Jesus Christ - Lesson One: John the Baptist - The Father's T-Shirt

At the heart of this message from Dylan Cottrill on Sunday February 8th 2026, lies a profound truth we often overlook: the blood of Jesus Christ is not just a theological concept, but the very foundation of our freedom. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:18-21, we're reminded that our redemption didn't come through silver, gold, or inherited traditions, but through the precious blood of the Lamb. The sermon powerfully explores the story of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8, who was delivered by Jesus, yet the townspeople asked Jesus to leave because they feared what they'd have to give up—their pigs. How often do we mirror this response? We cry out for deliverance, yet when God shows up offering freedom, we cling to the very things that bind us. The message challenges us with a penetrating question: Are we living as the 'Father's t-shirt'—clean, white, and sanctified—or have we placed ourselves back in the closet, allowing the dust of bitterness, addiction, and unforgiveness to stain us again? The call is clear: surrender is not a one-time event but a daily memorial we must return to. Every stripe on Jesus' back, every drop of blood shed, every thorn pressed into His temple represented someone's healing, someone's deliverance, someone's freedom from depression and bondage. That someone could be us, if only we'd release our grip on what's holding us back and fully surrender to Him.