Freed | Church of the Open Door

LifeGroup Questions: Applying the Teaching to Our Life

In the sermon, Pastor Jim said that “Beliefs drive behavior; what we believe influences what we do.” How have you seen this play out in your life?
How is a person’s money crisis really an identity crisis?
What is the difference between being in debt and being in bondage to debt?
How does being freed from the fear of rejection free us to love others?
What is your biggest, deepest fear?
What do you struggle with most: lies others might believe about you or the deep lies you believe about yourself?
What has been your biggest takeaway from this series?

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Freedom: Discovering Your Identity in Christ

“Freed”

John 8:32 & Ephesians 1:3-14

Behind every sin is a lie; behind every lie is a fear.

I am not who others say I am, I am who God says I am.

1. I am chosen, predestined, loved, and adopted.

I am freed from the fear of rejection.

I am freed to love God and people.

2. I am redeemed, forgiven, and grace.

I am freed from the fear of inadequacy.

I am freed to give grace to others.

3. I am included, secure, and forever identified as God’s own.

I am freed from the fear of insecurity.

I am freed to trust and be vulnerable.

Real freedom comes when we learn to live in the truth of what God says.

Core CHRISTlike Characteristic: Trustworthy Steward of God’s Resources/Living Surrendered