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The title of today's message is Becoming a New person. Main Point: Becoming The NewBecoming the new requires you to fully remove the old life. Point 1: God commands us to strip away the oldEphesians 4:22 - 24 “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires;  to be made new in the attitude of your minds;  and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.Romans 12:2 “ Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Point 2: Recognising the “Old Self”Colossians 3:8 - 10 “But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.”Point 3: The true reality of your identity.2 Corinthians 5:17 "This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”Summary: 

I hope you enjoy this one, here are the titles and prompts for anyone who likes taking notes. Title: God Gave Us FreedomMain Point: We Are FreePoint 1: The Source Of FreedomJohn 3:16 “For God so loved the world so much that he gave his one and only son, whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”Galatians 5:1 “God set us free to stay free.”Point 2: The Nature Of Freedom Created for Freedom:2 Corinthians 3:17 “Where God’s spirit is, freedom exists”The Cost of FreedomThe Gift Of FreedomJohn 8:36 “Son-Given freedom makes you truly free” John 8:36: "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."2 Corinthians 3:17: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."Psalm 119:45: "I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts."Point 3: Sustaining Your FreedomFreedom From?2 Corinthians 5:17 — "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" Isaiah 43:18-19 — "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"Freedom to! Galatians 5:13: "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."1 Peter 2:16: "Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves."Freedom in!Proverbs 4:26-27 — "Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil."Reflection Questions: In what areas of your life are you still trying to earn God's favor instead of accepting His free gift of grace?When you think about the heavy cost Jesus paid on the cross, how does that change the value you place on your daily choices?How does realizing that God risked giving us free will change how you view His love for you?What is one past mistake, habit, or regret that you still allow to hold you captive?Are you currently using your freedom as a license to do what you want, or as an opportunity to do what is right?What protective guardrails (God's boundaries) in Scripture do you find hardest to accept, and why?What old, toxic mindsets or habits are currently tempting you to step back into your old prison cell?How can you practically use your spiritual freedom to humbly serve someone else this week?What does walking in the Spirit look like in your regular daily routine?

Point 1: Writing Down Your BattlesIt May Be…Point 2: Praying Over Each BattleGuiding Questions During times of prayer• What was God speaking to you at the moment?• What do you need strength for?• What do you need to let go of?Point 3: Letting GoAfter you’ve prayed over a struggle, rip the paper up and throw it away.This symbolizes:• Releasing your battles to God• Trusting Him with what you can’t fix alone• Letting go of the weight you’ve been carryingClosing Questions• How did it feel to let those things go?• Which struggle was the hardest to release?• What do you think God wants you to learn from this moment?Follow-Up Questions:1: What made that situation feel heavy or overwhelming?2: Did you try to handle it alone, or did you reach out for help?Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” NIV‭3. Looking back, where do you think God was at that moment?‭‭Reflection Questions• Which of these struggles affects you the most?• How long have you been carrying these things?• What do you wish could change?If you enjoyed the message we just talked about and want to know more. You can email me at [email protected] or Text me at (509)-475-4353We also have a a youtube channel https://youtube.com/@isaiahflock?si=YxhP5590-CWBNCVE

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