Real freedom begins with honesty. In this week’s Battle Ready Sermons message, Captain Rob Westwood-Payne (Salvation Army officer and pastor) explores how honest confession leads to healing, purity of heart, and lasting freedom in Christ.
So many of us live with guilt, secrets, and spiritual clutter that weigh us down. But God offers more. Psalm 51 reminds us: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; renew a loyal spirit within me” (NLT). True purity is not something we earn - it is a gift God plants in us through his grace.
In this sermon, discover:
Why confession is the pathway to freedom (Psalm 32:5)
How Jesus’ promise “So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free” (John 8:36, NLT) is for you
The role of surrender and community in finding healing
How to let God “chip away” the clutter in your life and reveal your true self
Whether you’re a Christian seeking daily encouragement, simple Bible application, or a curious non-Christian exploring faith, this message will help you take the next step towards a pure heart and deeper freedom in Christ.
🙏 Watch now and learn how to stop hiding, surrender to God’s grace, and experience his transforming power.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Opening Prayer
01:29 – Choices That Change Your Life (Series Recap)
03:09 – The Tension: New in Christ but Still Struggling
05:03 – Hiding Behind Masks
07:19 – Mixed Motives in Everyday Life
08:43 – Paul’s Single-Minded Pursuit (Philippians 3)
09:17 – A Pure Heart: Psalm 86 and Matthew 5:8
10:34 – What “Pure” Really Means (Katharos)
13:07 – God Declares Our Hearts Pure
14:45 – Create in Me a Clean Heart (Psalm 51)
16:52 – Surrender to the Chisel: Michelangelo’s David
18:43 – Are You Ready to Make This Choice?
20:05 – Three Things to Remember: God’s Kindness
20:54 – God’s Faithfulness (Philippians 1:6)
22:20 – God’s Promises (Ezekiel 36:26)
23:16 – Becoming Who God Wants You to Be
25:04 – Responding to God Today
31:05 – Closing Prayer
32:52 – Outro & Invitation
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