Let It Go

Communion:

At one time or another, we all have had that one thing (IT) that seems to keep us from moving forward in our lives and the life God wants us to have. That one sin, that one habit, that one regret, that one IT.

Hebrews 12:1 NIV

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

Let us - hinders / weight, impends

Everything that hinders our progress

When holding on to “IT” it is a sin. Why are you still holding on to “IT”?

Why we hold onto it. The hoarders mentality.

What are you holding onto that what is weighing you down? - weight vest?

The first step is to admit there is a “IT”. - Name it.

Get to the root of “IT”.

Series Overview: At one time or another, we all have had that one thing (IT) that seems to keep us from moving forward in our lives and the life God wants us to have. That one sin, that one habit, that one regret, that one IT. In this series, we will identify IT and the havoc IT has taken on us. Jan. 5th: Let It Go: Identifying your IT / Getting to the root of IT Jan. 12th: Let It Go: Shame that IT brings Jan. 19th: Let It Go: Bitterness that IT causes (Casey to teach) Jan. 26th: Let It Go: Isolation that IT forces

Series core verse: Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

Hebrews 12:1–2 NIV

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Matthew 11:28–30 NIV

28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”