Song Lyrics

No Condemnation

Theme: Declaring freedom from guilt and shame through Christ.

Scripture Inspiration: Romans 8:1 – “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

Name of God: Jehovah Shalom (The Lord is Peace)

Verse 1:

The voice of guilt was loud and clear,
Whispering lies I longed to hear.
“You’ll never change,” it used to say,
But Your truth has chased that voice away.

I wore my shame like second skin,
But Your mercy broke the chains within.
Now I stand on grace alone,
Your peace has called my heart back home.

Chorus:

Jehovah Shalom, You are my peace,
You silenced shame, You gave me release.
No condemnation, no more fear,
Your perfect love is drawing near.
In Christ alone, I’m justified,
Jehovah Shalom, You’re by my side.

Verse 2:

I laid my burdens at Your feet,
And found Your mercy there to meet.
Where guilt once thrived, now grace abounds,
Your love has leveled all my grounds.

No more hiding, no more chains,
Your blood has washed away the stains.
I lift my eyes, my heart is free,
Your peace, Jehovah, covers me.

Chorus:

Jehovah Shalom, You are my peace,
You silenced shame, You gave me release.
No condemnation, no more fear,
Your perfect love is drawing near.
In Christ alone, I’m justified,
Jehovah Shalom, You’re by my side.

Bridge:

For hearts still bound by guilt and lies,
Jehovah Shalom, open their eyes.
Let Your peace invade their pain,
Break the chains and end the shame.
Call them out, lift them high,
Show them freedom’s not a lie.

Chorus:

Jehovah Shalom, You are our peace,
You silenced shame, You gave release.
No condemnation, no more fear,
Your perfect love is always near.
In Christ alone, we’re justified,
Jehovah Shalom, You’re by our side.

Outro:

May His peace fill your heart and mind,
May His love be what you find.
Jehovah Shalom will hold you near,
In His arms, there’s no more fear.

Surmon Notes

🔥 Sermon: The Silence of Shame, The Song of Peace

🌅 Point 1: No Condemnation—A Final Verdict, Not a Temporary Reprieve

As we continue through *Shadows of Yesterday*, we come to a moment of deep stillness and power in the song *No Condemnation*. It’s more than a lyrical reassurance—it’s a prophetic decree. Romans 8:1 proclaims it with unwavering authority: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.” This is not a polite suggestion or conditional promise. It’s a final verdict—issued not from an earthly judge, but from the throne of grace.

The Greek word for “condemnation” here is *katakrima*, referring to the judicial sentence of guilt and punishment. In Christ, that sentence has been overturned by His own blood. The gavel has fallen, the accuser’s voice has been silenced, and the court of heaven declares you righteous—not because of your performance, but because of His peace.

This song confronts the echo chamber of shame that many believers still live with, even after they’ve been forgiven. Like shadows that linger long after sunset, guilt can cling to our memories. But Christ’s cross didn’t just blot out our sins—it removed the record altogether. You are not out on parole with God. You are free. Fully. Forever.

“He forgave us all our sins… nailing it to the cross.” — Colossians 2:13–14

🕊️ Point 2: Jehovah Shalom—Peace That Invades Every Chain

The name declared in this song is *Jehovah Shalom*—The Lord is Peace. It is more than a comforting title; it’s a weapon against every whisper of unworthiness. Judges 6 tells the story of Gideon, trembling in fear, uncertain of his calling. But God meets him and declares, “Peace be unto you. Fear not: thou shalt not die.” And Gideon builds an altar there and calls it Jehovah Shalom.

Why? Because peace is not the absence of conflict—it is the presence of God. And when God is present, shame cannot stay. Fear must bow. Every lyric in *No Condemnation* breathes with this promise: *You are no longer bound by what was. You are now defined by who He is.*

Isaiah 9:6 calls Messiah the “Prince of Peace.” This means His authority brings alignment, not chaos. His rule does not condemn—it restores. And when His perfect love draws near, every inner storm is hushed. The voice of guilt is not ignored—it is defeated by the louder truth of grace.

“Your peace has called my heart back home.” — No Condemnation (Verse 1)

That’s not poetic. That’s prophetic. That’s what the presence of Jehovah Shalom does—it brings sons and daughters out of hiding, and back to the altar of grace.

🌿 Point 3: From Shame to Sonship—Identity Rooted in Mercy

The greatest tragedy is not that people sin—it’s that they believe they must wear their sin as a label for the rest of their lives. But the gospel doesn’t stop at forgiveness—it restores identity. Psalm 103:12 paints it clearly: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” He didn’t tuck your sin in the back room—He cast it into the depths of His mercy.

This is why the song’s repeated declaration—*“No condemnation, no more fear”—*matters so deeply. Because fear and shame always walk hand-in-hand. If you still feel bound by your past, it’s time to ask: whose voice am I believing? The voice of guilt or the voice of Jehovah Shalom?

Hebrews 4:15–16 tells us we have a High Priest who knows our weaknesses, who was tempted in every way, yet without sin. And it invites us to come boldly—boldly!—to the throne of grace. The place where mercy waits and grace is given. When you stop hiding, you start healing. When you receive mercy, you walk in peace.

You are not what you’ve done. You are what He’s declared: redeemed, restored, righteous, and deeply loved.

“Where guilt once thrived, now grace abounds… Your blood has washed away the stains.” — No Condemnation (Verse 2)

Prayer

Abba Father, we come out of hiding today. We come boldly to Your throne—not because of our merit, but because of Your mercy. We lay down every heavy word spoken over us, every echo of shame, every whisper of the enemy that says we’re not enough.

We receive Your truth: there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ. We are not rejected. We are received. We are not filthy. We are forgiven. We are not failures. We are free. Let this truth go deep into our bones, deeper than regret, deeper than fear, deeper than wounds from the past.

Jehovah Shalom, be the peace that stills our chaos. Let Your love rise like the morning sun over every shadow of yesterday. Let Your voice speak louder than every lie.

In Christ alone, we are justified. In Christ alone, we are safe. In Christ alone, we are whole. And in Christ alone, we rise again. Amen.

🔥 Activation

• 🌿 Reflect: What voice of guilt have you agreed with that Christ has already silenced?
• 🛐 Repent: For holding onto shame Jesus died to remove. Lay it at His feet.
• 🕊️ Declare: “I am not condemned. I am in Christ. I am free.”
• 📖 Memorize: Romans 8:1 and speak it over yourself daily this week.

Beloved, you are no longer defined by the shadows of yesterday. You are defined by the light of His mercy. So rise. Sing. Live. There is no condemnation for you. Only grace. Only peace. Only Him.

Podcast Script

🎙️ Podcast Episode:

No Condemnation

From the album: Shadows of Yesterday

Theme: Freedom In Christ, Grace, Mercy, Peace, Redemption, Righteousness, Salvation, Spiritual Identity

Scripture Focus: Romans 8:1, John 8:36, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 4:16, Colossians 1:13–14

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Welcome, friends, to today’s episode. I’m so glad you’ve joined us here in this sacred space—where we open our hearts together before the Lord and let His Word and presence lead us deeper. Today, we’re reflecting on the song *“No Condemnation”* from the album *Shadows of Yesterday*—a song soaked in peace, redemption, and identity. It’s a gentle yet powerful declaration that shame no longer has the final word. The voice of Jesus does.

👑 His Kingship Is Eternal

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Romans 8:1 says, *“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”* That’s not a suggestion—it’s a decree from heaven. This truth is foundational for every believer. It’s not based on how we feel; it’s based on who He is. Jehovah Shalom—the Lord our Peace—has silenced the courtroom. He’s issued the final verdict: *righteous in Christ.*

Shame is a thief. It robs us of confidence, intimacy, and purpose. But this song lifts our eyes to the Cross, where every accusation was nailed and every debt was paid. This isn’t just a legal acquittal—it’s a spiritual rebirth. You are no longer a prisoner. You are a son. You are a daughter. You are free.

🙌 Surrender Is the Sound of Worship

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One of the most healing lines in the song is, *“I wore my shame like second skin, but Your mercy broke the chains within.”* How many of us still carry the weight of what God has already removed? We sing, we serve, we strive—yet underneath it all, we wonder if we’re still defined by what we’ve done.

But here’s the gospel: Jesus didn’t die to improve your self-esteem—He died to give you a new name. Righteous. Redeemed. Beloved. That’s who you are. Psalm 103:12 says, *“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”* You don’t have to carry shame anymore. Lay it down. Let peace take its place. Worship isn’t about hiding our scars—it’s about revealing them in the light of His mercy and saying, *“Even here, I am loved.”*

🛡️ Intercession: When Worship Becomes Warfare

🎵 Pause. Let Holy Spirit bring names to mind 🎵

Maybe someone you know is still bound by condemnation. Maybe *you* are. This is the moment where worship becomes warfare. Begin to intercede. Call out their name in prayer. Ask Jehovah Shalom to break through the noise of guilt, to silence the whispers of the accuser, and to speak peace over their hearts.

John 8:36 says, *“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”* Not free eventually—free indeed. Speak this truth over those you love. Prophesy peace into the places where anxiety still reigns. Declare the Cross over those who feel unworthy. Worship is not passive—it’s powerful. It’s the sound of chains falling off.

🌍 Final Reflections: A Life That Crowns Him Daily

Hebrews 4:16 invites us to come *boldly* to the throne of grace—not cautiously, not reluctantly. Boldly. The throne isn’t a courtroom anymore—it’s a mercy seat. And the One who sits there knows your weakness and welcomes your return.

So let’s live like the redeemed. Let’s refuse to wear what Jesus already removed. Let’s crown Him—not just with our songs, but with our surrender. With our joy. With our freedom. This is what it means to walk in our spiritual identity—not as those barely forgiven, but as those fully accepted.

🎶 Soft outro music begins 🎶

🙏 Closing Prayer

Jehovah Shalom, thank You for being our peace. Thank You for chasing away the voice of shame with the sound of Your love. We lift to You every place where guilt still speaks, and we ask You to replace it with grace.

Today, we lay our shame at the foot of the Cross. We receive Your verdict: no condemnation. We believe You when You say we’re free. And we choose to live like it. Let Your peace rule our minds. Let Your mercy rewrite our story. Let Your love be louder than any lie.

We are no longer defined by our past. We are defined by Your promise. Thank You, Jesus. In Your name, Amen.

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