A DEMON POSSESSED MAN

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Been In A Cemetery At Night?

B. Have You Ever Been Approached By Someone Who Appeared Crazy?

C. Have You Been Approached By A Crazy Person In A Cemetery?

Body: Luke 8: 26 - 39

I. The Disciples Dilemma.

A. Just thought they were going to die.

1. Went through a furious night time storm.
2. Believed the boat would be swamped.
3. Saw Jesus control nature.

B. They land in a cemetery.

II. Jesus Control Over Uncontrollable.

A. A demon possessed man.

1. He had been possessed for a long time.
2. He wore no clothes.
3. He made his home in the cemetery.
4. Could not be bound, shackled, or controlled.

B. The demons.

1. Falls down before Jesus - sign of homage.
2. Cries out and calls Him the Son of God.
3. Begs for mercy.
4. Name was Legion because of many demons.

III. Jesus Rejected.

A. Provides relief to the man.

B. A case of "Deviled Ham."

C. People urge Jesus to leave.

IV. The Man.

A. Sits at Jesus' feet.

B. Desires to go with Jesus.

C. Commanded to remain.

1. Is to return to his own house.
2. Is to tell what God has done for him.

D. Tells the whole city what Jesus has done.

Conclusion:

A. Even The Demons Recognize Who And What Jesus Is?

B. We Need To Tell Others What Jesus Has Done For Us.

C. What Has Jesus Done For You?