In this sermon, we are invited to rediscover the deep, personal love of Jesus—a love that sees, heals, and restores even the most broken among us. Drawing from the story of the demon-possessed man in Luke 8, the preacher reminds us that no one is too far gone, too frightening, or too forgotten for Jesus. While others avoided the man because of his violence and isolation, Jesus moved toward him with compassion, saw his true identity, and brought him back to peace and dignity.
The sermon contrasts the crowd’s fear with Jesus’ courage and mercy. When the demons were cast into pigs and the townspeople saw their economic loss, they rejected Jesus—choosing profit over a person. But Jesus stayed focused on the one soul in front of him. He reminded the healed man that his story matters, telling him, “Go back and tell what God has done for you.” Through this, we learn that every person is precious—more valuable than anything the world can offer.
The preacher gently confronts our own values: do we care more about success, appearances, or comfort than about people? He shares a story of people trying to enter heaven based on wealth or fame—but only the one who trusted in Jesus was welcomed in. This powerful image affirms that God’s kingdom is for those who receive His love, not for those who boast in what they’ve achieved.
The message concludes with a call: Jesus gave up heaven to serve us—will we now take His hand, trust Him more, and share His love with those who feel unseen?
Key Takeaways:
- Jesus goes toward the outcast, not away from them.
- One person’s healing is worth more than 2,000 pigs—or any earthly value.
- People matter more to Jesus than profit, status, or fear.
- True love is not demanding—it is humble, sacrificial, and healing.
- Heaven is not for the successful but for those who believe in Jesus.
- God sees you. You are loved. Your story matters.
- Like the healed man, we are called to go and tell what God has done for us.
Reflection: Who is the person you avoid—but Jesus is calling you to love?
