Breaking Lies, Agreements and Strongholds Breaking the Biggest Lies
Lies lead to agreements. Agreements lead to Strongholds. Strongholds lead to baggage and bondage. Genesis 3:1-7
Isaiah 31 What sorrow awaits my rebellious children, says the LORD. You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. 2 For without consulting me, you have gone down to Egypt for help. You have put your trust in Pharaoh s protection. You have tried to hide in his shade. 3 But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated, and by depending on him, you will be disgraced. 4 For though his power extends to Zoan and his officials have arrived in Hanes, 5 all who trust in him will be ashamed. He will not help you. Instead, he will disgrace you.
Lies lead to agreements. Agreements lead to Strongholds. Strongholds lead to baggage and bondage. Practically speaking
ALLIANCE STEP BELIEF HEALING LIE LISTEN TO IT DRINKING ALL THE TIME IS FINE PRAY FOR PROTECTION KNOW TRUTH AGREEMENT ACCEPT IT I AM OK TO DRINK ALL THE TIME PRAY FOR REVELATION BREAK AGREEMENT STRONGHOLD WORSHIP IT I CANNOT STOP DRINKING PRAY FOR DELIVERANCE RENOUNCE THE STRONGHOLD BONDAGE BECOME IT I AM AN ALCOHOLIC PRAY FOR BROKENNESS CONFESS REPENT
THE BIGGEST AREA WHERE WE BELIEVE LIES: Who Am I? (Our Identity) If you were to meet someone new at a cocktail party, after introducing yourself and they themselves, what is the next typical question? How would you answer the question, Tell me about yourself?
Core Ques5on Deeper Q Lie Truth ORIGIN Where did I come from? Was I planned? Am I wanted? Am I cared for? Am I important to anyone? I am here alone. No one really cares about me. I am not important to anyone. Be independent I am God s beloved child,, favored, blessed and a part of his family Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139
I AM God s beloved child, favored and blessed I knew you before I formed you in your mother s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations. (Jeremiah 1:5) You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother s womb. 14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous how well I know it. 15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. 16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. (Psalm 139:13-16)
Core Ques5on Deeper Q Lie Truth ORIGIN Where did I come from? PURPOSE Why am I here? Was I planned? Am I wanted? Am I cared for? Am I important to anyone? What is my purpose? Am I in God s will? Does God really care what I do with my life? I am here alone. No one really cares about me. I am not important to anyone. Be independent I am on my own. It does not maver what I do with my life. I just need to live for me/myself. I am God s beloved child,, favored, blessed and a part of his family Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139 I am God s masterpiece, a part of His story, with a big and unique role Eph 2:8-10, Jer 29:11
I AM God s Masterpiece with a Great Future 8 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago (Ephesians 2:8-10) 11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the LORD. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 1:5)
Dan Allendar God is not merely the Creator of our life. He is also the Author of our life, and he writes each person s life to reveal his divine story. There never has been nor ever will be another life like mine like yours (to reveal God in our own unique way).
Core Ques5on Deeper Q Lie Truth ORIGIN Where did I come from? PURPOSE Why am I here? RESOURCE What do I have? Was I planned? Am I wanted? Am I cared for? Am I important to anyone? What is my purpose? Am I in God s will? Does God really care what I do with my life? Do I have what it takes to make it? Will I have what I need to live? Will God really take care? I am here alone. No one really cares about me. I am not important to anyone. Be independent I am on my own. It does not maver what I do with my life. I just need to live for me/myself. I bever make it happen. I can t really trust anyone to help. I am powerless to overcome my sin. I am God s beloved child,, favored, blessed and a part of his family Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139 I am God s masterpiece, a part of His story, with a big and unique role Eph 2:8-10, Jer 29:11 I am God s empowered saint, full of the Spirit, with everything I need MaV 6:33; Eph 3:20-21
I AM God s Empowered Saint, Fully Equipped 33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33) 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God 20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. (Ephesians 3:19-20)
Core Ques5on Deeper Q Lie Truth ORIGIN Where did I come from? Was I planned? Am I wanted? Am I cared for? Am I important to anyone? I am here alone. No one really cares about me. I am not important to anyone. Be independent I am God s beloved child,, favored, blessed and a part of his family Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139 PURPOSE Why am I here? What is my purpose? Am I in God s will? Does God really care what I do with my life? I am on my own. It does not maver what I do with my life. I just need to live for me/myself. I am God s masterpiece, a part of His story, with a big and unique role Eph 2:8-10, Jer 29:11 RESOURCE What do I have? Do I have what it takes to make it? Will I have what I need to live? Will God really take care? I bever make it happen. I can t really trust anyone to help. I am powerless to overcome my sin. I am God s empowered saint, full of the Spirit, with everything I need MaV 6:33; Eph 3:20-21 DESTINY Where am I heading? Is there really a heaven? Am I going to make it? I have not lived perfectly. Will I be happy there? Just live in the here and now. Just make sure you are happy now. Heaven is going to be boring. I am God s faithful servant, doing my best, heaven, rewards await MaVhew 25, Rev 21-22
I AM God s Faithful Servant Awaibng Heaven 21 The master was full of praise. Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more (talents) responsibilities. Let s celebrate together! (Matthew 25:21) 3 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, Look, God s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever. (Revelation 21:3-4)
This New Life/Idenbty Wasn t Cheap He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him 2 Corinthians 5:21 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20 For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body 1Corinthians 6:19-20
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