“Let Freedom Ring!”

  1. Introduction
    1. One of the top 5 lies of the 20th century was, “America never was a Christian Nation”.
  2. What Makes Us Free?
    1. Scripture makes us free

      John 8:31–32

      The Children of Abraham

      31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

      1. What is truth?
        1. His Word is truth!
        2. Freedom comes from truth!
    2. Jesus Makes Us Free

      John 8:34–36

      34Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. …”

      1. Most think it is not being enslaved to anyone and doing what we want.
      2. Truth? That is anarchy and bondage to self!
    3. The Holy Spirit Makes Us Free!

      2 Corinthians 3:12–17

      12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. 15Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

      1. The Holy Spirit helps us understand Scripture.
      2. He teaches us from the Scripture.
  3. Conclusion
    1. The truth is we were a Christian nation!
    2. We are and will be a Christian nation as long as we recognize the source of real freedom, Jesus, His Word and THE Holy Spirit!
    3. That is our job as the Church!
      1. Know, Proclaim and Live the truth!
    4. Finally, follow 2 Chronicles 7:14.

      … 14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

    5. May God continue to bless America!