Freedom Fighters (John 8) | Pastor Andrew Eldridge | Shady Grove Church, Soddy Daisy

Freedom Fighters | John 8:31–36 | Walking in the Liberty Christ Purchased

In this powerful message, “Freedom Fighters,” Pastor Andrew Eldridge takes us deep into John 8:31–36, revealing Jesus’ call for believers to walk in true spiritual liberty—not someday in heaven, but here and now.

Many Christians quote “the truth shall make you free,” but Jesus teaches that freedom begins with continuing in His Word (v.31). Before truth sets us free, we must first abide—remain in, dwell in, and live by the Word of God. Freedom is not accidental; it is the fruit of discipleship.

Using the powerful illustration of the American Revolution freedom fighters, Pastor Andrew reminds us that liberty is never won by passivity. Freedom must be pursued. Jesus—the ultimate Freedom Fighter—organized, strategized, sacrificed, and secured our victory on the cross. Now He calls us to stand fast in the liberty He purchased (Galatians 5:1).

Throughout this message, we explore:

🔥 VERSE-BY-VERSE THROUGH JOHN 8:31–36

v31 — Continue in the Word

Freedom begins with abiding in Scripture. Disciples aren’t just believers—they are followers, learners, and doers.

v32 — Knowing & Applying the Truth

Truth must be walked out. It’s not enough to know it intellectually; it must transform our lives.

v33 — The Deception of Denial

The Pharisees claimed they were never in bondage—despite a long history of bondage in Scripture. Many Christians today fall into the same trap.

v34–35 — Sin Enslaves, Grace Empowers

Sin is a cruel master, but grace is the power to live free—not a license to remain bound.

v36 — Free Indeed

Whom the Son sets free is free in reality, experience, identity, and daily life.

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🏹 A CALL TO RISE UP

Too many believers live bruised, defeated, and waiting for heaven to finally be free. But Jesus declared in Luke 4:18 that freedom begins today. Bondage is not always the “big sins.” It hides in jealousy, anger, insecurity, depression, anxiety, tradition, and self-deception. But Christ has already broken the chains.

This message calls God’s people to rise up as Freedom Fighters—refusing the lies of the enemy and embracing the victory Jesus purchased.

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📖 KEY SCRIPTURES

John 8:31–36 (KJV)

Galatians 5:1

Luke 4:18–21

2 Corinthians 10:3

Romans 7:14–15

Psalm 1; Joshua 1:8; Titus 2:11–12; Romans 6:1–2

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Freedom is not just a destination.

In Christ, freedom is your inheritance—today.