BREAKING THE POWER OF THE CAGE

**Message Title: BREAKING THE POWER OF THE CAGE**

**OPENING SEGMENT - 

1. PRAISE AND WORSHIP*

2. SCRIPTURE MEDITATION: "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1)

**BIBLE READING**

* Psalm 124:7-8

* Psalm 107:16

* Isaiah 45:1-2

* Jeremiah 5:25-27

* Jeremiah 30:8

* Acts 16:25-34

* 2 Samuel 20:3

**INTRODUCTION: UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF THE CAGE**

Imagine a bird, full of life, beauty, and potential. It’s meant to soar across skies, to sing melodies that fill the morning with joy. But what happens when that bird is locked in a cage? It doesn’t matter how strong its wings are—until the cage is opened, it cannot fly. This image paints the spiritual condition of many believers today. They are caged—not by physical bars but by invisible forces that hinder their growth, freedom, and purpose.

You can feel stuck, frustrated, delayed, or even useless—like you’re living beneath your potential.

The Bible says in Psalm 124:7, “We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped.” This scripture highlights the victory God promises over any form of bondage. It shows that there is always a way out, a divine key that breaks the cage wide open.

Let’s take a look at Acts 16: Paul and Silas were jailed, bound in chains, their movement restricted. But instead of giving up, they chose to praise God. Their praise invited divine intervention, and suddenly, the foundations of the prison were shaken. Chains fell off, and doors opened. This is what happens when the power of God steps into our “cages.”

In spiritual terms, a cage is any system, bondage, or oppression that holds a person back from becoming all that God created them to be. It could be a habit, a mindset, a demonic oppression, a generational curse, emotional trauma, fear, insecurity, addiction, or even a relationship. These cages are often subtle; you may not always see them, but you certainly feel their effects. 

In this message, we will explore different types of spiritual cages that trap young people today. These cages are real, and they manifest in everyday struggles—mental health challenges, broken families, identity confusion, addiction, failure, loneliness, purposelessness, and more. But the good news is this: Jesus came to set the captives free.

Isaiah 61:1 says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me... to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” Jesus is not just interested in saving your soul; He wants your life here on earth to reflect His freedom, power, and victory. You were not made to live stuck. You were made to fly.

Today, through this message, God will open your eyes to see your cage, stir your spirit to cry out for freedom, and empower you to break out completely. Get ready to rise from where you are and step into the freedom Jesus died to give you.

WHAT IS A CAGE?

A cage, in spiritual language, is a condition or situation designed by the enemy or caused by life’s circumstances to confine a person to limitation. It restricts movement, freedom, growth, and the fulfillment of destiny. It is more than a physical prison; it is a spiritual and emotional restriction that can deeply affect a person’s soul and purpose.

Cages manifest in several forms. Some are mental—negative mindsets, lies we believe about ourselves, fears, and anxieties that keep us from moving forward. Some are emotional—pain from past trauma, rejection, betrayal, or abandonment. Others are spiritual—demonic bondage, generational curses, and hidden covenants. Still others are circumstantial—poverty, dysfunctional environments, educational limitations, or societal systems that suppress growth.

Cages are not always easy to detect. In fact, one of the most dangerous types of cages is the invisible one. It’s when you are bound but don’t realize it. You go through the motions of life but never truly experience progress or peace. You may be religious but not free. You may appear successful outwardly but inwardly feel trapped.

The tragedy of a cage is not just confinement—it is stolen potential. Like the bird with clipped wings, a caged individual is alive but not living, moving but not progressing, working hard but seeing no results. You were created to fly, to shine, to impact your world. But a cage says, “You can only go this far.”

Real life examples abound: a young man who dreams of going to college but keeps failing his entrance exams despite studying hard.  A teenage girl who wants to serve God but can’t break free from a toxic relationship. A gifted young person stuck in addiction or pornography, unable to escape its grip. A believer who loves God but can’t seem to stop cycles of poverty, failure, or sickness.

Even churches, communities, or nations can be caged. Systems of corruption, injustice, ignorance, and idolatry can spiritually imprison whole groups of people. That’s why the message of freedom is so powerful—it’s not just personal, it’s generational and global.

But here is the good news: Every cage has a key. Every bondage has an end. Every trap has an escape. Jesus said in John 8:36, “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

Through the Word of God, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, and fervent prayer, every cage can be broken. You can be free from fear, shame, sin, addiction, and stagnation. You can break out of patterns, mindsets, and systems that have held you back. The same God who broke open the prison for Paul and Silas can shatter your cage and set you free.

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SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS OF SPIRITUAL CAGES:

### 1. The Cage That Renders a Fruitful Man Barren

**Scripture**: Psalm 1:3; Galatians 5:22-23

This cage creates an illusion of progress while sabotaging actual productivity. It turns potentially fruitful seasons into periods of inexplicable loss. A man can have intelligence, resources, networks, and strategies, yet every effort yields nothing.

**Real-Life Story**:

There was once a diligent farmer who had a vast land and access to high-yield seeds. Despite planting on time and tending his fields faithfully, every harvest was inexplicably poor. On investigation, it was revealed that someone had buried animal bones on his farmland as a ritual of spiritual barrenness. After fervent prayer and anointing of the land, the curse was broken and the following season brought an abundant harvest.

In urban settings, it manifests in lives of professionals who have qualifications yet never get hired, or entrepreneurs with ideas that never attract investors. This is more than economic misfortune; it’s a demonic suppression of fruitfulness.

**Prayer Focus**: Father, every curse and enchantment frustrating the fruits of my labor—scatter by fire!

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### 2. The Cage That Renders an Able-Bodied Man Disabled

**Scripture**: Isaiah 35:3-6; John 9:1-7

This is a tragic form of demonic manipulation where physical vitality and mental capability are incapacitated by spiritual attacks. It often takes the form of sudden sickness, persistent fatigue, mental confusion, or even spiritual laziness.

**Real-Life Story**:

A man in his prime suddenly became bedridden due to mysterious back pain. Doctors found no physical issue. It was discovered in prayer that a jealous rival had invoked an enchantment to halt his progress. After intense deliverance, he rose healed and has since built a thriving construction business.

This is not limited to the physical; many suffer emotional or mental disabilities, rendered unable to function in simple tasks. The enemy uses this tactic to drain energy, paralyze potential, and delay destiny.

**Prayer Focus**: I reject every attack on my health, mind, and spirit. By the blood of Jesus, I receive strength to rise and walk in power!

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### 3. The Cage That Suppresses Genius in People

**Scripture**: Exodus 4:10-12; Daniel 1:17

This is a strategic ploy to suppress brilliance, intellect, and talent. Some of the world’s most gifted individuals live ordinary lives because their genius is spiritually caged. They find it difficult to articulate, express, or monetize their talents.

**Real-Life Story**:

A computer science graduate with exceptional programming skills couldn't get a job for years. When he did, he was constantly overlooked for promotions. In frustration, he attended a prayer vigil where the minister declared a word: "Every hand pressing down your glory, withers today!" He began to have breakthroughs in freelance gigs, eventually becoming a tech entrepreneur.

This cage operates in the classroom, boardroom, and studio. It keeps people hidden when they should be known, irrelevant when they should be celebrated.

**Prayer Focus**: Lord, I release my gifts from every cage of suppression. I declare my light will no longer be hidden!

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### 4. The Cage That Incriminates the Innocent

**Scripture**: Psalm 51:4; 1 Peter 3:14-16

Satan is the accuser of the brethren. He fabricates lies, manipulates evidence, and orchestrates scandals. This cage tarnishes reputations, jails the guiltless, and exiles the anointed.

**Real-Life Story**:

A godly school teacher was accused of inappropriate behavior by a jealous colleague. Though the accusations were baseless, he was suspended. It was only after the truth came out during an intercessory prayer retreat that he was reinstated—and later promoted.

This cage works in families, workplaces, and even churches. Marriages break, careers crumble, and ministries are ruined due to false accusations.

**Prayer Focus**: O God of justice, silence every lying tongue and vindicate me speedily!

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### 5. The Cage That Enslaves a Free Person

**Scripture**: Romans 6:18; John 8:36

This is the most deceptive cage. Though externally free, people live bound to addictions, secret sins, shame, guilt, and condemnation. It's the prison of the soul.

**Real-Life Story**:

A married man and church leader secretly battled pornography. Every attempt to stop failed. Through confession, accountability, and deliverance prayers, he found freedom and now counsels other men.

Many believers suffer in silence, enslaved to fear, lust, or greed. These invisible chains keep them from enjoying true liberty in Christ.

**Prayer Focus**: I renounce every bondage. I declare freedom by the power of the Holy Spirit!

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### 6. The Cage That Blinds Visionaries

**Scripture**: Habakkuk 2:2; Proverbs 29:18

Visionaries are God's catalysts for change. But when their eyes are blindfolded spiritually, they wander aimlessly, wasting time and energy.

**Real-Life Story**:

A woman had repeated dreams of running a school for orphans but always found herself managing retail stores. In prayer, it was revealed that fear and ancestral patterns of confusion had caged her destiny. She stepped out in faith, began with two children, and now runs an international NGO.

This cage limits perspective, distorts divine instruction, and kills destiny before it births.

**Prayer Focus**: I receive clarity of purpose and divine direction. My vision shall not be aborted!

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### 7. The Cage That Immobilizes the Hands

**Scripture**: Psalm 144:1; Ecclesiastes 9:10

The hands signify work, warfare, and worship. A caged hand is a defeated life. This manifests as persistent failure in business, unemployment, inability to complete tasks, or consistent loss.

**Real-Life Story**:

A fashion designer with excellent craftsmanship had no clients. During prayers, God revealed her grandmother had dedicated all firstborn daughters to a marine spirit. After renouncing and anointing her hands, she began receiving international orders.

**Prayer Focus**: I anoint my hands for divine productivity. Every spiritual chain—break now!

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### 8. The Cage That Restricts Movement

**Scripture**: 1 Kings 17:6; Isaiah 43:19

Movement is essential for progress. When restricted, people remain stuck in the same location or position. Promotions are delayed, ministry is stagnant, and travel plans fail.

**Real-Life Story**:

A pastor was invited to minister internationally but couldn’t secure a visa despite having all documents. God revealed in prayer that a covenant made by his grandfather forbade migration. After breaking the covenant in a vigil, he got his visa in days.

**Prayer Focus**: I refuse stagnation. I shall move forward in Jesus’ name!

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### 9. The Cage That Limits Choice and Appetite

**Scripture**: Philippians 4:8; Psalm 34:8

This subtle cage makes people settle for less. It attacks desire, creativity, and ambition. They no longer dream or expect better; they just survive.

**Real-Life Story**:

A gifted chef continued working as a dishwasher because he believed he couldn’t succeed on his own. After hearing a sermon on divine royalty, his mindset changed. Today, he owns a chain of restaurants.

**Prayer Focus**: I break the mindset of limitation. I will desire, pursue, and receive abundance!

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### 10. The Cage of Stagnant Destiny

**Scripture**: Ephesians 3:20; 2 Corinthians 3:18

This cage traps people in repetitive, unproductive cycles. Years go by without progress. It’s as though life is on pause.

**Real-Life Story**:

A man discovered that no male in his family lived past 50 or owned property. Through fasting, deliverance, and strategic giving, he broke the ancestral curse. Today, he’s a homeowner and lives in divine health.

**Prayer Focus**: I escape every circle of limitation. My destiny shall flourish!

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### 11. The Cage of Spiritual and Emotional Paralysis

**Scripture**: Mark 2:1-12; Isaiah 35:6

Many believers are spiritually lethargic. They no longer pray, dream, or pursue purpose. Depression, grief, and trauma have caged them.

**Real-Life Story**:

After losing her child, a woman stopped attending church. Over time, she became emotionally numb. Through loving pastoral care and inner healing prayers, she found joy again and now leads a grief support group.

**Prayer Focus**: Holy Spirit, revive my spirit and restore my joy!

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### 12. The Cage That Kills Glory and Destiny

**Scripture**: Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 8:30

This is the most dangerous cage. It destroys purpose, buries glory, and kills destiny. Many go to the grave without fulfilling even a fraction of God’s plans for them.

**Real-Life Story**:

A man called to be a revivalist became a club owner. After a near-death experience, he encountered Christ and returned to ministry. Today, thousands are saved through his testimony.

**Prayer Focus**: My glory shall not be buried. I arise to fulfill my prophetic mandate!

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The goal of this sermon is to open your eyes to the various forms of spiritual cages, provide clear biblical insight into their workings, expose the schemes of the enemy, and ultimately equip you to break free through faith, prayer, and spiritual warfare.  Believe God’s promise of deliverance. Take steps of faith. And receive the freedom that Christ already purchased for you.

**CALL TO ACTION**

1. **PROPHETIC DECLARATION**: "Every cage in my life, by the authority of Jesus, break now!"

2. **COMMUNION**: Share in the Lord’s Supper as a covenant of freedom.

3. **INVITATION**: Altar call for those desiring deliverance, healing, and clarity of purpose.

4. **BENEDICTION**: 2 Corinthians 3:17 – "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

**FINAL CHARGE**: Go forward in freedom. Live out your destiny boldly. Break free, live free, and set others free in Jesus’ name. Amen!

PRAYER POINTS 

DAY 1:

1) O God of Paul and Silas, arise and deliver me from the prison or cage of my father's house, in Jesus' name.

2) O God of Paul and Silas, arise and deliver me from the prison or cage of my mother's house, in Jesus' name.

3) Multiple bondages, tying me down to one spot, break by fire, in Jesus name.

4) Marine witchcraft cage, witchcraft cage, holding me in captivity, release me and catchfire, in Jesus' name.

5) Anything in me that is working against my prayer life, die by fire, in Jesus' name.

6) Every inherited evil anointing, working against possessing my possessions, dry up by fire, in Jesus' name.

7) Iron-like gates, hear the word of the Lord, scatter and let me go, in Jesus' name.

8) Fetters of brass and Iron, assigned against my life and destiny, be consumed by Holy Ghost fire, in Jesus' name.

9) Witchcraft cages or prisons, release your victims and catchfire, in Jesus' name.

10) My Father, in Your mercies, arise and stop my adversaries before they stop me, in Jesus' name.

11) Every spiritual cage, assigned to cripple my finances, be destroyed by the fire of God, in Jesus' name.

12) Powers, delaying the manifestation of God's glory in my life, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

13) Every satanic circle drawn to manipulate my progress around on a spot, be wiped out by fire, in Jesus' name.

14) My personal King Uzziah, do not waste my time, die and let my star shine, in Jesus' name.

DAY 2:

1) I decree that I shall not expire in the cage of the enemy, in Jesus' name.

2) I am a child of God, therefore I am uncageable, in Jesus' name.

3) As I begin to pray, my Father in heaven, arise, convert garbage to gold in my life, in Jesus' name.

4) Every agenda of enemies to destabilize the programme of God for my life, expire now, in Jesus' name.

5) Every power pursuing after me to turn me into a corpse, your time is up, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

6) Every power pursuing after me to remove clothes from my body, your time is up, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

7) Every power pursuing me to make me hate myself, what are you waiting for? fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

8) Every power pursuing after me to chase me from my place of rest, your time is up, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

9) Whatever I have entangled myself in that has become a spiritual cage for me, I disentangle myself from it by fire, in Jesus' name.

10) I possess the keys of the kingdom to open every spiritual door or gate fashioned against me, in Jesus' name.

11) I refuse to be put behind closed doors, O Lord, come and deliver me by fire, in Jesus' name 

12) I decree that good things shall not cease to flow into my life and family, in Jesus' name.

13) Iron-like cage fashioned into my destiny, you cannot keep me out of my divine entitlements this month, open now by fire, in Jesus ' name.

14) Every ungodly spiritual soldier mounted by Satan at my gates, your time is up, expire now, in Jesus' name.

DAY 3:

1) Everyone who specializes in closing gates against people in my family, your time is up, expire now, in Jesus' name.

2) Ancient gates and cages, enough is enough, expire by fire, in Jesus' name.

3) Any diabolic man or woman that has decided to stay awake because of me and my helpers of destiny, expire now, in Jesus ' name.

4) All evil personalities delegated to arrest and cage me, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

5) O Lord, provoke angelic war at gates and in every prison house where my blessings are stored, in Jesus' name.

6) I overthrow evil financial gate or barrier mounted against me and my helpers, in Jesus ' name.

7) Every vehicle of household witchcraft, assigned to carry away my blessings, catchfire, in Jesus' name.

8) Every ship or vehicle of household witchcraft, assigned to convey my miracles in demonic kingdom, be destroyed by fire, in Jesus' name.

9) Every evil contract between evil gate-men in my family and external enemies, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

10) Angels of the Living God, bulldoze every cage and evil gate mounted against my breakthroughs, in Jesus' name.

11) Every evil trend of failure, sickness, poverty, untimely death and frustration, waiting for me at my family gate to cage and waste me, be wiped away by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

12) Every blessing that dark power has diverted and caged from my life, I recover them seven fold, in Jesus' name.

13) You evil gates, lift up your heads now and let all my caged blessings manifest, in Jesus' name.

14) You evil graves, hear the word of the Lord, release all my detained blessings now by fire, in Jesus' name.

DAY 4:

1) O Lord, give me sweatless miracles that will change my story, in Jesus' name.

2) Any evil gate and cage of setback mounted against my life and destiny, be dismantled by fire, in Jesus' name.

3) Any evil thing buried inside me, killing miracles of God in my life, come out and die, in Jesus' name.

4) I refuse to be buried alive, O Lord, visit every evil coffin planted in my life by thunder, in Jesus' name.

5) O Lord, close the mouth of evil grave waiting for my corpse, in Jesus' name.

6) All my virtues captured and caged by dark powers, receive deliverance by fire, in Jesus' name.

7) Every satanic bottle, controlling my destiny, break and scatter, in Jesus' name.

8) O God of Elijah, invade every demonic warehouse and release all my stolen blessings by fire, in Jesus' name.

9) Heavenly Breaker, arise, break and deliver my destiny out of evil cage, in Jesus' name.

10) O Lord, dispatch divine Breakers into the prison house of Satan to deliver all my captured blessings, in Jesus ' name.

11) Holy Ghost, anoint me to break every cage, padlock and yoke of darkness fashioned against my enthronement, in Jesus' name.

12) Holy Ghost, arise, use me to break record in my generation, in Jesus' name.

13) Padlock of darkness, reverse and lock your owner, in Jesus' name.

14) Evil locks and keys, assigned against my life, break and scatter, in Jesus' name.

DAY 5:

1) Financial bondage in my life, be broken by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus' name.

2) Emptiers, wasters, spoilers and devourers, working against my life, be destroyed by fire, in Jesus' name.

3) Opportunity killers, assigned against my life, die by fire, in Jesus' name.

4) Evil bolts and knots, tying down my destiny, break and scatter, in Jesus' name.

5) Evil padlocks programmed into my life, jump out and scatter, in Jesus' name.

6) I refuse to be padlocked as a stranger to the good things of life, O Lord, break this padlock and deliver me by fire, in Jesus' name.

7) Every sickness, disease and infirmity, padlocked into my destiny, break and let me go, in Jesus' name.

8) Wicked padlocks of my ancestors, caging my destiny, your time is up, break and scatter, in Jesus' name.

9) Wherever my destiny has been caged through evil padlocks, Holy Ghost, set me free, in Jesus' name.

10) ( Put your name), You are not a candidate of evil cage, arise and break out by fire, in Jesus' name.

11) Any occultic man or woman that caged me for himself or herself, loose me and let me go by fire, in Jesus' name.

12) My fragmented and caged destiny, receive deliverance by fire, in Jesus' name.

13) Every good thing that enemies have caged in my life, break and come back to me by fire, in Jesus' name.

14) Evil family records, working against my greatness and breakthroughs, be destroyed by Holy Ghost fire, in Jesus' name.

DAY 6:

1) Every wicked padlock buried in the ground to cage my life and destiny, be exhumed and catchfire, in Jesus' name.

2) Every organ of my body that enemies have locked up, be released by fire, in Jesus' name.

3) Family problems, I lock you up forever by fire, in Jesus' name.

4) O God, arise and lock evil out my life, in Jesus' name.

5) O Lord, lock the jaw of bad mounted prophets, in Jesus' name.

6) O God of Hannah, enlarge my tongue over my enemies, in Jesus' name.

7) Gates of accident and premature death, I lock you up by fire, in Jesus' name.

8) Every satanic animal anointed to destroy my life, I lock you up by fire, in Jesus' name.

9) With the key of the Almighty God, I unlock satanic warehouses and release all my stolen blessings, in Jesus' name.

10) O God, arise and unlock my millions and billions by fire, in Jesus' name.

11) Thou power of God, break and release me from the yoke of evil padlocks and evil cages, in Jesus' name.

12) Every man or woman employed by Satan to spoil my life through evil cages and padlocks, spoil yourself by your own wickedness, in Jesus' name.

13) Owners of evil cages and padlocks, when shall you stop troubling my life, fall down and die, in Jesus' name.

14) Carriers of evil padlocks and cages in my father's house, I refuse to negotiate with you, expire by fire, in Jesus' name.

*Thank God for answering your prayers*

*© By NazaRite, 2025*.