081411 healing of addictions (john 18v1-11) andrew tan
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Healing of Addictions
John 18:1-11
I. Understanding Addictions:
Choosing to be in Control
Understanding Addicctions:
Choosing to be in Control
(a) Unmet Needs Lead to Wrong
Mindsets
“And my God will meet all your needs
according to hisglorious riches in Christ Jesus.”
-Philippians 4:19
Understanding Addictions:
Choosing to be in Control
(b) Wrong Mindsets Lead to
Behavioral Drugs
Understanding Addictions:
Choosing to be in Control
(c) Behavioral Drugs Become
Addictive ProblemsThey exchanged the
truth of God for a lie,and worshiped
and served created things rather than the Creator…
-Romans 1:25-28
II. Jesus Chose Powerlessness
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
No one takes it from me,but I lay it down
of my own accord. I have authority to
lay it down and authority to take it up again.
This command I received from my Father.
-John 10:18
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
Again he asked them, "Who is it you want?" And
they said, "Jesus of Nazareth." "I told you that I am he," Jesus answered.
……Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup
the Father has given me?“
-John 18:7-11
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
-C.S. Lewis-The Lion, the Witch &
the Wardrobe
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
“And having disarmed the powers and
authorities, he made a public spectacle
of them, triumphing over them
by the cross.”
-Colossians 2:15
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming.
He has no power over me; but I do as the Father has
commanded me.
- John 14:30-31
Jesus Chose Powerlessness
“Do you refuse to speak to me?" Pilate said.
"Don't you realize I have power either to free you
or to crucify you?" Jesus answered,
"You would have no power over me if it were not
given to you from above."
- John 19:10-11
III. Acknowledging
our Powerlessness
Acknowledging our
Powerlessness
We Must admit that we are
powerless over our addictions
Acknowledging our
Powerlessness
We must cry out to Jesus
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my
weaknesses, so that Christ's power
may rest on me.
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Acknowledging our
Powerlessness
We must reach out to others for
help