Finding True Freedom: Alignment with the Will of God | A.R. Bernard

About this sermon

As we transition from 2025 into 2026, Pastor A.R. Bernard delivers a powerful prophetic word from the Christian Cultural Center’s Brooklyn Campus on the importance of our identity in Christ. In this New Year's Eve service, Pastor Bernard introduces the theme for 2026: Freedom. He challenges us to move beyond religious traditions and political ideologies, defining a true Christian as a "devoted follower of Jesus Christ". He explains that Jesus is the "interpretive key" of the Bible; without seeing scripture through the lens of His character and teachings, we risk coming to wrong conclusions and even justifying violence or dehumanization. Key Highlights in This Sermon: • The Jesus Lens: Learn why Jesus is the exact imprint of God’s being and the ultimate authority over the Law and the Prophets. • Defining Freedom: Discover why true freedom is not doing whatever you want, but rather alignment with the mind and will of God. • The Crisis of Interpretation: A deep dive into why we cannot use Old Testament texts to justify modern violence that contradicts the character of Christ. • A Call to Lordship: A prayer of surrender to the lordship of Jesus as we enter 2026. Connect with CCC Brooklyn: If this message impacted you, please like, subscribe, and share this video to help us spread the gospel. Click the notification bell to stay updated on new uploads from the Christian Cultural Center. • Visit us online: www.ccinfo.org • Join us for Worship: Every Sunday (Check description for streaming times) Happy New Year! Wishing you a blessed 2026! Welcome to Christian Cultural Center's Worship Experience How can we pray for you? Prayer Request: https://bit.ly/3bgzdZo Morning Prayer Line (M-F, 6am-6:30am/EST & F, 10pm-11pm) Call: (425) 436-6277 Access Code: 565636 - Ways to DONATE Online: https://bit.ly/3dNcVPX Text: Text “CCCINFO” to 77977 Phone: (833) 269-2652 Mail-in: Mail to: Christian Cultural Center - Po Box 1008 Smithtown, New York 11787 GIVE ONLINE Christian Cultural Center depends on the generosity of our members, friends and partners in ministry to maintain our beautiful campuses and facilities. Weekly, thousands receive hope, encouragement and growth in their faith. Especially important are the many lives that are shown the love and compassion of Christ through our missionary efforts at home and abroad. - Connect with CCC: CCC Brooklyn on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2Gc1U9U CCC Long Island on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2KVKRwx CCC Brooklyn on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2jRLHhm CCC Long Island on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2rE1MLM CCC Brooklyn on Twitter: https://bit.ly/2KVVNde - Find Christian Cultural Center at https://bit.ly/33IirQh Find A.R. Bernard at https://bit.ly/33U6Uxz Find Jamaal Bernard at: https://bit.ly/39iEkqC

Topics

• Purpose & Calling
• Overcoming Obstacles