{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/69f7d9c3417b02e93808b68f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"A New Allegiance | James Grogan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c62c8fd44a2674cd18225f/1779140417470-75051f67-ba2a-4ff0-860f-fc58c6cbe12f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Who’s really in charge of your life?</p><p>In week four of our&nbsp;<em>Brand New</em>&nbsp;series, Pastor James Grogan walks through Romans 6 and shows that following Jesus isn’t just about forgiveness—it’s about a transfer of allegiance. We all serve something or someone. The question is: who are you giving your life to?</p><p>Romans 6:14 reminds us of this powerful truth:&nbsp;<strong>sin is no longer your master… you are under grace.</strong></p><p>This message unpacks what it looks like to live under a new allegiance:</p><p><strong>• From Rules to Relationship</strong></p><p>The law demands obedience through rules, but grace invites allegiance through relationship with Jesus.</p><p><strong>• Everyone Serves Something</strong></p><p>Whether we realize it or not, we all surrender to something—sin, success, approval, control, or Christ.</p><p><strong>• What You Obey Gains Momentum</strong></p><p>The habits and choices you say “yes” to will shape the direction of your life.</p><p><strong>• Freedom Isn’t Neutral</strong></p><p>Jesus didn’t just set you free&nbsp;<em>from</em>&nbsp;sin—He set you free&nbsp;<em>for</em>&nbsp;a new life of righteousness.</p><p><strong>• Your Choices Have Outcomes</strong></p><p>Sin leads to death. Obedience leads to life, growth, and ultimately eternal life in Christ.</p><p>Pastor James challenges us with a clear picture:</p><p>You’re not drifting through life—you’re following something.</p><p>And the good news is this:</p><p><strong>You don’t have to live under your old master anymore.</strong></p><p>In Jesus, you’ve been set free to live a brand new life with a brand new allegiance.</p><p>––––– If this message challenged you, share it with someone who needs to hear it. –––––</p>","author_name":"EastLake Church"}