The western church in general has swallowed and acted upon a view of mankind that far more closely aligns with its atheistic surrounding culture than it does the Bible, the view that mankind is little more than the result of the chemical reactions that occur in the brain and body. Scripture flatly contradicts this view of mankind. And because of this, what our culture (and much of the visible church) calls "an unprecedented mental health crisis" almost entirely boils down to the unmitigated practice of submitting ourselves as slaves to sin, and especially the sin of covetousness, rather than as slaves to Christ. People know that mere platitudes are not the solution, but ignoring what we learn about ourselves through God's revealed Word will destine us to a continually worsening crisis. This crisis will never be solved at a purely chemical level, because the ultimate problem is not chemical--it's spiritual.

Michael Knox shares his dramatic journey from a life of drug addiction, gang involvement, and incarceration to finding redemption through Jesus Christ. He details how a near-death shooting experience and years in prison failed to change him until a divine encounter with kindness led to his conversion in 2012. Despite early struggles and backsliding, Knox emphasizes that God's mercy sustained him, leading to his ministry work and marriage. He argues against the idea that anyone is too far gone for God's grace, citing biblical figures like Moses and David as examples of restoration. The narrative underscores the transformative power of the gospel and the importance of discipleship in overcoming deep-seated brokenness.

Last message on addiction from the KJV Bible!

The sermon uses the biblical account of a leper seeking healing to illustrate Christ's profound compassion for those enslaved by sin and addiction. It emphasizes that just as Jesus touched the untouchable leper, believers are called to extend similar compassionate outreach to the broken world around them. The message highlights the immediate and complete cleansing provided through faith in Christ, contrasting human inability under the law with divine grace. By examining the leper's humility and Jesus' sovereign response, the text urges the church to embody Christ's character in their mission to reach the lost. Ultimately, it challenges listeners to surrender their lives to become instruments of hope and salvation for others.

This sermon examines the biblical reasons behind alcohol and drug abuse, arguing that secular views of addiction as an incurable disease are unbiblical. The speaker identifies five primary causes for substance use: the pursuit of temporary pleasure, a lack of inner joy and peace, faulty coping mechanisms for adversity, masking trauma and pain, and living outside God's will without true salvation. Drawing from Proverbs 23 and Hebrews 11, the message warns that intoxication leads to woe, sorrow, and spiritual bondage rather than fulfillment. The preacher emphasizes that lasting freedom is found only through repentance, self-reflection, and a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls listeners to reject the deception of drugs and alcohol in favor of the true joy and peace found in God.

Message on addiction from the KJV Bible.