JUNE THEME – SET FREE TO LIVE FREE—EMBRACING LIBERTY THROUGH CHRIST
SUNDAY’S SERMON SUMMARY
Christ is portrayed as the infinite wellspring of every virtue and need—an unfathomable ocean of love, wisdom, power, and grace. He is the eternal light that dispels darkness, the living bread that satisfies every hunger, and the water that quenches every thirst. As Shepherd, Gate, Vine, Rock, Lamb, and Lion, He embodies perfect provision, protection, and victory. In Him there is no lack—He is fullness overflowing, in whom dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (Colossians 2:9), providing grace upon grace (John 1:16). Every attribute of the divine converges in Him, inviting us into intimate relationship and unwavering trust. His presence sustains all creation, and His love never fails, calling us to rest wholly in His sufficiency.
Yet the freedom Christ offers is equally transformative. Like stepping from a prison courtyard into sunlight, we move from guilt, fear, and bondage into adoption as God’s children, heirs of every promise. His truth shines into our hidden places, breaking religious legalism and the power of sin’s dominion, and empowering us to walk by the Spirit rather than mere willpower. This liberty isn’t passive rest but a launchpad for service and bold witness—grace that sustains, power that transforms, and purpose that sends us forth to live fully in His love and authority. Embracing this freedom invites us into a daily walk of dependency on the Spirit, transforming ordinary moments into opportunities for divine testimony. May we each step through that open gate today and live as those who are truly “Free Indeed.”
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CHRIST IS OUR NEVER ENDING SUPPLY
“And of his fullness have all we received, and grace for grace.” —John 1:16
When the Israelites camped by the Red Sea, God didn’t give them a trickle of manna—He gave them more than they could gather, that each family had enough for their need, and some even had left over (Ex. 16:17–18).
Picture a well so deep you can’t bottom it—and every bucket you drop brings up more water than you need. No matter how many times you draw, the supply never diminishes.
The fullness of Christ cannot be measured by scarcity but by its superabundance—He is the inexhaustible well of grace, mercy, wisdom, and peace. Yet in our moments of lack—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—we too often fix our eyes on what is missing rather than on the Giver of every good gift. Jesus, however, invites us to feast at His table of plenty, for “He shall satisfy thy mouth with good things” (Psalm 103:5), and this promise is not reserved for some distant future glory but is our inheritance today. Consider the widow of Zarephath, whose jar of meal and cruse of oil endured through the drought (1 Kings 17:16)—a vivid picture of God’s provision that never runs dry. Our emptiest places are precisely where He delights to pour fresh streams; to receive “grace for grace” means one blessing rolls into the next. We are not called to scratch and scramble for sustenance but to believe and receive His abundance. When doubts arise—“Will there ever be enough?”—we can boldly declare, “My cup runneth over” (Psalm 23:5). This abundant life is not merely a resource we draw from; it is Christ Himself—our living supply.
Application
- Pause & Identify: Notice one area today where you felt empty—perhaps in patience, courage, or joy.
- Name & Claim: Speak that need out loud: “Lord, I feel __________.”
- Exchange & Receive: Thank Him that in His fullness there is “grace exactly for that need.” Believe He has already supplied it.
- Observe & Record: Watch for small evidences of His overflow—a timely word, a fresh smile, a peaceful moment.
Prayer: Lord Jesus, I thank You that Your supply never runs dry. In the areas where I feel most depleted, fill me with Your “grace for grace.” Help me to rest in Your overflowing provision and to live from Your abundance today, not from my own strength.
Challenge: Before you lay your head down tonight, write three specific ways God showed His abundance to you today—then praise Him for each one, trusting that tomorrow He will again pour out grace without measure.
MONDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Sadie Almand & Unborn Baby
Scott Nix
Paula Ferus – Cataract Surgery 6/3
Ann Stanley – Transferred to Piedmont Atlanta
Doug Stephens
Mary Williams – Rehab
Jill Haines
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Danny Jarrard
Darlene Wiggins
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gayle Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
George Calhoon
James Burnette
James Garner
Jessica Headrick
Jodi Bateman
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain’s Mother
Kim’s Sisters – Ann & Brenda
Lee Cronan
Lillianna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Lonzo Christian
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary William’s Granddaughter
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Mike, Gwen, Michael Rice Family – Friends of Blount’s – Car Accident
Mrs. Franklin
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Roy Loyd
Scarlett – Marynell’s Granddaughter
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Theresa Bain’s Granddaughter
Tom Witcher