Introduction

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We gather here today to explore a powerful message from the book of Galatians. As we dive deep into God's Word, we remember the profound words of renowned Christian author, Saint Augustine, who said, "It is through love that one application, we seek, we know. Love and then do what you want." This quote, my friends, perfectly encapsulates the essence of our topic today about our freedom in Christ. In Christ, our chains are gone. And in Christ, when a heart is truly free, it may do whatever it wants because its desires are in conformity with God’s law. This is what Psalm 37:4 tells us when we are told, “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”

Allow me to read from Galatians 5:1, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." This passage, in its entirety, forms the basis of our reflection today and it reminds us of the beautiful freedom we have in Christ Jesus.

Let's bow our heads and enter into a moment of prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gifts of freedom and faith. We pray that as we delve into your Word today, you will open our hearts and minds to fully comprehend the magnitude of our freedom in Christ. May we not only understand it but live it out in our daily lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

I. Christ Has Broken Our Chains

The first point of our sermon today, "Christ Has Broken Our Chains," resonates deeply within the heart of every believer. This idea is not just a metaphorical concept, but a spiritual reality that has been actualized through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

A. When we talk about chains, we refer to the bondage of sin, the weight of guilt, and the shackles of spiritual death that every human being is born into. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." This sin nature is our inherited condition, a spiritual chain that binds us and separates us from a holy and righteous God.

B. However, the good news of the gospel is that Christ, through His sacrificial death on the cross, has broken these chains. He took upon Himself the sins of the world, bore our guilt, and died our death. In doing so, He shattered the chains of sin that held us captive. This is vividly depicted in Colossians 2:14, where Paul writes that Christ "canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross."

C. Christ continually breaks the chains of sin that try to entangle us. The chains of fear, doubt, anxiety, bitterness, unforgiveness, and so many others are broken as we surrender them to Christ. In Him, we find true freedom, a freedom that transcends our circumstances and is rooted in our identity as children of God.

D. Moreover, the breaking of chains is also a call to action. As believers, we are not only recipients of this freedom but also agents of it. We are called to share this good news with others, to help them experience the freedom that is found in Christ. As Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:20, "We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us."

E. Yet, this breaking of chains often involves struggles, trials, and spiritual battles. But in these moments, we are reminded of the words of Jesus in John 16:33, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." The victory is already ours in Christ, and no chain can hold us down.

II. The Freedom of Faith in Christ

The Freedom of Faith in Christ is the belief that through faith in Christ, we are liberated from the chains of sin, guilt, and condemnation ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO