Worship, Healing, and Resurrection: Freedom for Dry Bones

There is a powerful atmosphere of worship and healing present, and when we choose to worship God in the midst of our struggles, something shifts in the spiritual realm. Worship confuses the enemy and becomes a weapon and a breakthrough for us. Just as Ezekiel saw the valley of dry bones come to life, God desires to resurrect the things in our lives that have lain dormant—our dreams, ministries, giftings, and callings. But we must declare our freedom and not allow our thoughts, shame, or past to hold us captive. The breath of God brings resurrection and restoration to every broken area, and the time to stop running from our calling is now.

God restores what we have sown in tears, and He is ready to meet us at our point of need. There are things deep within us—wounds, pain, shame—that we may have tried to hide or manage on our own, but God wants to bring them to the surface so He can heal us. The story of the demon-possessed man in Gadara reminds us that sometimes the things that bind us are too strong for us to break by our own strength. True freedom comes when we surrender to Jesus, who has the authority to set us free and restore us completely.

There is a call to intercede for those struggling with depression, sadness, and chronic pain. God’s healing presence is here to lift burdens, restore joy, and bring physical healing. We are encouraged to step forward in faith, to receive prayer, and to allow the Holy Spirit to minister deeply. God is also calling out individuals, affirming their unique giftings and anointings, and reminding them that their past does not define them. Forgiveness is key to freedom, and God is ready to pour out His Spirit, bringing deliverance and restoration not just to individuals, but to families and ministries.

God’s desire is for us to walk in boldness, to step into our calling, and to experience His overwhelming love and healing. He wants to restore broken relationships, heal our deepest wounds, and empower us to minister to others. The altar is open for those who want to encounter the breath of God and receive the restoration and freedom that only He can give.

Key Takeaways

• 1. Worship as a Weapon and Breakthrough Worship is not just a response to God’s goodness; it is a spiritual weapon that confuses the enemy and brings breakthrough in our lives. When we choose to worship in the midst of adversity, we invite God’s presence to shift the atmosphere and open the door for healing and deliverance. Our worship declares our trust in God above our circumstances and releases His power into our situation. [54:08]
• 2. God Resurrects What Seems Dead Just as God brought life to the valley of dry bones, He is able to resurrect dreams, callings, and relationships that seem beyond hope. What appears lifeless or forgotten is not beyond God’s reach; His breath brings restoration and new beginnings. We must partner with Him by declaring freedom and refusing to let shame or the past keep us captive. [55:53]
• 3. True Freedom Requires Surrender, Not Self-Effort We often try to break free from our struggles through our own strength, but some chains are too strong for us to handle alone. Like the man in Gadara, our deepest bondages require the authority and intervention of Jesus. Surrendering our pain, shame, and brokenness to Him is the pathway to true deliverance and restoration. [69:08]
• 4. Healing Flows When We Acknowledge and Release Our Pain God desires to heal not only our physical bodies but also the deep wounds of our souls. When we bring our sadness, depression, and chronic pain into the light and allow the community to intercede, God’s healing presence moves powerfully. Restoration begins when we are honest about our need and open our hearts to receive His love and the prayers of others. [74:37]
• 5. Forgiveness Unlocks Anointing and Breaks Strongholds Unforgiveness and unresolved pain can hinder us from stepping fully into our calling and anointing. God calls us to forgive those who have hurt us, releasing the past so that His Spirit can flow freely through us. As we forgive, we receive fresh authority, healing, and the ability to minister powerfully to others, becoming vessels of deliverance for our families and communities. [97:17]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [54:08] - Worship as a Weapon
• [55:03] - The Valley of Dry Bones
• [55:53] - God Resurrects Dormant Things
• [56:53] - Stop Running from Your Calling
• [57:42] - Surrender and Restoration
• [58:57] - Prophetic Word for Sofia
• [59:46] - Called and Protected from Birth
• [60:53] - Anointing and Spiritual Authority
• [64:26] - Obedience to the Spirit
• [66:11] - The Demon-Possessed Man in Gadara
• [69:08] - Freedom Beyond Self-Effort
• [71:42] - Intercession for Depression and Sadness
• [77:04] - Healing for Chronic Pain
• [85:43] - Prophetic Words for Individuals
• [99:30] - Invitation to the Altar
• [101:37] - Salvation and Closing Prayer

Bible Reading

Ezekiel 37:1-10 (ESV) – The Valley of Dry Bones — The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. And he said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” And I answered, “O Lord God, you know.” Then he said to me, “Prophesy over these bones, and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: Behold, I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. And I will lay sinews upon you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live, and you shall know that I am the Lord.”
So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a sound, and behold, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. And I looked, and behold, there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them. But there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived and stood on their feet, an exceedingly great army.

Luke 8:26-39 (ESV) – Jesus Heals the Demon-Possessed Man — Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him and said with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me.” For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. (For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and be driven by the demon into the desert.)
Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Legion,” for many demons had entered him. And they begged him not to command them to depart into the abyss. Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there on the hillside, and they begged him to let them enter these. So he gave them permission. Then the demons came out of the man and entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the lake and drowned.
When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and told it in the city and in the country. Then people went out to see what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind, and they were afraid. And those who had seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed. Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear. So he got into the boat and returned. The man from whom the demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.

John 8:36 (ESV) — So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Observation Questions

1. In Ezekiel’s vision, what was the condition of the bones before God spoke to them, and what happened after Ezekiel prophesied as God commanded?
2. According to Luke 8, what were some of the ways the demon-possessed man’s bondage affected his life and relationships?
3. The sermon mentioned that worship “confuses the enemy” and acts as a weapon for breakthrough. What does this mean in practical terms? [[54:08]]
4. What did Jesus do for the man in Gadara that no one else could do? [[01:06:11]]

Interpretation Questions

1. What does the valley of dry bones represent in our lives today, and why do you think God chose to use this image to speak to Ezekiel?
2. The sermon says that “worship is your weapon” and that it brings breakthrough. Why might worship be so powerful in the midst of struggle? [[54:08]]
3. In the story of the demon-possessed man, why was self-effort (chains, guards) not enough to bring freedom, and what does this teach us about our own struggles? [[01:09:08]]
4. The sermon emphasized that “forgiveness is key to freedom.” Why is forgiveness so closely tied to healing and restoration? [[01:37:17]]

Application Questions

1. The sermon challenged us to worship even when we feel weighed down or attacked. Is there a specific situation in your life right now where you need to choose worship as your response? What would that look like for you this week? [[54:08]]
2. Are there any “dry bones” in your life—dreams, relationships, or callings that feel dead or forgotten? What would it look like to invite God’s breath and restoration into those areas? [[55:53]]
3. The man in Gadara could not break free by his own strength. Is there an area in your life where you have been trying to “fix it” yourself, but need to surrender it to Jesus instead? What is holding you back from surrender? [[01:09:08]]
4. The sermon talked about wounds, pain, and shame that we try to hide or manage on our own. Is there something you have been hiding or managing alone that you sense God wants to bring into the light for healing? [[01:04:47]]
5. Forgiveness was highlighted as a key to freedom and anointing. Is there someone you need to forgive, or an area of unresolved pain that is holding you back from stepping into your calling? What step could you take toward forgiveness this week? [[01:37:17]]
6. The altar was described as “open” for those who want to encounter God’s breath and restoration. What would it look like for you to “step forward” in faith—whether that means asking for prayer, sharing your struggle, or taking a risk in ministry? [[01:39:30]]
7. The sermon encouraged us to intercede for those struggling with depression, sadness, and chronic pain. Is there someone in your life who needs you to stand in the gap for them in prayer this week? How can you practically support them? [[01:11:42]]