Losing the Weight of the Old Man

Date of Sermon: March 2, 2025

Sermon Series: Laying Aside Every Weight

Scripture Used: Ephesians 4:17-32

The Christian life is a journey of transformation—one that requires putting off the old self and embracing the new. In Ephesians 4:17-32, the Apostle Paul calls believers to forsake the corrupt nature of the old man, with its deceitful lusts and spiritual blindness, and to put on the new man, created in righteousness and true holiness. This passage reminds us that true change begins with the renewal of our minds and is reflected in how we live, speak, and relate to others.

In Losing the Weight of the Old Man, Dr. Robert C. Crowder examines the practical steps of shedding the sinful habits of our former nature and walking in the freedom of a transformed life. As we put away lying, anger, corrupt speech, and bitterness, we embrace kindness, forgiveness, and godly living. Are you still carrying the weight of the old man? It’s time to let go and walk in the newness of life in Christ.

Paul outlines three key steps:

1. Putting Off the Old Self – Rejecting sinful habits and thought patterns.
2. Being Renewed in the Spirit of the Mind – Aligning our hearts with God’s truth.
3. Putting On the New Self – Living in honesty, kindness, and forgiveness.

As we let go of the weight of our old nature, we embrace the freedom and righteousness found in Christ. Are you ready to walk in the new life He has called you to?