A man hadn’t walked for 38 years. Jesus showed up, and the man walked!
A man born blind had never seen. Jesus showed up and the man saw!
5,000 men plus women and children needed to be fed. Jesus showed up and fed them using five loaves and two fishes.
There was a storm on the Sea of Galilee and the disciples were in jeopardy. Jesus showed up and there was complete calm.
On more than one occasion the Peters family had a financial need. Jesus showed up and met the need.
Many of us have been sick or had loved ones sick. Jesus showed up, and they were healed.
Many of you can say with me, I was a lost sinner, needing a Savior. Jesus showed up and saved me.
There was a man who was demon-possessed by hundreds of demons. Jesus showed up! Let’s see what happens.
I see this story of the demon possessed man as a picture of salvation. When we were desperate, Jesus showed up!
THE PROBLEM OF SIN - Vss. 1-7
Sin is associated with death – Vs. 3, Ephesians 2:1-3, Romans 6:23
Sin cannot be controlled. – Vss. 4-5 - Man cannot control his sin or atone for it! (Romans 3:1-23)
Sin separates between man and God. - Vss. 6-7 - Just as this demon had nothing to do with God, our sin has separated us from our holy God. Isaiah 59:2
THE POWER OF THE SAVIOR - Vss. 8- 15
Jesus used His power to cast out the demon. - Vss. 8-13 - Jesus also used His power to pay for our sins. 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:6-9
The man was changed because of Jesus' Power. - Vss. 13-15 - We are changed when we place our faith in Christ and become born again (2 Corinthians 5:17).
Sitting (calm), Ephesians 2:6, Phil. 3:20, John 15:1-7