Freedom

Freddy Bafuka, March 26, 2006

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Main texts: Romans 7:7-20, John 8:31-36, Acts 10:34-38

If you'd like to improve your prayer life, we recommend listening to Pastor Ray Greenley's Living Water Radio, entitled "The Language of Prayer".

America is a "free" country. But what is freedom? Are we truly free? Many people are bound in iron chains--slaves to sin. (Romans 7:) If you get angry when someone hurts you, if you watch pornography, if you are given to drinking alcohol, America's laws may allow it, but you are a slave! The Law of God is written on our hearts -- our consciences agree with it -- however, we still break it. We are truly slaves to sin.

John 8:31-36. Jesus was not looking for believers -- even the devil believes in Jesus and his power. Jesus was looking for true disciples. Disciples would know him, the Truth, and be set free from sin by the Son. "If the Son sets you free, then you will be free indeed."

Acts 10:34-38. Jesus heals us from sin, and also disease because disease is a result of sin. Isaiah 53:3-5. Jesus takes away our sorrows, pains, iniquities, but also our wounds and our diseases. On the cross, Jesus was disfigured for our diseases (Isaiah 52:14). Psalm 103:2-3: He heals all your sins and heals all your diseases. If you have faith, he will heal you! There is hope in the Lord, no matter what your situation is. Believe him, and accept that he died on the cross for you.

Lastly, people are under the bondage of demons, involuntarily affecting your mind and behavior. It is common, but people don't know it or don't call it as such. People who are unable to change their ways, despite their efforts may be opressed by demons. What in your home, in your life, has been the work of demons?

1 John 3:4-8 Jesus destroy's the devil's work in your life: sin, diseases, demonic oppression, and others. He sets you free!