Addictions and Strongholds
April 27, 2025“They cried out to the Lord, and they said to Moses, “Why did
you bring us out here to die in the wilderness? Weren’t there
enough graves for us in Egypt? What have you done to us? Why
did you make us leave Egypt? Didn’t we tell you this would happen
while we were still in Egypt? We said, ‘Leave us alone! Let
us be slaves to the Egyptians. It’s better to be a slave in Egypt
than a corpse in the wilderness!” Exodus 14:10-12 (NLT)
Why do I still feel even after I’ve left the thing
that once enslaved me?
Our need for redemption is
1. God brought you out of
Jesus has freed us from condemnation
“But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and
watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today
will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. J
ust stay calm.” Exodus 14:13–14 (NLT)
2. You Can’t Walk in Freedom If You’re Still
Jesus desires to free you from bondage
“Then Moses raised his hand over the sea, and the Lord opened
up a path through the water with a strong east wind. The wind
blew all that night, turning the seabed into dry land. So the people
of Israel walked through the middle of the sea on dry ground,
with walls of water on each side!” Exodus 14:21–22 (NLT)
3. God Makes a Way, But You Still Have to
Jesus frees us from bondage to our
“So as the sun began to rise, Moses raised his hand over the sea, and the water rushed back into its usual place. The Egyptians tried to escape, but the Lord swept them into the sea.” Exodus 14:27 (NLT)
4. God Will Bury What’s Been You
Destroy all
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.“ John 5:24 (NIV)