Journey to Freedom Intro: Part 1 Sermon Guide

Journey to Freedom Intro: Part 1 Sermon Guide

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The sermon “Journey to Freedom” introduces a powerful 10-week series aimed at helping believers experience true freedom in Christ. Pastor Jimmy Seibert emphasizes that freedom from sin is not only possible but also biblically promised. This guide will help you reflect on the sermon’s key points and apply them to your life.

This sermon emphasizes:

• God loves, wants, accepts, adopts and is for every person
• Freedom from sin is possible through Christ’s sacrifice and the Holy Spirit’s power
• Sanctification is a process involving spirit, soul and body
• Surrendering our will to God is crucial for experiencing freedom
• Community plays a vital role in our journey to freedom
• God’s grace empowers us to say ‘no’ to sin and ‘yes’ to righteousness
• Our choices can strengthen or weaken our will’s ability to resist sin

Key Scriptures:

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world but that the world might be saved through Him.” John 3:16-17 (NASB1995).

“For sin shall not be master over you for you are not under law but under grace.” Romans 6:14 (NASB1995).

“No temptation has overtaken you, but such as is common to man; and God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also so that you will be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB1995).

“Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is He who calls you and He also will bring it to pass.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NASB1995).

Sermon Illustrations:

Table Questions:

These are questions based on the scriptures and sermon to help you put the teaching into practice. They can be used in discipleship, Lifegroup, as a family or with whoever is around your table this week.

1. How does understanding God’s love and acceptance impact your daily life? Can you share a time when you felt God’s love in a tangible way?
2. Pastor Jimmy mentioned that freedom from sin is not only possible but biblically promised. How does this truth challenge or encourage you in your faith journey?
3. The sermon emphasized the importance of community in our journey to freedom. How has being part of a faith community helped you grow spiritually?
4. Reflect on a time when you had to surrender your will to God. What was that experience like and what did you learn from it?
5. How do you practically “train” rather than just “try” in your spiritual life? What spiritual disciplines have you found most helpful?
6. Pastor Jimmy used the analogy of a floppy disk to illustrate how our choices affect our will. How have you seen this play out in your own life?
7. The sermon touched on the concept of “dying to self.” What does this mean to you and how can we apply it in our relationships?
8. How does the truth that God is able to do “far more abundantly beyond all that we could ask or think” impact your prayers and expectations?
9. Pastor Jimmy mentioned that calling something “sin” is crucial for overcoming it. Why do you think this is important and how can we lovingly help each other in this area?
10. As we begin this “Journey to Freedom” series what area of your life are you most hoping to see transformation in?