April 11, 2024

How to Break Free from Destructive Habits & Mindsets: Conduct a Funeral to Be FREE! [Romans 6:1-4]

1 hour 7 minutes

Summary

In this sermon, titled 'Get Out and Stay Out,' Pastor Adam explores the concept of new life in Christ and the importance of leaving behind the old self. The speaker emphasizes that the grace of God is powerful enough to cover any sin, but that does not give believers a license to continue in sin. Instead, believers are called to have a funeral for the old self and embrace the newness of life in Christ. The conversation explores the theme of victory and freedom in the Christian faith. It draws parallels between the conquest of cities in the book of Joshua and the believer's journey of overcoming sin and old mentalities. The speaker emphasizes that although there may still be battles to be fought, believers are no longer slaves to sin and have already won the victory through Jesus. The conversation also highlights the importance of putting to death old habits and attitudes and embracing the newness of life in Christ. The speaker encourages listeners to consider their eternal identity and the parts of themselves that will remain in heaven.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Book of Romans

08:16 The Proposition of Continuing in Sin to Abound in Grace

26:29 Having a Funeral for the Old Self and Embracing the Newness of Life in Christ

37:06 Conquering Cities: The Journey of Victory and Freedom

44:24 Living in the Newness of Life: Embracing Your Eternal Identity

Takeaways

The grace of God is powerful enough to cover any sin, but believers should not use it as an excuse to continue in sin.

Believers are called to have a funeral for the old self and embrace the newness of life in Christ.

Baptism symbolizes the death and burial of the old self and the resurrection to new life in Christ.

The resurrection of Jesus is only made possible by his death, and believers are called to follow in his footsteps.

The new life in Christ requires a renewal of the mind and a willingness to let go of old habits, attitudes, and mentalities. Believers have already won the victory over sin and old mentalities through Jesus.

Although there may still be battles to be fought, believers are no longer slaves to sin.

It is important to put to death old habits and attitudes and embrace the newness of life in Christ.

Consider what parts of yourself will remain in eternity and let go of anything that does not align with your eternal identity.

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By Pastor Adam Dragoon

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