Free to Build: The Power of Constructive Freedom 

July 5, 2026 

Dr. Brad Hoffmann, pastor 

 Freedom Received: Set Free in Christ

 John 8:31-36 ESV: So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 

 Freedom Misused: The Danger of Self-Centered Living

 1 Peter 2:16 ESV: Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 

 Freedom Reframed: Called to Constructive Living

 Galatians 5:13-14 ESV: For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 

4. Freedom Expressed: Living for Good (Constructive Freedom)

 Galatians 5:22-23 ESV: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.  

 Titus 2:11-14 ESV: For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.  

 Freedom Commissioned: Sent to Build, Not Just Enjoy

Matthew 5:16 ESV: In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.  

 You are not just free; you are freed for something.