The God Who Delivers Series

THE GOD WHO DELIVERS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Psalm 34:17

Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:13, Exodus 3:7-8, Luke 4:18, Psalm 107:13-16, 2 Corinthians 10:4

INTRODUCTION:

The God we serve is not passive in the face of human suffering—He is a God of deliverance. From the cries of Israel in Egypt to the bound and oppressed in Jesus’ ministry, God has consistently shown Himself mighty to save. Deliverance is a recurring theme throughout Scripture because bondage—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—is part of humanity’s fallen condition. But God does not abandon His people in chains. He steps in to set the captives free.

Deliverance is not just about escape; it’s about transformation. It is the process of bringing people out of darkness into light, out of oppression into freedom, and from defeat into victory. When God delivers, He restores identity, purpose, and destiny. No matter what kind of captivity you may face—addiction, fear, demonic oppression, or affliction—God’s hand is not short that it cannot save.

Today, we will explore how God delivers, what He delivers us from, and how to walk in lasting freedom through Jesus Christ.

1. GOD HEARS THE CRIES OF THE OPPRESSED

Deliverance begins when we cry out in desperation to God.

a) God is Attentive to the Righteous Who Cry Out (Psalm 34:17)

He delivers them from all their troubles—not some, but all.

b) He Knows Our Sorrows and Sufferings (Exodus 3:7)

God told Moses, “I have seen their affliction and heard their cry.”

c) God Responds with Compassion and Action (Judges 10:15-16)

When Israel repented, God’s soul was grieved by their misery.

d) No Bondage Is Too Deep for God’s Deliverance (Psalm 107:13-14)

Even those who sat in darkness and chains were rescued.

Biblical Example: The Israelites in Egypt—God heard their groaning and raised Moses as a deliverer (Exodus 2:23-25).

2. GOD DELIVERS US FROM THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS

Through Christ, believers are rescued from the grip of Satan.

a) God Has Transferred Us to the Kingdom of His Son (Colossians 1:13)

We are no longer under Satan’s control.

b) Deliverance Breaks Spiritual Chains and Legal Holds (Luke 4:18)

Jesus came to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery to the blind.

c) The Blood of Jesus Is the Seal of Our Freedom (Revelation 12:11)

We overcome by the blood and the word of our testimony.

d) Authority Has Been Given to Believers Over Demonic Forces (Luke 10:19)

You are not helpless—you have divine power to overcome.

Biblical Example: The demoniac of Gadara—No chain could hold him, but one word from Jesus set him free (Mark 5:1-20).

3. GOD BREAKS STRONGHOLDS AND YOKES

Deliverance is both spiritual and mental—it brings total liberation.

a) Strongholds Are Mental and Spiritual Fortresses (2 Corinthians 10:4)

We cast them down by divine weapons, not human strength.

b) The Anointing Breaks the Yoke (Isaiah 10:27)

It is not self-effort, but God’s power that destroys bondage.

c) Deliverance May Require Persistent Faith and Prayer (Mark 9:28–29)

Some bondages are broken through fasting and intercession.

d) God Turns Shame into Glory After Deliverance (Joel 2:25-26)

He restores what was stolen and covers you with honour.

Biblical Example: Naaman the leper—Obedience and faith led to deliverance from an incurable condition (2 Kings 5:1-14).

4. WALKING IN FREEDOM AFTER DELIVERANCE

Deliverance is not the end; it’s the beginning of a new walk.

a) Freedom Must Be Guarded Through Obedience (John 5:14)

“Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.”

b) Fill the Emptiness with the Word and the Spirit (Matthew 12:43-45)

If not, demons can return to an empty life.

c) Fellowship and Accountability Help Sustain Deliverance (Hebrews 10:25)

Isolation breeds vulnerability; stay in godly company.

d) Live in Daily Communion with God (James 4:7-8)

Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Biblical Example: Mary Magdalene—Delivered from seven demons and became a devoted follower of Jesus (Luke 8:2).

CONCLUSION:

The God of deliverance is still delivering today. Whether you are bound by sin, fear, addiction, curses, or satanic attacks, Jesus came to set the captives free. His name is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. No matter how long your bondage has lasted or how strong it seems, God’s power is greater.

Don’t tolerate what God has empowered you to defeat. Cry out to Him, stand on His Word, and expect your deliverance. And once you are free, stay free by living a life that honours God and walks in His Spirit.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, deliver me from every hidden bondage in my life.

2. Lord, let every yoke of oppression be broken by Your anointing.

3. I renounce every stronghold of fear, sin, and affliction in Jesus’ name.

4. Let the power of Jesus Christ break every generational curse.

5. I receive grace to walk in permanent freedom and victory.