John Oakes discusses freedom in Christ and asks what individuals have done with their freedom. He references 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 where Paul asserts his freedom. The document encourages using spiritual gifts and talents, referencing passages about building God's house, harvesting little despite planting much, and having a hole-filled purse. It questions one's vision and life's ministry, citing 1 Peter 4:10-11. The final section provides lyrics to the song "Hallelujah" praising God.

1. Freedom in ChristFreedom in Christ
John OakesJohn Oakes
Dubai, UAEDubai, UAE
July 7, 2013July 7, 2013

2. Freedom!!!!!!Freedom!!!!!!

3. Yeah;Yeah;
We’reWe’re
Free!Free!

4. Question: WhatQuestion: What
Have You DoneHave You Done
With YourWith Your
Freedom inFreedom in
Christ?Christ?

5. 1 Cor 9:1-2 Paul: Am I not free?1 Cor 9:1-2 Paul: Am I not free?
Question: Who Does the world see as truly great, and
what do they have in common?

6. What is Your Gift?What is Your Gift?

7. Golden Rule MembershipGolden Rule Membership
Judges 5:2 vs.
Judges 21:25

8. Haggai 1:2-6Haggai 1:2-6
“Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your“Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your
paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?”paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?”
“You have planted much but harvested little.”“You have planted much but harvested little.”
You earn
wages, only to
put them in a
purse with
holes in it

9. Matthew 25:14-30 What is yourMatthew 25:14-30 What is your
talent?talent?
What is your vision?What is your vision?
What will be your life’s ministry?What will be your life’s ministry?
1 Peter 4:10-111 Peter 4:10-11

10. Hallelujah
• Lord, we sing your praises loud,
• Sing them to the stumbling crowd.
• Sing of Jesus and His Word;
• Sing until the world has heard.
• CHORUS:
• Men sing: Ha-le-lu, Ha-le-lu-jah (x2)
• Women sing: Hallelujah, ha-le-lu, ha-le-lu, le-lu-
jah (x2)

11. • Sing of crosses and His blood;
• Earthquakes, darkness and the flood.
• Sing of judgment, sing of grace,
• Sing until we see His face.
• CHORUS:
• Men sing: Ha-le-lu, Ha-le-lu-jah (x2)
• Women sing: Hallelujah, ha-le-lu, ha-le-lu, le-lu-
jah (x2)

12. • God is why we live and sing,
• We the servants, He the King.
• All His power, all his life;
• Living in the church His wife.
• CHORUS:
• Men sing: Ha-le-lu, Ha-le-lu-jah (x2)
• Women sing: Hallelujah, ha-le-lu, ha-le-lu, le-lu-
jah (x2)

13. • God is justice, God is love,
• God is in the morning dove.
• God is sov’reign o’er the land;
• Nations bow at His command.
• CHORUS:
• Men sing: Ha-le-lu, Ha-le-lu-jah (x2)
• Women sing: Hallelujah, ha-le-lu, ha-le-lu, le-lu-
jah (x2)

14. • Life is but a passing glance,
• Seek Him while you have the chance.
• We are made of naught but clay;
• Till we’re changed on that great day.
• CHORUS:
• Men sing: Ha-le-lu, Ha-le-lu-jah (x2)
• Women sing: Hallelujah, ha-le-lu, ha-le-lu, le-lu-
jah (x2)

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