From Fetters Free
God's power to set us free is a promise that He delights in keeping, and trusting in Him is the key to our liberation.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the liberating power of the Lord, who has historically freed many from bondage, including figures like Joseph and Peter. He reassures that God continues to break chains and open prison doors for those who are bound by sorrow, doubt, and fear. Spurgeon encourages listeners to trust in Jesus as their Emancipator, asserting that no force, including sin and despair, can hold them if they believe in His grace and power. The sermon highlights the joy that comes from being set free by God, urging individuals to defy their enemies and proclaim their deliverance. Ultimately, Spurgeon calls for faith in the Lord's ability to bring freedom and joy.
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The Lord looseth the prisoner. (Psalm 146:7)
He has done it. Remember Joseph, Israel in Egypt, Manasseh, Jeremiah, Peter, and many others. He can do it still. He breaks the bars of brass with a word and snaps the fetters of iron with a look. He is doing it. In a thousand places troubled ones are coming forth to light and enlargement. Jesus still proclaims the opening of the prison to them that are bound. At this moment doors are flying back and fetters are dropping to the ground.
He will delight to set you free, dear friend, if at this time you are mourning because of sorrow, doubt, and fear. It will be joy to Jesus to give you liberty. It will give Him as great a pleasure to loose you as it will be a pleasure to you to be loosed. No, you have not to snap the iron hand: the Lord Himself will do it. Only trust Him, and He will be your Emancipator. Believe in Him in spite of the stone walls or the manacles of iron. Satan cannot hold you, sin cannot enchain you, even despair cannot bind you if you will now believe in the Lord Jesus, in the freeness of His grace, and the fullness of His power to save.
Defy the enemy, and let the word now before you be your song of deliverance; "Jehovah looseth the prisoners."
Sermon Outline
- I. The Power of God to Set Free
- A. He has done it before (Psalm 146:7)
- B. He can do it still
- II. The Joy of Jesus in Setting Us Free
- A. It will be a pleasure to Him to give us liberty
- B. He delights in setting the captives free
- III. Our Part in Being Set Free
- A. Trust in Him
- B. Believe in His power to save
- IV. The Enemy Cannot Hold Us
- A. Satan cannot enchain us
- B. Sin cannot bind us
Key Quotes
“He breaks the bars of brass with a word and snaps the fetters of iron with a look.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Jehovah looseth the prisoners.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“He will delight to set you free, dear friend, if at this time you are mourning because of sorrow, doubt, and fear.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Trust in God's power to set you free, even in the midst of sorrow and doubt.
- Believe in Jesus and His ability to deliver you from the enemy's grasp.
- Remember God's promise to set the captives free and hold onto it in times of need.