04-NOV-2026 | 12NOON Bible Class | Bishop Charles H. Ellis, III

Main message: The sermon teaches that believers are “not condemned” in Christ and should live with confidence, humility, and spiritual discipline rather than being defined by their past, other people’s opinions, or worldly labels. God offers forgiveness, restoration, and freedom, and believers must walk after the Spirit, not the flesh.

Key points:

• Romans 8:1 is the foundation: there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.
• Being forgiven does not remove responsibility; believers still must “work out” their salvation and walk in obedience.
• The pastor emphasizes confidence in who God says you are, not in political identity, public opinion, or past failures.
• Using Peter’s denial and restoration, he shows that failure does not have to define a person.
• The prodigal son illustrates repentance, coming to oneself, and the father’s restoring grace.
• Believers should avoid dwelling on or bragging about their old life; instead, live in the present newness of life and stay humble before God.

Scriptures mentioned: Romans 8:1, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:31, Romans 8:37-39, Philippians 2:12, Luke 15, Matthew 26:69-75, John 21:15-17, James 2:17, 1 Peter 5:8, Galatians 5:1