BREAKING BONDAGES: Discovering Freedom & Comfort | Series Overview
In a world overflowing with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, I know how easy it is to become trapped in cycles of panic, depression, trauma, or unforgiveness. Breaking Bondages was born out of those very struggles. This six-part sermon series by my husband, Dr. Jerry Johnston, and me is part of our life-legacy project, The Power and Influence of Christian Strong. Together, we invite you to discover how Christ’s truth and power can free us from the mental, emotional, and spiritual chains that so often hold us captive.
Jerry and I speak from both Scripture and deeply personal experience. We’ve walked through seasons of fear, panic, and darkness—and it was only the Word of God and the presence of Christ that pulled us through. We share our story with openness and honesty because we’ve learned that being Christian Strong doesn’t mean living without hardship; it means standing firm in Christ even when fear and despair threaten to overtake you.
Each message in Breaking Bondages focuses on a different area of struggle—fear, shame, depression, trauma, and unforgiveness—and points to the unchanging truth that Christ alone has the power to heal and restore. Through biblical examples and practical truths, we show that bondage is never God’s plan for His people. Jesus calls us His own and offers dignity, restoration, and freedom through His Word and His Spirit.
My heart’s desire is that you’ll take time to identify the areas in your own life where fear or shame have taken root. In this series, we walk you through faith-based steps toward freedom: naming your fear, exposing the lies of shame, forgiving those who have wounded you, facing past trauma, and filling your mind with God’s promises. Jerry and I remind believers that breaking free from bondage often takes community, biblical truth, and sometimes professional help—but true healing is always possible when Christ is at the center.
One of the strongest themes woven through this series is forgiveness as a healing agent. Forgiveness releases bitterness, imitates Christ, and opens the door to peace. It doesn’t erase the past, but it frees you from being defined by it. When we forgive, the power of the wound begins to lose its hold, and the heart begins to experience true release.
Ultimately, Breaking Bondages is a message of hope and spiritual strength. It proclaims that Christ’s truth is greater than our trauma, His forgiveness deeper than our wounds, and His power stronger than our fears. Jerry and I are passionate about helping believers understand that living Christian Strong means trusting in Christ’s strength within us—anchored in His Word, equipped by His Spirit, and shining as witnesses of His love in a broken world.
If you’re longing for freedom from fear, anxiety, or past pain, my prayer is that this series will guide you toward the healing only Jesus can bring—and help you live Christian Strong in the midst of life’s battles.
