The Meaning of Liberty | John 8:36 | Pastor Andrew Coleman | 07/05/2026

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In a fallen world where power often leads to corruption and tyranny, the Bible reveals that the real problem is sin corrupting the human heart. Pastor Andrew Coleman teaches from John 8:36 that our deepest need is not political or social reform alone, but the true liberty that only Christ can bring. The sermon contrasts the bondage of sin, marked by injustice, oppression, and death, with the freedom Jesus offers, as proclaimed in Luke 4 when He declared His mission to set captives free. It emphasizes how the Gospel addresses the root issue of the heart, drawing from passages like Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 7, and Galatians 5 to show that real freedom comes through abiding in Christ's truth.John 8:36 explains that those set free by the Son are liberated from slavery to sin and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live holy lives, serve others in love, and bear the fruit of the Spirit instead of the works of the flesh. It highlights how all lasting liberty in society flows from the influence of the Gospel, calling listeners to come to Christ for salvation and restoration while praying for spiritual awakening.________________________________________Links to Sermon Notes & Answers:➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_078e59cc01f84b29a12bd8bf13417f6b.pdf➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_a279ea88eeaf4e32bdcd972604d80a9d.pdf________________________________________In this video:Review of previous sermons in seriesMain PointsApplication________________________________________Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new________________________________________Follow us:➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

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