Sermon by: Oladipo Oluwatosin
Text:
- Matthew 15:13 – "But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up."
- Lamentations 5:7 – "Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities."
- 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 – "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds…"
Introduction:
Many battles people face today are rooted in generational patterns, ancestral covenants, and foundational problems. These hidden roots manifest in persistent struggles, limitations, sicknesses, and afflictions that refuse to go away. However, Jesus Christ came to destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8), and through Him, we have the power to uproot every evil seed and plant in our lives and lineage.
1. Identifying the Root Cause of Evil
To uproot evil, we must first identify its origin:
- Ancestral Covenants (Exodus 34:7) – Some struggles stem from ancestral agreements and idol worship.
- Generational Sins and Curses (Numbers 14:18) – Unrepented sins from forefathers can affect future generations.
- Witchcraft and Evil Altars (Judges 6:25-26) – Gideon had to destroy his father’s altar before God used him.
- Personal Disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:15) – Walking in rebellion attracts curses and oppression.
2. Steps to Uproot the Root of Evil
- Repent and Renounce Sin (1 John 1:9) – Confess and renounce any known or unknown sins in your lineage.
- Break Evil Covenants (Colossians 2:14) – Use the blood of Jesus to nullify any evil agreement working against you.
- Destroy Evil Altars (Judges 6:25-26) – Pray aggressively against satanic altars and witchcraft powers in your family.
- Replace with Godly Foundations (1 Corinthians 3:11) – Build your life on Jesus Christ through obedience and righteousness.
- Engage in Warfare Prayers (Ephesians 6:12) – Use the Word of God and fasting to contend for deliverance.
- Apply the Power of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 10:27) – The anointing of God breaks every yoke and limitation.
3. Biblical Examples of Uprooting Evil Roots
- Gideon (Judges 6:25-27) – Destroyed his father’s altar before his destiny manifested.
- Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:4-7) – Broke the cycle of idolatry in Israel and restored worship to God.
- Josiah (2 Kings 23:1-25) – Purged Judah of idol worship and led a national revival.
Prayer Points:
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Repentance and Mercy:
- Father, I repent of every personal and generational sin that has given the enemy access to my life and lineage.
- Blood of Jesus, cleanse my foundation and break every ancestral curse.
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Breaking Evil Covenants:
- I break every evil covenant, dedication, and agreement speaking against my destiny, in Jesus’ name.
- I renounce and nullify every demonic ordinance working against my life, in the name of Jesus.
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Destroying Evil Altars:
- Every evil altar in my father’s house, mother’s house, and in-laws' house, catch fire, in the name of Jesus!
- I command every voice speaking from ancestral altars against my life to be silenced by the blood of Jesus.
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Uprooting Evil Foundations:
- Every tree of affliction, barrenness, stagnation, and oppression planted in my lineage, be uprooted by fire!
- Every foundation of witchcraft and idolatry in my family, be broken now, in Jesus’ name!
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Restoration and Divine Establishment:
- O Lord, restore every good thing stolen from my lineage by the enemy.
- I establish a new foundation of righteousness, peace, and prosperity in my family through Jesus Christ.
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Victory and Declaration:
- By the power in the blood of Jesus, I declare my total deliverance from every generational bondage!
- My lineage shall serve the Lord, and no evil shall prevail against us, in Jesus’ mighty name!
Conclusion:
Deliverance is a process that requires faith, prayer, and obedience. As you uproot every root of evil, ensure that you replace it with the truth of God’s Word, a lifestyle of holiness, and fervent prayer. May the Lord grant you total victory and establish you in righteousness, in Jesus’ name! Amen.
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