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Break The Box

Dr Dharius Daniels·Change Church

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Part of ALTARations - Goated Vol. 4

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Summary

Dr. Dharius Daniels teaches from Luke 7 regarding the sinful woman who anointed Jesus, revealing how believers must break past mental, emotional, and social barriers to truly worship God. When Satan realizes he cannot defeat God's plan, he uses obstacles to intimidate believers into quitting. By breaking the boxes of shame, selfishness, and spectator pressure, believers can freely offer God their devotion, experience His manifest presence, and receive His complete wholeness.

Key Scriptures

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Luke 7:36-38↗Isaiah 54:16-17↗James 2:17↗Matthew 16:26↗

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James 1:3

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Daniel 10:13↗

Exodus 25:10-22↗

1 Corinthians 11:15↗

Themes

Overcoming ObstaclesSpiritual Warfare & PerseveranceThe Principle of EnvironmentTrue Worship & SurrenderGod's Manifest Presence (Shekinah & Shalom)Freedom from Shame

Pastor's Points

1.The Box of Shame
2.The Box of Selfishness
3.The Box of Spectators

Key Points

1.When Satan knows he cannot win, his primary goal shifts to making you quit.
2.Your ability to accomplish spiritual, relational, and emotional goals is determined by your preparedness for opposition, not just your passion.
3.Obstacles are tools of intimidation used by the enemy to stop us from fighting a fixed battle that God has already won.
4.Faith without works means acting on the specific biblical principle that God attaches to a promise.
5.The Principle of Environment demonstrates that your spiritual growth is directly impacted by your location and the space you choose to inhabit.
6.God established space before species in creation because thriving requires being in the right environment, specifically His manifest presence.
7.God's manifest presence (Shekinah) produces complete wholeness, completeness, and harmony (Shalom).
8.True worship begins when you give God your 'hair'—representing your time, talent, and treasure—before offering external praise.
9.To step into true freedom and worship, believers must break through the boxes of shame, selfishness, and fear of spectators.

Sermon Moments

“When Satan knows he can't win, his next goal is to make you quit.”

“The question isn't do you have the want to. The question is do you have the will to handle the warfare?”

“Because God is sovereign, something else may have a say, but it doesn't have the last say.”

“It's not the notes you put in your phone that change you; it's the notes you apply to your life that change you.”

“Fish only grow in proportion to the size of the tank you put them in.”

“Don't chase the miracle; chase Me. Don't chase the message; chase Me.”

“When she gave Him her hair, she was giving Him her glory—her time, talent, and treasure.”

“I didn't come to see you; I came to see Him. I didn't come for what you think; I came for what He thinks.”

This Week

Prepare your mind and heart for spiritual warfare rather than relying solely on temporary emotional excitement.
Identify a specific biblical promise you are believing God for and put into practice the corresponding principle attached to it.
Evaluate your current spiritual, sociological, and relational environments to determine if you have outgrown your current 'tank.'
Set righteous boundaries in your life by removing access from those who contribute to ongoing dysfunction and disruption.
Commit to seeking God's manifest presence daily through uninterrupted worship and prayer rather than just seeking His miracles.
Surrender your time, talent, and resources (your 'hair') back to God as a priority, not an afterthought.
Refuse to allow past mistakes or shame to keep you at a distance from the God who sets you free.
Focus entirely on honoring God's opinion of your life rather than worrying about the judgment of surrounding spectators.

Remember This

Before you can offer God full surrender, you must break free from the boxes of shame, selfishness, and spectator fear that keep you stuck.

A Challenge for You

Break through the obstacles of shame, selfishness, and spectator pressure today, and step boldly into God's presence to receive His complete peace and wholeness.

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