The Land of Darkness Has No Claim on You | Nolan Crooks

“The devil has tried to de-story your life—through addiction, trauma, and shame. But this is not where your story ends. God is ready to re-story your life by His love, grace, and power.”

In this deeply personal and Spirit-filled message, Nolan Crooks shares his journey of deliverance—from addiction and brokenness into restoration and purpose. Speaking with raw transparency and Holy Spirit fire, Nolan draws a line in the sand for every listener:

“What will you do with this moment?”

“Some of you have lived so long in the land of grief, you think it's home. But God is calling you out.”

“There’s a real enemy trying to steal your voice, hijack your identity, and lock you in silence—but God is the Author, and He’s not finished writing.”

“If you don’t surrender it now, it will keep you bound later.”

“You’ve gotten sober—but are you free?”

“Every scar, every sin, every secret—God’s not afraid of any of it. He wants to speak light into your darkest place.”

“Jesus doesn’t do partial healing. He comes to make all things new.”

“You may have walked into this room in shame—but you can walk out in freedom.”

This message is not entertainment. It’s a summons.

📖 Key Scripture Themes:

• Isaiah 8:22–9:2 – From distress, darkness, and fearful gloom… to the dawning of glorious light

• Isaiah 61:1–3 – Beauty for ashes, joy for mourning

• Mark 9:14–29 – “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief”

• Psalm 126 – “Those who sow in tears will reap with joy”

💭 Reflect + Respond: • Are you still living in the land of grief, even though God has called you out? • What would it look like to let Jesus rewrite your story—not just forgive your past, but redefine your future?

🙌 This is your moment. The altar is open. Grace is here. The presence of God is here to rewrite what the enemy tried to erase.

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