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Let’s be honest—we love the idea of being in charge of our own lives. We don’t like being told what to do. We want to believe we’re the boss. The author. The ruler of our own little kingdom. We don’t like limits. We definitely don’t like being told we have a master, that someone or something else controls us. But here’s the truth that no one wants to admit: Self-rule is a facade. It’s an illusion dressed up to look like freedom. You’re not as independent as you think you are. You are not spiritually neutral. You are not spiritually free. We’re all serving something, or someone. The world tells us: “Be true to yourself.” “Follow your heart.” “You do you.” But Scripture says something else entirely. It says your heart isn’t free, it’s bound. It says you’re not the master—you’re the servant. It says every soul has an owner. Every life is shaped by a master. So, the question isn’t, “Am I free?” The question is, “Whose voice am I loyal to?” Who really owns me? And there are only two options. Sin will master you—or Christ will. One pays in death. The other gives life.
When the New Testament speaks of our salvation, it does so in the past tense. It speaks of believers as chosen, washed, justified and sanctified. At the moment of salvation, you were given to the Lordship of Christ. Yes, there is a process of growth, and you will continue to move forward and advance. Jim Elliot once said, “It takes the whole of your life to give the whole of your life to Christ.” I love that quote, and it is true. But at the same time, it is inconceivable to Paul and the New Testament writers that a person could come to faith in Christ as Savior without Christ also becoming Lord at that very same moment. You can never be a justified believer without also being a sanctified believer. This is what Paul has been rejoicing in through Romans 6. Now, as we begin to walk through the latter verses of the chapter, Paul digs even deeper into the means and motivation of the sanctifying work of Christ in our hearts. These are passages that we must know and understand. I pray that you will join us this weekend for worship. We will celebrate and rejoice with believers as they publicly confess Christ in baptism. We will pray for one another and fellowship. Most importantly, we will gather round the Word of God and sing praises to God that we might be changed more and more into the likeness of His glory. — Pastor Chad McDonald
When the New Testament speaks of our salvation, it does so in the past tense. It speaks of believers as chosen, washed, justified and sanctified. At the moment of salvation, you were given to the Lordship of Christ. Yes, there is a process of growth, and you will continue to move forward and advance. Jim Elliot once said, “It takes the whole of your life to give the whole of your life to Christ.” I love that quote, and it is true. But at the same time, it is inconceivable to Paul and the New Testament writers that a person could come to faith in Christ as Savior without Christ also becoming Lord at that very same moment. You can never be a justified believer without also being a sanctified believer. This is what Paul has been rejoicing in through Romans 6. Now, as we begin to walk through the latter verses of the chapter, Paul digs even deeper into the means and motivation of the sanctifying work of Christ in our hearts. These are passages that we must know and understand. I pray that you will join us this weekend for worship. We will celebrate and rejoice with believers as they publicly confess Christ in baptism. We will pray for one another and fellowship. Most importantly, we will gather round the Word of God and sing praises to God that we might be changed more and more into the likeness of His glory. — Pastor Chad McDonald
Jesus sets us free to live in God’s presence and follow him in loving service to others.
Jesus sets us free to live in God’s presence and follow him in loving service to others.
Jesus sets us free to live in God’s presence and follow him in loving service to others.
Faith Baptist Church in Hamilton, NJ. Lance Walker is the Lead Pastor. Visit us at www.fbcchurch.org
Slavery to sin and slavery to righteousness
Worship Services at Harbor Church in Folsom, CA
As Paul starts applying the truth of the Gospel in chapter 6, He begins to examine what life looks like IN Christ. All things are made new. This new life in Christ gives us a totally new relationship with sin. It's a relationship where we are not longer enslaved to its grip, but must still be mindful of its power.
As Paul starts applying the truth of the Gospel in chapter 6, He begins to examine what life looks like IN Christ. All things are made new. This new life in Christ gives us a totally new relationship with sin. It's a relationship where we are not longer enslaved to its grip, but must still be mindful of its power.
Many want to have their cake and eat it, too. Christians want to both have assurance of salvation, to avoid hell, but also to live out their sinful lives as they see fit. They take comfort in the idea that Christ forgives their sin. But here in Romans, Paul argues that such ideas are foolish and ignorant. Christians are not free to live lives bound to sin and death; but rather, having been freed from sin, we are to be bound to Christ, to live faithfully before him. Let us read from Romans 6 today, and see how we ought to live as saints, under grace.
Harvest Bible Fellowship's weekly Message.
The Apostle Paul sees himself as a slave to Jesus, and thus his earthly contentment is not based on his circumstances but on Jesus.
Living Way Community Church
Living Way Community Church
"Freedom for the Christian is not freedom to sin it is freedom to serve." Sometimes life makes us feel like losers. It can seem like we will never overcome our struggles, our sorrows, or our sins. Romans 6-8 tells a different story. It tells us that through God's victorious love we can be conquerors, and more. This is a series of sermons explaining what it means to be "more than conquerors through him who loved us." Impacted? Let us know: https://Creekside.Me/Respond Miss a sermon in this series? Watch them all at https://Wilsonville.Church/Conquerors
"Freedom for the Christian is not freedom to sin it is freedom to serve." Sometimes life makes us feel like losers. It can seem like we will never overcome our struggles, our sorrows, or our sins. Romans 6-8 tells a different story. It tells us that through God's victorious love we can be conquerors, and more. This is a series of sermons explaining what it means to be "more than conquerors through him who loved us." Impacted? Let us know: https://Creekside.Me/Respond Miss a sermon in this series? Watch them all at https://Wilsonville.Church/Conquerors
A Call to Holiness
How shall we who died to sin live in it?
How shall we who died to sin live in it?
Bottom line: we serve someone or something. So who is your master? And, what are the results of serving who you serve? Paul invites us to consider the options and to offer ourselves as slaves to God. We'll consider what this means and what the consequences of serving God or choosing to serve another truly are.
Bottom line: we serve someone or something. So who is your master? And, what are the results of serving who you serve? Paul invites us to consider the options and to offer ourselves as slaves to God. We'll consider what this means and what the consequences of serving God or choosing to serve another truly are.
Bethesda Free Church
Matthew Dionne shares a special message on sin, grace and obedience.
Matthew Dionne shares a special message on sin, grace and obedience.
Matthew Dionne shares a special message on sin, grace and obedience.
Have you ever felt like your life is out of control? Have you ever felt the frustration of doing something even though you really don’t want to do it? As we step into the second half of Romans chapter 6, Paul deals with control issues. You will no doubt determine to control yourself in the “dessert department” over the holidays. But then there will be yummy desserts and you will feel compelled to eat them against your will! But what about when these conflicts are emotional, moral, or spiritual? Come and hear some super-duper “not so secret” insight from God about control and conflict, folly and freedom in the passage from Romans 6!
Parkminster Presbyterian Church
CornerStone Free Will Baptist Church is located in Charleston, Arkansas. All are welcome to join us on Sunday and Wednesday for worship!
Proctors Chapel Baptist Church
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra explains how just one act of obedience can free us from sin's enslaving power.
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra explains how just one act of obedience can free us from sin's enslaving power.
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra explains how just one act of obedience can free us from sin's enslaving power.
In this week's message Pastor Jim Samra explains how just one act of obedience can free us from sin's enslaving power.
Bethesda Free Church
In part 14 of the "Our Story" sermon series, Dr. Brian Kinlaw reviews Romans 6:15-23 and pulls 4 key thoughts from scripture: the truth of our enslavement, the practice of our enslavement, the past tragedy of our enslavement to sin and the present victory of our enslavement to Christ. Praise God that if we are saved, we can say we serve a new and better Master!
Glory Fellowship Baptist Church
Conoce las tres decisiones más importantes que una persona debe hacer a la luz de la eternidad, y descubre cuál de ellas en términos prácticos es la más importante.
We are saved to live for God, not to serve the sin which once enslaved us.
We are saved to live for God, not to serve the sin which once enslaved us.
We are saved to live for God, not to serve the sin which once enslaved us.
At a Church in the Graveyard service, Matt Varcoe teaches from Romans chapter 6.
Master Lock, Romans 6:15-23 Why is it essential that every person knows who really is their master? The life we lead depends upon the master that we serve.