Freed From Sin's Power
David Wilkerson's sermon emphasizes the believer's freedom from sin's power through Christ's sacrifice and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the transformative power of Christ in freeing believers from the bondage of sin. He explains that through the Holy Spirit, we can confront our sinful nature and rejoice in the truth that there is no condemnation for those in Christ. Wilkerson draws parallels between Christ's emancipation of sin and Abraham Lincoln's proclamation, asserting that believers are no longer slaves to sin but are liberated to live a new life. He encourages the congregation to embrace their freedom in Christ, reminding them that they are unchained and victorious over sin and death.
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Much has been written about the origin of sin: Where did sin come from? How did we get infected with it? What about Lucifer's involvement in an insurrection against God? How was sin communicated from Adam to the rest of the human race?
The Holy Spirit wants to show us how to honestly deal with the evil that is right now present in us ... our own sinful nature. Paul made a discovery that caused him to rejoice and say, "No condemnation now hangs over the head of those who are 'in' Jesus Christ. For the new spiritual principles of life 'in' Christ lifts me out of the old vicious circle of sin and death" (Romans 8:1-2, Phillips). He talks about new principles of life in Jesus that actually stopped the sin merry-go-round, yanked him off the endless ride, and freed him once and for all from its power.
One of the new principles Paul talked about is that believers are no longer slaves to sin. We have no obligation to our sensual nature (see Romans 8:12, Phillips). Abraham Lincoln is said to have "freed the slaves" with the Emancipation Proclamation issued on January 1, 1862. This legal document declared slavery dead ... and slaves were set free!
It may sound too good to be true, but Christ emancipated all the slaves to sin at Calvary. All can throw down their load of sin, walk away from Satan's dominion, and enter into a new life of freedom. The Bible says, "For he who has died has been freed from sin. Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him" (Romans 6:7-8). What that means is, since the matter of your slavery to sin is a dead issue, seeing that Christ has already declared you emancipated, you are now free to live as a new person in Christ -- unchained.
"Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed" (John 8:36). When the Bible says we are free from sin, there is no more argument. The matter is not negotiable! Walk in victory today knowing that you are free from sin and death because of Christ.
Sermon Outline
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- Understanding the origin of sin
- Lucifer's role in sin's introduction
- Transmission of sin from Adam
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- The Holy Spirit's guidance in dealing with sin
- Paul's discovery of freedom in Christ
- New spiritual principles in Jesus
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- Believers as no longer slaves to sin
- The significance of the Emancipation Proclamation
- Christ's role in our emancipation from sin
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IV
- Living as a new person in Christ
- The finality of our freedom from sin
- Walking in victory through Christ
Key Quotes
“No condemnation now hangs over the head of those who are 'in' Jesus Christ.” — David Wilkerson
“For he who has died has been freed from sin.” — David Wilkerson
“Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Recognize and embrace your identity as a free person in Christ, unbound by sin.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in overcoming your sinful nature daily.
- Walk in the victory that Christ has secured for you, living a life that reflects His freedom.