CrossPointe Core Values: Freedom

What this episode covers

In this sermon on freedom, Pastor Jonathan explores the core value of freedom at Cross Point Church. He emphasizes that true freedom is found in Christ, not in worldly pursuits. The pastor identifies self-justification as a major enemy of freedom, explaining how it leads to minimizing God's standards and rationalizing sinful behavior. Using Romans 6:1-14 as a foundation, Pastor Jonathan explains that believers must "know" they are dead to sin, "conclude" that they are alive in Christ, and "do not" let sin control them. He stresses the importance of making a choice to submit to God's authority, asking the congregation, "Who's your daddy?" and "What team are you on?" The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to stop "breathing life into what's supposed to die" and instead present themselves fully to God. Pastor Jonathan encourages the congregation to embrace true freedom in Christ by rejecting self-justification and allowing their old sinful nature to remain dead.