Do predestination and free will contradict one another?

Summary

The sermon explores the concept of the freedom of the will, contrasting Augustine's early view with the Reformed doctrine of total depravity and the implications for predestination. It clarifies that while we possess a functioning will, its desires are bound by our fallen nature, and true ability to choose God only comes through divine regeneration. Therefore, our pursuit of God is a result of His sovereign work, not our independent choice.