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