Brigham City | You’re Not The Boss Of Me - Week 01 - “Guilt” (John Swan)

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What if our desire for control is an illusion used to keep us under the control of an enemy whose goal is to harm us?

The episode begins with an Easter greeting and introduction to Alpine Church's mission. Pastor John Swan announces a new five-week series called 'You're Not The Boss Of Me', starting with guilt. He questions whether the desire for control is an illusion manipulated by an enemy, referencing John 10:10 about Satan's destructive purposes. Swan shares a personal childhood story about lying after a Hong Kong Fooey-inspired accident, illustrating how guilt can persist for decades. He distinguishes between the feeling of guilt and legal guilt before God, using the example of Adam and Eve hiding after sinning. The sermon describes how guilt leads people to hide from God and others, often through social media or busyness, creating a cycle of sin and isolation. Swan references Romans 7 to explain the sin nature, comparing it to a fish naturally choosing water. He discusses legal guilt using a fireman analogy to show that good deeds cannot erase sin, citing Romans 3:23. The episode emphasizes God's justice and the penalty of death for sin, leading to the Easter message. Swan explains Jesus as fully God and fully man, who lived sinlessly and died on the cross to pay the debt for humanity's guilt. He cites Colossians 2:14 about Jesus canceling charges by nailing them to the cross, a public declaration of freedom. The sermon addresses believers who still struggle with guilt, urging them to reject Satan's lies and embrace humility in accepting Jesus' sacrifice. Swan concludes with a call to confess sins and trust in Jesus for forgiveness, ending with a prayer for reflection and growth.

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