Believer's Voice of Victory Audio Podcast

Episode: You Are Redeemed From Sickness (09/15/2025)

Host: Kenneth Copeland Ministries | Speaker: Kenneth Copeland
Theme: Understanding Biblical Healing and Redemption from Sickness

Episode Overview

In this episode, Kenneth Copeland teaches on the foundational biblical truths of redemption from sickness and the believer's right to health through Jesus Christ. Drawing from both personal experience and scripture—from Isaiah to Galatians—he addresses how faith, love, expectation, and a practical application of God’s Word bring healing and maintain divine health. The show also features a testimony of healing and encouragement for listeners to access KCM resources on healing.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Scriptural Foundation for Healing

• Isaiah 53:4-5 as the bedrock—Jesus bore our griefs (illnesses, pains, sorrows) and by His stripes, we are healed.
  • “He was wounded for my transgressions... With his stripes we are healed.” [00:13]
• Blue Letter Bible translation emphasizes that “grief” can mean “sickness,” and “sorrows” can mean “pain.”
  • “He’s borne our pains and carried our sicknesses and sorrows. Pain. Grief is translated sickness, but all that is true.” [00:28]

2. Living Free from Condemnation and the Past

• Encouragement to let go of yesterday’s mistakes; condemnation is not for those in Christ.
  • “Your life began this morning... Yesterday is dead and gone... There is now no condemnation for them who are in Christ Jesus.” [01:02]
• Personal vulnerability from Copeland about having to repent for a raised voice—message: Walk in love, be vigilant daily.

3. Power of Expectant Faith: The Story of Little Willie Phelps

• Testimony from Brother Oral Roberts’ ministry: A young boy, certain that he was to be healed that day, received his miracle through simple, expectant faith.
  • “I just know I’m supposed to be healed today.” [02:37]
  • “If you’ll do the believing, I’ll do the praying.” [03:19]
  • “He laid hands on him. He was perfectly healed and got up and walked out of there.” [03:38]
• Copeland uses this story to urge listeners: “Are you supposed to be healed today? Then receive it. Praise God.” [04:04]

4. God’s Word as Medicine

• Proverbs 4:20-22: The Word is health (medicine) to all flesh.
  • “We’re taking our medicine this morning, our healing medicine.” [04:24]
  • Importance of attending to God’s sayings, keeping them before your eyes and in your heart, as both a spiritual and physical remedy.

5. Old Testament Lessons and Health

• Reflection on Deuteronomic food laws—God’s commands about health were rooted in preservation.
  • Anecdotes about unhealthy traditions (like using “pig grease”), contrasting with God’s instructions.
  • “That’ll clog anybody’s arteries... and wonder how come you have heart trouble.” [06:39]

6. Spiritual Realities: Angels and the Law

• Reference to divine assignments and the role of angels.
  • “A man in Beaumont, Texas, saw my angel... he looked like Mr. Clean... I’m aware of that because while I’m preaching... I think of things I didn’t have planned.” [09:10]
• Emphasis on the blessings (Mount Gerizim) and curses (Mount Ebal): obedience leads to blessing, disobedience to curse, including sickness.
  • “All the blessings are here, but you come over and here is the curses... The Lord shall make pestilence to cleave unto thee if you don’t do that.” [13:13]

7. Jesus Our Redeemer from Sickness

• Narratives from Matthew 8 and Luke 4: Jesus healing Peter’s mother-in-law by rebuking the fever.
  • “He rebuked the fever, and he touched her hand and the fever left her. She arose and ministered unto them.” [16:35]
• Galatians 3: Believers are redeemed from the curse of the law—including all sickness and disease.
  • “Christ... has redeemed us from the curse of the law... all sickness and disease not listed in this book are under that curse.” [18:38]
  • “I’ll never be sick another day in my life hereafter forever and the length of my days he will fulfill.” [19:16]

Healing Testimony

• Testimony by Pastor Samuel Haber (New Jersey)
  • [23:38] Samuel testifies of healing from chronic pain in his neck and back, plus relief from mental torment during the meeting.
    • “When you prayed that prayer, he’s completely pain free... and the mental torment is gone.”
    • Samuel encourages others: “Come with expectation... If you want your life forever marked and changed by the living Word of God, get to these meetings and your life will be forever changed for the glory of God.” [24:38]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I don’t live by what I see because my God has made a way for me.” [00:02]
• “Your life began this morning when you opened your eyes. Yesterday is dead and gone.” [01:04]
• “I just know I’m supposed to be healed today.” – Little Willie Phelps, quoted by Copeland [02:57]
• “We’re taking our medicine this morning, our healing medicine.” [04:28]
• “Every living animal is a spirit being. I can prove it by the Bible.” [08:11]
• “There’s a healer in the house today. Christ, the Anointed One, has redeemed us from the curse of the law.” [18:29]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00 – 04:00: Isaiah 53 and the meaning of “healed”; encouragement on leaving behind grief/condemnation.
• 04:00 – 06:00: Testimony of Little Willie Phelps; faith for healing.
• 06:00 – 10:00: Proverbs 4; God’s Word as medicine; illustration from Copeland’s life.
• 10:00 – 14:00: Deuteronomy’s health instructions; the Levitical law; importance of obedience.
• 14:00 – 20:00: Jesus’ healings in the Gospels; Galatians 3 and freedom from the curse.
• 23:38 – 25:02: Testimony of Pastor Samuel Haber’s healing.
• 25:02 onward: Gloria Copeland’s book, “God’s Prescription for Divine Health” (offered as a free resource), with reminders to take God’s Word as medicine.

Resources and Further Steps

• Study Notes & Healing Resources:
  • Download study notes and teachings at kcm.org/notes
  • Free digital copy of God's Prescription for Divine Health by Gloria Copeland [25:02, 26:33]

Closing Thoughts

Kenneth Copeland’s teaching centers around the certainty of God’s healing promises, the necessity of daily faith and repentance, and the believer’s responsibility to walk in God’s Word for ongoing health. Listeners are encouraged to heed scriptural truths, expect miracles, and share their testimonies, standing fully persuaded that redemption from sickness is a finished work in Christ.