Christ’s Church Must Be Stubbornly Christ-Centered

I. Dead with Christ to Serve with Liberty (vv. 20-22)
A. From the Indwelling Power of Sin (vv. 11-12)
B. From the Old Covenant Ceremonies (Gal. 4:3-4)
C. From Man's Commandments and Doctrines (Isa. 29:13)
II. Empowered by Christ to Subdue Flesh (v. 23)
A. The Impotence of Man-Made Worship

1. It misplaces the source of sin and uncleanness (1 Cor. 6:13).
2. It pretends humility and holiness – before men (Mark 7:15).
3. It thinks holiness is bodily asceticism.
4. It is a will worship – made up and motivated by man.
5. It cannot satisfy or tame the flesh – but actually feeds it.
   B. The Power of Christ-Centered Worship and Living
6. We are in a living union with him (v. 19).
7. We are indwelled by his Spirit (Rom. 8:9-11).
8. We are able to mortify the flesh in his strength (Col. 3:5).