ryan peterson
Lead Pastor
Jesus is healing broken hearts, setting the captives free, and giving liberty to those who are bound. Who doesn’t want some of that?
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As we continue our series on consecration we are entering into a time of freedom and healing. This week we are taking the time to prepare our hearts for a thorough detox of our souls that we will press into next week when we will be walking through the Freedom Cycle – a tool that we introduced to our church four years ago that has massive spiritual implications. To best prepare our hearts we are focusing on how Jesus launched his ministry and why He came to earth: to set us free from sin, to destroy the works of the devil, and to live fully alive in His presence. He is healing broken hearts, setting the captives free, and giving liberty to those who are bound. Who doesn’t want some of that?
Scripture References from the Sermon
- Mark 3:27
- Romans 8:13
- 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
- 1 John 3:8
- Isaiah 61:1
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever experienced inner healing or freedom from sin?
- Read Mark 3:27 and discuss what Jesus had in mind for you in saying this.
- What would it look like to recover what the enemy has stolen and plunder the goods he has taken?
- Spend some time with God asking Him what the strongman is in your life. Consider the “Areas of Freedom” list below.
- Read Romans 8:13 and 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 and Discuss how the Holy Spirit exposes sin, and then destroys the strongholds.
- What area of your heart is broken, captive, or bound and needs Jesus?
Areas of Freedom
- Shame
- Worthlessness
- Performance trap
- Fear of man
- Fear
- Control
- Pride
- Covetousness
Preparations for next week
- What is your strongman?
- Read the Word daily
- Consider Fasting
- Examine – Psalm 139:23-24
- Make a list of specific sins