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The Law of Liberty
Sermonette by James BeaubelleProtestant theologians have created an artificial divide between mercy and law-keeping, asserting that 'the law of liberty' does away with God's Law.
Liberty Under the Law
Sermon by Mark SchindlerIn the pursuit of true liberty, we find a profound connection to God's law, a principle deeply rooted in the foundation of freedom. Liberty, as proclaimed by Jesus Christ, is the process of setting free, of liberating captives from the dominion of our enemy. Through Him, we are delivered from the spirit of bondage and ushered into the glorious liberty of the children of God. This liberty is not a license to live as we please, but rather a call to live as we should, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our lives. True liberty, as defined in the Greek term "eleutheria," signifies a state of being free from control or domination. Where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is no longer domination or constraint, but freedom to live God's way of peace. This freedom is realized through Jesus Christ dwelling in us, enabling us to embrace God's way of give, rather than the way of get promoted by our adversary. Living within God's hedge of liberty under the law requires careful adherence to the spirit of the law. The blessings and freedoms of liberty from our enemy come from living through Jesus Christ with outgoing concern, not selfish desire. God's law provides the framework within which we move freely and peacefully, fulfilling all commandments in the spirit, striving to be just like Him. The concept of liberty, as seen in the Old Testament, is tied to release and freedom, often connected to the Year of Release. This liberty is also reflected in the purity and sanctity associated with God's commandments, preserving those liberated by Christ as pure for His return. Through His Holy Spirit, God grants us the ability to live the fullness of liberty under His law amidst a world of chaos, sanctifying us to worship Him in spirit and truth. We are called to appreciate the incredible privilege of living both the letter and the spirit of God's law of liberty. This law keeps us focused on consciously and conspicuously worshipping our Great God. Through Jesus Christ, we have been given real liberty under God's law and the Spirit of God to abide by it, sanctified by the pouring out of His Holy Spirit on those who will be His at His coming. As Christ declared, the Spirit of the Lord is upon Him to set us at liberty, and we are to do all the words of this law.
Liberty or Independence?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe approach of 'I want it my way' begins with license but then leads to chaos, and eventually the loss of liberty.
We are Called to Liberty
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsAs we are liberated from the bondage of sin, we are now free because we are slaves of righteousness, ironically the only true and lasting liberty.
Liberty Through Self-Control
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughOnly by using God's Spirit can we gain the self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control to put to death the carnal pulls, giving us freedom from sin.
Psalms: Book Five (Part Six): Psalm 119 (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe keeping of the law is a practical response to God, providing us with principles for our lives, establishing our character and implanting God's values.
Narrow Is the Way
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughParadoxically, becoming a slave of righteousness — maintaining the narrow way — leads to freedom, peace of mind, and ultimately, God's Kingdom.
Conscience (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLawful behavior with a wrong attitude, motivated by pride, displaying lack of sensitivity to others or lack of wisdom, also constitutes sin.
A GPS for our Spiritual Pilgrimage
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. MaasSince God's thoughts are higher than ours, we must keep an intimate GPS-like dialogue with our heavenly Father so we can stay on the right path to the Kingdom.