Deliverance from Bondage
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Immediate Freedom
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 34:17ISA 10:27NAM 1:13MAT 11:28LUK 4:18JHN 8:36JHN 14:13ROM 8:12CO 3:17GAL 5:1C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the promise of immediate freedom from bondage as stated in Nahum 1:13, where God declares His intention to break the yoke of oppression. He reassures those who feel trapped by sin and Satan that deliverance is not only possible but immediate, urging believers to trust in God's power to completely shatter their chains. Spurgeon highlights that this freedom is not merely a removal of burdens but a total breaking of the yoke, ensuring that the oppressor cannot return. He calls on the faithful to believe in Jesus for a complete and everlasting emancipation, affirming that true freedom comes from Him alone. The sermon encourages listeners to act on their faith without delay, as God's promise of deliverance is for the present moment.
Exodus 6:6
By Chuck Smith0EXO 6:6PSA 107:14ISA 61:1JHN 10:10ROM 6:182CO 5:17GAL 5:1EPH 1:7HEB 11:61PE 1:18Chuck Smith emphasizes God's promises in Exodus 6:6, illustrating how He declares, 'I will' to deliver His people from the burdens of Egypt, symbolizing the old life before Christ. He explains that God will rid us of our bondage, redeem us from sin, and take us as His people, highlighting the importance of serving the true God rather than the false idols of this world. Smith warns of the destructive nature of sin and the flesh, while encouraging believers to embrace the abundant life God offers, filled with purpose and joy. Ultimately, he reassures that God desires to lead us into a life of victory and fulfillment.
Emblems From Their Bondage and Redemption
By A.B. Simpson0EXO 1:14EXO 5:7A.B. Simpson's sermon 'Emblems From Their Bondage and Redemption' explores the bitter bondage of the Israelites in Egypt as a metaphor for the enslavement of sin and Satan. He emphasizes that just as God delivered Israel from Pharaoh's oppression, He offers redemption from our spiritual adversaries through Christ. Simpson highlights the futility of building our lives on earthly pursuits, akin to making bricks without straw, and contrasts this with the eternal security found in Christ's sacrifice. The sermon culminates in the assurance of salvation and the call to recognize our true condition, urging believers to embrace their deliverance and sing the song of salvation. Ultimately, it is a reminder of the hope and freedom that comes from trusting in God's redemptive power.