Set Free, But Still Living Like a Prisoner? | Finding Your Identity in Christ | Ascend with Pastor Steve


In this powerful message, we are reminded that freedom is more than just forgiveness; it represents a new identity in Christ. Through personal testimonies, biblical truths, and the story of Israel’s journey out of Egypt, we discover how the enemy often attacks our thoughts, convincing us to live as prisoners even after Christ has set us free. Though freedom was purchased by the blood of Jesus, we must learn to walk in that freedom every day. 

As we reject the lies of our past and embrace God's truth, we can experience the joy, peace, confidence, and purpose that Christ intended for His people. Whether you're battling guilt, shame, fear, addiction, or the weight of your past, this message encourages you to listen to the voice of Jesus and live from your identity as a child of God.

Key Takeaways:

1. Freedom always comes with a cost; our spiritual freedom was purchased by Jesus Christ.

2. Salvation gives us a completely new identity — not just forgiveness.

3. The enemy cannot steal our salvation, but he can try to rob us of our joy, peace, and confidence.

4. Spiritual battles often revolve around identity and belief.

5. Satan's greatest strategy is to convince free people to continue thinking like slaves.

6. The voices we listen to shape the lives we lead.

7. True freedom is learning to believe what God says rather than what our past tells us.

8. Obedience flows from our identity in Christ rather than from a desire to earn God's acceptance.

9. Spiritual maturity is developed through daily choices to trust God's truth.

10. God renews our minds one prayer, one Scripture, and one act of obedience at a time.

11. Every believer must decide whose voice they will believe: the enemy's lies or Jesus' truth.

12. The cross has the final word over our past, shame, failure, and guilt.

13. Freedom is not only something Christ purchased; it is something we learn to practice every day.


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