Luke 8

"Dear Child of God, Many people in your world view My ministry as little more than a traveling miracle show. Many people during My time on earth..."

Why are you just sitting there? Phil Ware finishes his series on Out of the Box with a final call to get out of the boat and follow Jesus.

"Dear Precious Child of God, Two powers — God and Satan — are at war over your eternal destiny. The story below illustrates the different...."

"Dear Follower, I love to tell stories from everyday life and connect them to heavenly truths. There is a reason for that. You can remember stories..."

"[Jesus told this story:] "A farmer went out to plant his seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on a footpath, where it was stepped..."

"Coming up behind Jesus, [the woman who had constant bleeding for twelve years] touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. ...."

More than a miracle worker, Jesus is the touch of God. Phil Ware continues his series on out of the box and reminds us that Jesus is God made touchable and personal: more than a miracle worker, Jesus is the personal care of God for people in their deepest needs.

"When the herdsmen saw [Jesus cast the demons out of the man and they went into the pigs, the herdsmen] fled to the nearby town and the surrounding..."

"[To the demon-possessed man,] Jesus demanded, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, for he was filled with many demons. The demons kept..."

"[After Jesus calmed the storm, he and the disciples] arrived in the region of the Gerasenes, across the lake from Galilee. As Jesus was climbing out....."

Where should followers of Jesus find themselves? Phil Ware reminds us about the battle for our lives and that Jesus is the only one with control over the demons, the deep, the diseases, and death.

Jesus isn't just our Savior; he is also our Lord. As Lord, Jesus challenges us to take up our cross and follow him. Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware lead through worship in song, the Lord's Supper, a powerful message from God's word, and a closing blessing for worship from home with family and friends in a meaningful way - we need to place our challenges in Jesus' hands!

"On the other side of the lake the crowds welcomed Jesus, because they had been waiting for him. Then a man named Jairus, a leader of the local..."

"Then Jesus took [the dead girl] by the hand and said in a loud voice, "My child, get up!" And at that moment her life returned, and she immediately..."

"When they arrived at [Jairus'] house, Jesus wouldn't let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl's father and mother. The..."

"[After explaining the parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus continued,] "No one lights a lamp and then covers it with a bowl or hides it under a..."

"Jesus demanded, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, for he was filled with many demons. The demons kept begging Jesus not to send them into the..."

"Soon [after Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisee when the sinful woman anointed Jesus' feet, he] began a tour of the nearby towns and villages,..."

"One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across,..."

"Then Jesus' mother and brothers came to see him, but they couldn't get to him because of the crowd. Someone told Jesus, "Your mother and your brothers..."

"Soon afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby towns and villages, preaching and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom of God. He took his..."

"Dear Friend, How's your boat? No, I'm not talking about a literal boat you may own. I'm talking about the things in your life that furnish you..."

"A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe...."

"The man who had been freed from the demons begged to go with him. But Jesus sent him home, saying, "No, go back to your family, and tell them..."

"While [Jesus] was still speaking to [the woman who had been healed by touching his robe], a messenger arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of....."

"[Jesus began his explanation of the parable,] "This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word. The seeds that fell on the footpath..."

"[While Jesus was napping in the boat, a fierce storm started on the lake. Then, the] disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Master, Master, we're...."

Where can we go and meet God? Phil Ware continues his series on Out of the Box and Luke 8 and Luke 9 and the limiting expectations we have for encountering and meeting God.

Most of our earth-bound explanations are shallow and trite in the face of life's harshest realities. Phil Ware pauses and looks at the pain of grieving parents at the loss of a child and reminds us to forgo easy answers and cling to the stories and promises of Jesus.

Is there really any hope to address our deepest fears? Phil Ware continues his series the Big Four fears we have, Deep, Demonic, Disease, and Death and reminds us that Jesus has been here, will not abandon us or forsake us, and will see us through.

If we follow Jesus outside the box, what will we find? Phil Ware begins a series on Jesus called "Outside the Box" and challenges us to follow Jesus and ask the question, "Who is this man?" because it is the most important question in the world.

"Dear Disciple, I made people nervous during My ministry by including women. I served them, ministered to them, and included them in My ministry while..."

Listening is essential for the miracle to happen! Ron Rose reminds us of the importance of listening and listening beyond the words to the heart and then working for God's miracle in people's lives.

What do all these events in Jesus' life have in common? Phil Ware continues his series on Luke 8 and 9 and this week he focuses on what each of these events has in common -- in each one, someone falls at the feet of Jesus.

"One day Jesus told a story in the form of a parable to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him:..."

"[Jesus] replied [when he was alerted his physical family was near], "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice.""

"[Jesus concluded his explanation of the parable of the sower and the seeds:] "And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted...."

"My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively..."

"Jesus is passing through the throng to the house of Jairus, to raise the ruler's dead daughter; but he is so profuse in goodness that he works another..."

"One of the most touching and teaching of the Saviour's miracles is before us to-night. The woman was very ignorant. She imagined that virtue came out...."

"[Jesus continued his explanation of the parable of the sower and the seeds:] "The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the..."

"[Jesus continued his explanation of the parable of the sower and the seeds:] "The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and..."

Inspirational illustration of Luke 8:21 -- He replied, "My mother and brothers are those who hear God's word and put it into practice."

"Dear Faithful Follower, Hide and seek is a great children's game. However, it is a dangerous and deadly spiritual game. If you are My follower, don't..."

When this life-altering grief and separation invade our worlds, we are left with many challenges, some seem insurmountable. Gene Vance shares insights from his book, 'Transition to Eternity' to help us find great hope and anticipation of Eternity with Jesus!

Should we be surprised that so many call themselves Christians but never live for Jesus? Phil Ware shares a passion on his heart about the way we have privatized and personalize conversion and salvation that eliminates the necessary grace of Jesus' community, family, and spiritual community.

This seemingly innocuous transitional passage in the gospel of Luke is one of those hidden gems we often overlook! Phil Ware continues his reflections on his daily reading in the gospels, this time focused on Luke 8:1-3 and how this forgotten gem opens our eyes to the importance that women played in Jesus' ministry.

Saved every way a person can be saved Phil Ware continues his series on Out of the Box and focusing on the big Four primal fears that Jesus helps us address and he reminds us that salvation involves a from, for, and to component and shouldn't be simply elevator theology.

They all abandoned Jesus except for this one group! Phil Ware continues his series of reflections on the importance of women in the Bible, to Jesus, to Paul, and to the early church.

Will justice ever be served? We enjoy seeing justice happen on earth because it happens so infrequently here.

What kind of clothes did Jesus wear that first Easter Sunday. Rick Brown reminds us what is important about the clothes we wear on Easter and that Jesus appeared to Mary as a gardener.

Many of us have experienced the goodness of God through the life of a woman of faith who helped shape us and mold us in our personal walk with Jesus. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to give thanks for the godly women of faith in our lives.

How much does one conversion actually mean? One soul makes a huge difference in the world and we must not slack up in the work of making disciples.

Sometimes, you just have to believe Because Jesus is more powerful than death, he can tell us to not fear death. Our belief can overcome our fear.

Who was the first apostle to the apostles? Phil Ware shares insights into Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene and how he commissioned her to go declare his resurrection to his followers.

How is faith an answer to prayer? Ann Voskamp reminds us that faith and prayer are a two street and the both are intertwined with each other and when this happens, grace, joy, and healing flow into Shalom, peace, wholeness and fullness of life.