Our Liberty in Christ
Pastor S. N. Etukudo
Sunday, September 13, 202650:11
Sunday Communion Serice at Lekki Church
True liberty is a gift earned exclusively through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, which delivers believers from the "yoke of bondage" found in Mosaic law, satanic oppression, sickness, and eternal condemnation. This freedom is not inherited through ancestry or earned by personal merit but is received through constant faith, obedience to Christ’s precepts, and transformation of character. The speaker warns that those who continue in the "works of the flesh"—such as fornication, hatred, or idolatry—remain servants rather than children of God and risk being cast off like branches separated from the vine. True liberty requires a deliberate departure from sin and a steadfast commitment to living under the law of the Spirit.
To maintain this liberty, believers must handle their freedom with holiness, humility, and caution. Practical implications include showing honor to all people, obeying earthly authorities, and treating masters or subjects with faithfulness and respect. The speaker emphasizes that a believer abiding in Christ is immune to ancestral curses or demonic influence, as their life is hid in God; however, this protection requires constant prayer and steadfastness. Ultimately, the sermon teaches that while Christ has pronounced the believer free, this liberty is only sustained through an abiding relationship with Him, ensuring both earthly provision and the hope of eternal life.