Pastor Paul unpacks the theme of “Own It” through book of Isaiah chapter 61, calling us to move beyond simply believing the gospel to fully living it. He shares this idea framed around Crosstowne’s 30th anniversary and the declaration of “the favorable year of the Lord,” and highlights God’s promise to exchange ashes for beauty, mourning for joy, and shame for a double portion. Paul references Jesus’ fulfillment of Isaiah 61 (as seen in the Gospel of Luke), and challenges us to stop wearing our past failures, addiction, grief, or condemnation as identity and instead embrace forgiveness, restoration, and purpose. He gives strong warning against counterfeit gospels—especially the false messages we preach to ourselves—the core takeaway is clear: reject internal lies, preach truth to your own soul, and boldly own the abundant life God has already declared over you.

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