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(Clip) The Only True Freedom That God Gives by the Holy Spirit
Thaddeus Barnum
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Thaddeus Barnum

(Clip) The Only True Freedom That God Gives by the Holy Spirit

Thaddeus Barnum · 3:07

Thaddeus Barnum teaches that true and lasting freedom comes only through the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, who sets believers free from sin and death.
This sermon focuses on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the giver of life, emphasizing the need for a personal relationship with Him in the present. It delves into the concept of true freedom that comes from the Holy Spirit, setting us free from sin and death, and the importance of seeking this freedom in God rather than worldly pleasures or addictions.

Full Transcript

See in creed I Believe in the Holy Spirit the Lord the giver of life Who proceeds from the father and the son with the father and son he is worshipped together and glorified And he has spoken to the prophets. Oh, we said it with our lips Maybe there are some people who believed it with their minds But can you imagine what it would be like to be transformed by the same power of God the Holy Spirit who is the giver of life? That's all I want to know today. I can't do my job I can't do anything anything at all in the work that I do unless we come to the grounds of this question Is God something that's supposed to be in our minds Doctrine only from the past of what he's done and something that happens to us when we die when we go into the the great Glories to come but what have we got here and now? That's the question I've got This relationship with which we have now today listen to what the Bible says for freedom Christ to set us free. Is that true for you? Is it true? Is that free? Is it freedom tangible and that's why we say the Holy Spirit is the Lord giver of life Because it is the Spirit of the Lord Romans 8 verse 2 for the law of the Spirit of life The Holy Spirit of life has set us free from the law of sin and death has he done that that's There's no Pentecostals here. I can tell that already His job is to set us free today listen to the words of 2nd Corinthians chapter 3 verse 17 now the Lord is the Spirit and Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom All of our country is celebrating freedom and liberty today, is it a freedom and liberty come from God? That's what I want to know today We're going to use the word. We're going to send fireworks into the sky Our country is going to drink itself silly over the next couple of days already has To celebrate this freedom my friends. They know nothing of freedom Until they come to the one who sets us free That's the story. That's the way it's always been Until we come under obedience unto the Lord and follow in his path, we shall not know this freedom The devil comes to give us a taste of a freedom that doesn't last Makes us feel these great highs and then we come crashing down in the lows in depressions and bondages held in captivity to addictions of drugs and of sex and of money and of power and Then he's got us We call that freedom it is not freedom There's a freedom that comes from heaven that our Savior has come Listen to how the Bible says it from the beginning of time from before the times began before the ages began Our Father has commanded eternal life. That's his promise. That's his purpose for your life

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Creed and the Holy Spirit
    • Affirmation of belief in the Holy Spirit as giver of life
    • The Holy Spirit’s role in speaking through prophets
    • The need for personal experience beyond intellectual belief
  2. II. The Question of True Freedom
    • Is God only a past doctrine or present reality?
    • Freedom as a tangible experience through the Holy Spirit
    • The contrast between worldly freedom and spiritual freedom
  3. III. Biblical Foundation for Freedom
    • Romans 8:2 - The law of the Spirit of life sets us free
    • 2 Corinthians 3:17 - Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
    • Freedom is not from the world but from sin and death
  4. IV. The Devil’s False Freedom vs. God’s True Freedom
    • The devil offers temporary highs leading to bondage
    • Addictions and captivity are false freedom
    • God’s promise of eternal life and lasting freedom

Key Quotes

“Can you imagine what it would be like to be transformed by the same power of God the Holy Spirit who is the giver of life?” — Thaddeus Barnum
“Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom.” — Thaddeus Barnum
“The devil comes to give us a taste of a freedom that doesn't last, making us feel these great highs and then we come crashing down.” — Thaddeus Barnum

Application Points

  • Seek a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit to experience true freedom in your daily life.
  • Reject temporary worldly freedoms that lead to bondage and instead embrace God’s lasting freedom.
  • Practice obedience to God’s word as a pathway to living in the freedom the Spirit provides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the true freedom that the Holy Spirit gives?
True freedom is liberation from the law of sin and death, enabling believers to live in obedience and relationship with God.
How does the Holy Spirit transform believers?
The Holy Spirit empowers believers by giving life, guiding, and setting them free from spiritual bondage.
Is freedom celebrated in the world the same as biblical freedom?
No, worldly freedom often leads to temporary highs and bondage, whereas biblical freedom is lasting and rooted in God’s Spirit.
Why is obedience important to experience true freedom?
Obedience aligns believers with God’s will, allowing the Holy Spirit to work fully in their lives and bring genuine freedom.
What role does faith play in receiving the Holy Spirit’s freedom?
Faith opens the heart to receive the Holy Spirit’s power and life, moving beyond mere intellectual belief to transformation.

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