 - Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
Luke 9: 1,2 (KJV) • Vs. 2 - And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 11- Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 12 - But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 13 - Woe unto thee, Chorazin! Woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repeated, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 14 - But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 15 - And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shall be thrust down to hell.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 16 - He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despised you despised me; and he that despised me despised him that sent me.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 17- And the seventy returned again with joy, saying Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 18 - And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 19 - Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 10:11-20 (KJV) • Vs. 20 - Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven.
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. C. Believers Must Understand Their Special Place “Together With Christ.” Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) Ephesians 2:1 – 3 (NLT – 1996)
Ephesians 2:1 – 3 (NLT – 1996) • Vs. 1 – Once you were dead, doomed forever because of your many sins.
Ephesians 2:1 – 3 (NLT – 1996) • Vs. 2 – You used to live just like the rest of the world, full of sin, obeying Satan, the mighty prince of the power of the air. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God.
Ephesians 2:1 – 3 (NLT – 1996) • Vs. 3 – All of us used to live that way, following the passions and desires of our evil nature. We were born with an evil nature, and we were under God’s anger just like everyone else.
I. The Enemy of Our Freedom Must Be Confronted With The Right (Biblical) Perspective. C. Believers Must Understand Their Special Place “Together With Christ.” Ephesians 2:4 – 7 (KJV) Ephesians 2:1 – 3 (NLT – 1996) Ephesians 2:8 – 10 (NLT – 1996)