Nov 13, 2013
Intoxication – Dragged Away and Enticed

Intoxication - Session 8This is a closing sermon based off the 7 Week Series - Intoxication.

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  • Nov 13, 2013Intoxication – Dragged Away and Enticed
    Nov 13, 2013
    Intoxication – Dragged Away and Enticed

    Intoxication - Session 8This is a closing sermon based off the 7 Week Series - Intoxication.

  • Nov 6, 2013Intoxication – Session 7 – Deliverance From Dependency Part 2
    Nov 6, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 7 – Deliverance From Dependency Part 2
    - Intoxication - Session 7E.  TEN SPIRITUAL TIPS FOR RECOVERY Your freedom must first be gained in the spiritual realm before it can be experienced in the physical and emotional realms. Take to heart the following tips as you walk down the road to recovery.

    #1  The time to begin your recovery is today. Hebrews 3:15

    #2  Realize that recovery is a lifelong process, not a onetime event. Philippians 3:12

    #3  Pray daily for victory! It is through prayer that God protects you. Matthew 26:41

    #4  Read your Bible every day in order to get strength from God. Psalms 119:28

    #5  Meditate on Scripture to fight against falling into sin. Psalms 119:11

    #6  Attend church every week to worship God and to grow with others. Hebrews 10:24-25

    #7  Share your struggles with caring loved ones. James 5:16

    #8  Have confidence in God! Prioritize growing in your relationship with Him.     Matthew 6:33

    #9  Depend on Christ's strength to stay drug free. Philippians 4:13

    #10 Know that permanent change is possible. Luke 1:37

    F.  SET BENEFICIAL BOUNDARIES . . . WITH THE ONE ADDICTED Boundaries are barriers that protect from external harm and guard against internal harm. Those involved with someone struggling with a chemical dependency need to learn how to set appropriate limits on what they do for their loved one. These boundaries will help prevent you from taking on excessive responsibilities that belong to your loved one. Boundaries serve to keep the addict's problem from becoming your problem.
    • Give up all expectations of the addict.  Psalms  62:5
    • Learn to detach from the addict's problem, and take control of your life.  Psalms 25:15
    • Shift your focus from the addict's behavior to your responses. Lamentations 3:40
    • Learn all you can about drug abuse. Proverbs 16:16
    • Stop acts that are enabling (making excuses, protecting). Psalms 50:21
    • Let the addict know the effects of the addiction on you and on others. Ephesians 4:25
    • Pray for and expect God to bring consequences into the addict's life. Proverbs 5:21-23
      THE DON'TS OF DIALOGUE (See Handout)
  • Oct 30, 2013Intoxication – Session 6 – Deliverance From Dependency
    Oct 30, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 6 – Deliverance From Dependency

    Intoxication - Session 6

  • Oct 23, 2013Intoxication – Session 5 – Causes of Chemical Dependency
    Oct 23, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 5 – Causes of Chemical Dependency
    Intoxication - Session 5A.  HOW DOES A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY DEVELOP?

    1. Pain from the past . . . Provocation  (Proverbs 14:13)

    a. Mood-altering drugs (Proverbs 14:12) b. Addiction (Romans 6:20-21) c. Violating values (Proverbs 12:19) d. Guilt (Psalms 38:4) e. Shame (Psalms 44:15)

    B. WHAT ARE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FACTORS?

    1. External Factors . . . Family and Social

    2. Internal Influences . . . Genetic and Psychological

    C. WHAT EXCUSES DO PEOPLE GIVE?

    1. I need it...

    2. I want it...

    D. WHAT IS THE ROOT CAUSE?

    1. To treat a legitimate medical problem

    2. To feel a pleasurable sensation

  • Oct 16, 2013Intoxication – Session 4 – Characteristics of Substance Abuse
    Oct 16, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 4 – Characteristics of Substance Abuse
    C.  WHAT CLUES COME FROM CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT KIDS?

    1. School

    2. Personal

    3. Home

    D.  WHAT CLUES ARE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN WITH AN ADDICTED  PARENT?   
  • Oct 9, 2013Intoxication – Session 3 – Warning Signs of Substance Abuse
    Oct 9, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 3 – Warning Signs of Substance Abuse

    Intoxication - Session 3

    A. WHAT ARE THE WARNING SIGNS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE?

    1. EMOTIONAL

    2. PHYSICAL

    3. BEHAVIORAL

    4. SPIRITUAL

    B. A CHECKLIST FOR DISCOVERING A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
  • Oct 2, 2013Intoxication – Session 2 – The Downward Spiral of Dependency
    Oct 2, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 2 – The Downward Spiral of Dependency
    Intoxication - Session 2D. WHAT IS THE DOWNWARD SPIRAL OF DEPENDENCY?

    1. Intoxication

    2. Abuse

    3. Addiction

    4. Withdrawal

    E.  WHAT IS CODEPENDENCY?

    Take the Codependency Checklist Test

  • Sep 25, 2013Intoxication – Session 1 – What Is A Drug?
    Sep 25, 2013
    Intoxication – Session 1 – What Is A Drug?
    Intoxication - Session 1 A. WHAT IS A DRUG?

    1. Three primary ways of using drugs are . . .

    a. Ingesting                                                                                                                                                                                b. Inhaling                                                                                                                                                                                     c. Injecting

    2. Three ways of obtaining drugs are . . .

    a. Over-the-counter b. Prescription c. Illegally

    B. WHAT IS SUBSTANCE ABUSE? 

    1. There are Five types of substance abusers.

    a. Experimental b. Recreational                                                                                                                                                                         c. Regular d. Binge                                                                                                                                                                                      e. Dependent

    C. WHAT ARE THE FOUR MAJOR TYPES OF DRUGS?

    1. Depressants

    2. Stimulants

    3. Hallucinogens

    4. Narcotics