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Discussion Guide

Live Free For God's Sake

Pastor Adam Smallcombe
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June 2, 2024

Main Idea

The main idea of Pastor Adam's sermon was to redefine our understanding of freedom in Christ. He explained that true freedom is not about doing whatever we want but about being free from the enslavement of sin and the flesh. This freedom enables us to live for God's sake, serving Him with our actions and choices. He challenged us to examine our motivations and align them with God's will, highlighting that Christian maturity involves a radical reordering of priorities, shifting from self-centeredness to God-centeredness.

Scripture References

1 Peter 2:11-16 Matthew 17:24-27 Galatians 5:1 John 8:36 Galatians 5:13 Romans 6:15-23 Hebrews 11:6 John 14:15 Romans 8:8

What does it mean to live free for God's sake according to Pastor Adam's sermon?

Freedom without a purpose is wasted; true freedom in Christ means being free from ourselves and our sinful desires

How can we ensure that our freedom in Christ does not become a cover for indulging in the flesh?

Discussion Questions:

What are some practical ways we can live exemplary lives among non-believers?

How does the story of Peter and the tax collector illustrate the concept of Christian freedom?

What steps can we take to reorient our lives from self-centeredness to God-centeredness?

Christian maturity involves reordering our priorities from living to please ourselves to living to please God.

Summary

Pastor Adam Smallcombe spoke to us about the importance of living free for God's sake, as he kicked off a new series at VIVE Church. He began with 1 Peter 2, urging us to abstain from sinful desires and live exemplary lives among non-believers. He emphasized that true freedom in Christ is not about indulging in the flesh but being free from the obligations of sin. This freedom allows us to serve God wholeheartedly. Pastor Adam illustrated this with the story of Peter and the tax collector, showing how Christian freedom leads to righteous living and obedience to God.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Examine your prayer life to ensure it is not self-centered but God-centered.

Strive to live as an example to others, showcasing the freedom and righteousness of a life in Christ.

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