Revival in San Antonio w/ Jeff Wallace

About this sermon

Are you exhausted from carrying weight that was never yours to bear? In this powerful message, Dr. Jeff Wallace brings a life-changing word from Hebrews 12:1-2 that will challenge you to finally let go of the burdens, lies, and sins that have been slowing you down and step into the freedom God has for you. Drawing from the imagery of a long-distance marathon runner, Dr. Wallace makes it clear that you cannot run the race God has set before you while carrying unnecessary weight. Just as a runner strips down to run efficiently, God is calling you to shed the things that are holding you back, whether that is someone else's expectations, past failures, shame, guilt, or the labels people have spoken over you. The question is not whether you can carry it. The question is why you are still holding on to it. Dr. Wallace unpacks five powerful keys to running free. First, check the weight. Not everything you are carrying is yours to carry. You are exhausted because you are holding things God never assigned to you. Other people's expectations, past mistakes you have already been forgiven for, and labels that were never yours to own are weighing you down. Just because you picked it up does not mean you have to carry it. You are not what they said about you. You are who God says you are. Second, break the lie. The enemy is a master at holding people hostage to a false identity. But hear this clearly: what you did is not who you are. You are not your worst decision. You are not your lowest moment. You are not your past mistake. Guilt says you messed up. Shame says you are a mess. But God says you have been redeemed. You cannot walk into your future while you are still gripping your past. Progress requires release. Third, release the burden. Too many people spend their lives living closed-fisted instead of open-handed before God. The way we release our burdens is by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfector of our faith. He has gone ahead and opened the way. He brings the journey to completion. Whatever you have been holding on to, it is time to open your hands and let it go. And once you release it, stop running back to pick it up again. Stop carrying what you have already been delivered from. Fourth, replace the noise. The world is loud, divisive, and constantly competing for your attention. But the power of life and death is in your tongue. When you stop feeding on the noise and start speaking the Word of God over your life, everything changes. Anxiety has to go. Depression has to go. Shame has to go. Anchor yourself in Matthew 11:28, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 40:31, and Philippians 4:8. Speak life over yourself. When you know who you are and whose you are, your perspective changes, your energy changes, and your entire outlook on life changes. Fifth, step into freedom. Freedom is not found in what others say about you. It is found in what you know about yourself in Christ. Until there is internal conviction, there will never be external freedom. True freedom begins with knowing Jesus as your Lord and Savior. You cannot keep your eyes fixed on someone you do not know. If you have never given your life to Jesus, that is the starting point. Admit you are a sinner, believe that Jesus died on the cross for you, and confess Him as Lord over your life. That is where real freedom begins. This message was delivered at Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, one of the largest and most diverse congregations in the United States. CBC is a multigenerational, multicultural church of disciple-makers committed to being the good news of Jesus to every person in every place. Whether you are watching from San Antonio or anywhere around the world, we believe this message was meant for you today. If this message blessed you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. Subscribe to the CBC YouTube channel for weekly messages rooted in God's Word and empowered by the Holy Spirit. Drop a comment below and let us know where you are watching from and how we can pray for you. We are Community Bible Church located in San Antonio, Texas. You may be brand new and want to explore what we are about, or you may have been with us a while but want to learn more. Either way, we are glad you are here! To learn more about Community Bible Church, visit http://www.communitybible.com To connect with us socially: Facebook - https://cbc.social/facebook Twitter - https://cbc.social/twitter Instagram - https://cbc.social/instagram Online Church is a ministry of Community Bible Church. We gather at http://OnlineChurch.com and enjoy good music and a message. We have services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We hope you will find a service or several services that work for you and join us at Online Church. To connect with us socially: Facebook - http://facebook.com/cbconline

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