# Adopted as Sons

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Podcast: [Experimental Sermons Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/experimental-sermons-podcast-6700985)
Published: 2025-12-28T17:25:45+00:00
Episode link: https://jwdell.substack.com/p/adopted-as-sons
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## Resource

What if the real gift of Christmas isn’t just a Savior in a manger—but God adopting you as a full, empowered heir, turning timid spiritual slaves into bold sons and daughters who cry “Abba! Father!” and wield royal power over life and nations? In this provocative Christmas 1 sermon, we dive deep into Galatians 4 and John 1 to expose why most Christians live in weakness when the incarnation promises transformative sonship, proven by Christ’s sovereign authority over death—and the staggering threefold inheritance waiting for every true believer. Dare to listen: are you living as a powerless slave… or as the confident heir Christmas actually made you? Stay Connected: Follow Pastor Dell on X at https://x.com/jakedell73 . Subscribe to Experimental Sermons at https://jwdell.substack.com/ . Join us for Sunday worship at https://firstchurchwoodbury.org/ . Get full access to Experimental Sermons at jwdell.substack.com/subscribe

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