But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 - Encouraging short sermons and devotionals compiled by The Commandment Co

Many Christians acknowledge that we are saved by grace, for “while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” But sometimes we forget and we start making it our job to get ourselves out of sin, when Christ has already done it!

no matter how much you mess up, you can never outdo what Jesus did on the cross for you. - Encouraging short sermons and devotionals compiled by The Commandment Co

There’ll be days where we mess up and find ourselves indulging in the flesh or living sinfully, and we often feel like we deserve worse in life. But remember this: no matter how much you mess up, you can never outdo what Jesus did on the cross for you. Jesus’ blood is sufficient for our salvation, and to overcome every sin, temptation and challenge in our lives.

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace” (Ephesians 1:7) - Encouraging short sermons and devotionals compiled by The Commandment Co

In the end, it’s not about us. It’s all about Jesus. It’s not about treating ourselves based on what we deserve because of our sin. If it is, we would have to bear our own cross, but Jesus already did that for you. Jesus was treated the way we should be treated so that God can treat us the way Jesus should have been treated.

Jesus was treated the way we should be treated so that God can treat us the way Jesus should have been treated. - Encouraging short sermons and devotionals compiled by The Commandment Co

Overcoming sin will never come from our own self-discipline, but from knowing that our sins have been forgiven. Our part now is just to surrender our sin to God, and remember the grace God has shown us and empowered us with to lead a wholesome and fulfilling life. With repentance and seeking God and His strength, we’ll be on our way to overcome sin and temptation.

It’s still Jesus. It will always be Jesus. It will never stop being the power of Jesus. - Encouraging short sermons and devotionals compiled by The Commandment Co

Sermon by @judahsmith

April 19, 2021 — The Commandment Co