· We are ALL sinners and slaves to sin… BUT… there is HOPE!

o Our HOPE is in Jesus, and Jesus alone!

· John 8:37 I” know that you are the off-spring of Abraham, yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you.”

o The ironic thing about this verse is that the Pharisee’s don’t even try to deny this accusation! Why?

§ Because they are so caught in trying to refute “THE Truth” with “their truth”, that they don’t even try to refute the most damning statement of all!

· This scene illustrates the condition of most people’s hearts.

· John 8:34- 36 Jesus answered them; “Everyone who practices sin, is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever. The Son remains forever. So, if the Son sets you free, you are free, indeed.”

o In other words: We are all slaves to sin, but there is HOPE.

· John 8:31 “If you abide in my words, you are truly my disciples. And you will know the Truth, and the Truth will set you free!”

o In other words, don’t just say you believe, live like you believe!

· One of the biggest LIES many Christians believe:

o I need to be strong and mature enough not to allow sin a foothold in my life!

§ WRONG The battle does NOT belong to you. It belongs to Jesus!

· Surrender your sin to Jesus and you will be set free!

Theme: Slaves to Sin

Scripture: John 8:31-38