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Taking Advantage of God's Grace

Bobby Schuller

Shepherd's Grove • Oct 29, 2026 • 19 min

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Summary

Believers must actively apply the blood of Jesus over their lives, health, and sin to experience full deliverance and exercise spiritual authority over the enemy. When we confess our sins and apply Christ's sacrifice, those sins are completely erased in the spiritual realm, leaving no record for the enemy to use as accusation. We must never delay repenting out of fear of cheapening God's grace, because grace is a free gift meant to be received immediately and continuously.

Themes

Applying the Blood of JesusSpiritual AuthorityIdentity in ChristGrace and RepentanceFreedom from Sin and ShameDeliverance and Protection

Key Points

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Overcoming spiritual enemies requires actively applying the blood of Jesus through faith and testimony, not just knowing His sacrifice exists.
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Jesus was crucified on Passover rather than Yom Kippur to demonstrate that His sacrifice provides complete deliverance and freedom, not just forgiveness of sin.
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Applying the blood of Jesus operates like exercising legal authority—much like a police officer directing traffic who acts under the full authority of the law rather than personal physical force.
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Salvation is a gift available to everyone, but like a check in hand, it must be actively received and deposited to experience its benefits.
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When a believer confesses sin and applies the blood of Christ, those sins are completely erased in the spiritual realm, leaving no record for the enemy to accuse us.
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Overcoming persistent sin or addiction requires stopping self-deprecation and shame, and instead declaring your true identity as holy and righteous in Christ.
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Delaying repentance out of fear of cheapening God's grace or taking advantage of Him is a trick of the enemy; grace is unearned, so we should run to God immediately.
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Delaying repentance allows spiritual poison to linger and take deeper root in our lives, whereas immediate confession restores complete protection and peace.

Sermon Moments

“Passover celebrates freedom... Jesus is more than just atoning for our sin; He wants us to have complete freedom and deliverance from spiritual Egypt.”

“A police officer directing traffic doesn't have the physical power to stop a semi-truck, but she has authority—and that truck will stop because of her authority.”

“Salvation belongs to the unbeliever, but it is like having a check you never deposit. The price was paid, but you must deposit the check.”

“When you plead the blood of Jesus over your sin, it doesn't just get hidden—it literally ceases to exist in the spiritual realm.”

“Scripture says that He who knew no sin became sin on our behalf so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.”

“Shame and self-deprecation do not bring breakthrough in addiction; proclaiming 'I am the righteousness of God' releases freedom.”

“We are always taking advantage of God's grace. When are we not? Grace is never earned, and there is no point where it is ever 'fair.'”

This Week

Speak and apply the blood of Jesus over your life, family, and health daily through prayer and faithful testimony.

When you stumble or commit a sin, repent immediately rather than waiting days to prove your sincerity or earn forgiveness.

Replace self-critical thoughts and shame with bold declarations of your biblical identity as holy and righteous in Christ.

Exercise your God-given spiritual authority against fear, sickness, and spiritual attack by claiming the legal rights provided by Christ's sacrifice.

Stop trying to earn or deserve God's grace, acknowledging that grace by definition is always unearned and freely given.

Refuse to hide in isolation when struggling with temptation; remain active in fellowship and your God-given purpose.

Remind yourself that through Christ's sacrifice on the cross, your confessed sins are fully erased in the spiritual realm and cannot be used against you.

Remember This

Because God's grace can never be earned, we should run to Him immediately in repentance when we fall, boldly declaring our true identity in Christ.

A Challenge for You

Don't delay turning to God or leave a door open to the enemy—take full advantage of God's grace right now by confessing your sin, receiving His immediate forgiveness, and walking boldly as a righteous child of God.

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