January 14th, 2024

Sermon Series: Freedom
Title: Move Past Your Past

Main Teaching: Move Past Your Past
– Exploring the impact of focusing on the past and its hindrance to personal growth
– Understanding the biblical perspective on leaving the past behind
– Encouragement to let go of past hurts and embrace freedom in the present

Lesson 1: Allow the Past to be the Past
– Recognizing the risk of dwelling on past experiences
– Examining the story of the Israelites and their desire to go back to slavery
– Emphasizing the importance of moving forward and not looking back

Lesson 2: Understand the Best is Ahead of You
– Highlighting the anticipation and excitement of future blessings
– Contrasting earthly desires with the eternal promise of heaven
– Encouragement to prioritize spiritual growth and trust in God’s plan

Lesson 3: Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
– Exploring the concept of living by faith and surrendering knowledge
– Examining the Apostle Paul’s perspective on faith and the eternal perspective
– Encouragement to trust in God’s leading and embrace a life of faith

Conclusion
– Reflecting on the story of doubting Thomas and the importance of belief
– Encouragement to believe in Jesus and embrace the freedom and promise of a new life