Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church · Sermon study sheet

Breaking Sin's Tyranny

Bryan Schneider · October 10, 2026

Romans 6:12-14

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Main points

If you're united to Christ, God knows your weaknesses and deals graciously with you. He accepts you because of Jesus's perfect works.
If you're in Christ, you can choose not to sin. Fight sin because you love God more.
As a redeemed child of God united to Jesus, you get to present your body for his service. Use your gifts to bless others and bring God glory.

When the fight against sin is hard, are you remembering God's grace in Jesus or measuring his acceptance by your performance?
How do you use God's Word to recognize when a good desire has become sinful?
How would reverence for God and thankfulness to him change the way you respond to temptation?
Are your words building others up and imparting grace, or tearing them down?
How can you use your mind, hands, time, and talents for King Jesus this week?

Under grace: Living in Jesus's kingdom, where God accepts you because of Jesus's perfect works and deals graciously with your weaknesses.
Justification: God's declaration that you are righteous because of Jesus's righteousness.
Imputation: Jesus's righteousness counted as yours.
Sanctification: Growing in holiness as you fight sin and follow Jesus. Your doing must stay connected to what Jesus has done.
Sinful lusts: Inordinate desires. These include good things we want too much or twist toward sinful and selfish ends.
Members as instruments: Your body parts used as tools of warfare. Your mind, mouth, hands, and whole person serve either sin or God.