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"We Have A Story To Tell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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Just as Jesus told the healed man to tell others how much God had done for him--we have the same calling.

Luke 8:26-39 “We Have a Story to Tell” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Why are we here this morning? Why are we not doing what most of the people in our community are doing right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jun 23, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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There is no sin that is too big for God’s forgiveness.

The story of the Geresene Demoniac. This story gives me chills. There is so much meaning beyond the words written on the page. There are so many questions to be asked. Jesus enters a town that is obviously not filled with Jews. The first question to be asked is, Are they Gentiles or Heathens. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-29

Denomination: *other

The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Jesus gives purpose to life.

“THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus V Legion: A Hellish Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 8:26-39)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 25, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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I do personally believe that the greatest thing that holds people back from following Jesus, and that so often holds us back from truly giving ourselves to Him, is fear.

Those of you who tune in regularly to my online forum will know that there’s been a lot of discussion lately about Christopher Hitchens’ new book, "God is Not Great - how religion poisons everything". The publishers, Allen and Unwin, had sent me a review copy that I passed on to someone else on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Big Is Your Problem?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

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I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Are We God’s Hubcap?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2010

based on 6 ratings

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In Luke 8:26-39 we meet a madman who lived naked and homeless in a graveyard. Not only does this story show us Jesus’ power over evil but in makes the point that no one is beyond God’s redeeming grace.

Luke 8:26-39 “Are We God’s Hubcap?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Why are we here this evening? Why are we not doing what many of the people in our community are doing right this moment?… Watching t-v, heading to the movie theatre, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Core Value 2:- Being Mission Minded Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Jesus has the power to overcome any obstacle for people to come to Him and to be in His family. Therefore we should trust His power and be pro-active in sharing the Gospel.

Message Luke 8:26-39 “Madman Turned Missionary” I think you will agree that this is not the most effective way to be an evangelist. So, what does it mean to be mission minded? Let’s have a look at a passage from Scripture. Luke 8:26-39 (read) To understand what is happening here we first need ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Before And After

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 15, 2011

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The sermon points out five changes Jesus brought to the man possessed by demons. I identify what his life was like before Jesus and what it was like after encountering Him.

Before and after! From our cardboard testimonies you have seen the message of what a person’s life was like before Jesus and what it is like after Jesus comes into their life. Maybe you need Jesus to make a difference in your life today! Let’s look at the story of a man who experienced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Change

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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Allowing Christ to transform us.

“CHANGE” B.R.: Luke 8:27,34,35: Text.: Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. INTRO: As I read in my B.R. we find a man that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-35

Denomination: Holiness

Your Most Difficult Family Member

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 24, 2010

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Jesus can handle the most difficult member in your family through His transforming ministry.

When a physician remarked on a new patient's extraordinarily ruddy complexion, he said, "High blood pressure, Doc. It comes from my family." "Your mother's side or your father's," I asked? "Neither," he replied, “it's from my wife's family." "Oh, come now," I said. "How could your wife's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

And Now - The Good News

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 2, 2008

based on 20 ratings

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As we go into the time of Christmas, we revert our attention back to Jesus - the Good News. Full text and communion message at: www.sermonlist.com/2008.html

For the last year, the only news we hear has been bad, hasn’t it? During the presidential campaign, all we heard was negative campaigning, and how our economy is failing. Everywhere you turn, there seems to be nothing but bad news. Have you ever noticed that the only thing this old world can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-35

Denomination: *other

Who Is Jesus Really? Holy One Of God Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

based on 3 ratings

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Even the demons and the devil believe Jesus is God.

Everybody happy to be in church this morning? If you are not happy to be here, we’re gonna pray for you in a minute. For real, some people may not be happy to be here, may have been coaxed or tricked, or maybe think they’re at the movies, or come to the wrong place by accident—it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Abyss? Where Do We Cast Demons To?

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013

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In Luke 8:31 it says the demons begged Jesus not to send them into the Abyss. Is this the same as the grave, Sheoul/Hades?

In Luke 8:31 it says the demons begged Jesus not to send them into the Abyss. Is this the same as the grave, Sheoul/Hades? They went into the swine and the swine were drowned in the sea. I've heard that the sea is equivalent to the Abyss? Therefore Jesus sent them to the Abyss? Were they somehow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

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The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus Heals A Man With A Demon Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2014

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The account of Jesus healing a man with a demon will teach us about the power of Jesus over demons.

Scripture In chapter 8 of Luke’s Gospel, he answers the question, “Who then is this?” (8:25). In four different accounts he shows that Jesus has power over nature, demons, disease, and death. Last time we examined Jesus’ power over nature when he calmed the storm on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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