Luke 8:18-27

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!

"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..."

"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..."

"[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...."

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.

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.

"[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.""

"[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....."

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

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.

"[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..."

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

"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..."

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.