Demons
Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. in-person, following CDC guidelines, and live streamed here.
Find upcoming events and announcements here.
SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, June 26, 2022
Dear Friends in Christ –
On Sunday we engage the Lukan text known as the Gerasene demoniac. Jesus is crossing the Sea of Galilee to the land of the Gerasenes, which means that he’s not just crossing the sea, he’s also crossing boundaries -- the land of the Gerasenes is the land of Gentiles, and no self-respecting Jewish rabbi would be taking his followers there.
They land and are confronted by a man possessed. Actually, more than possessed, he’s occupied. Jesus asks his name and the answer given is uttered through the man by the spirits that possess him. He has no name, no identity left, except for what he is captive to. His story is tragic -- he’s alone, he wanders the tombs, a danger to himself and to others. But Jesus looks on him with compassion.
What if Jesus pulled into Shem Creek? What if he were to ask our name? Would what we say match who we are? Or does what we do speak more clearly for us.
The good news is this: God’s grace and ubiquitous love for the Gerasene man is the same for us. An encounter with the living God will heal us too!
Come worship on Sunday as we set sail with new officers and worship the God who casts out demons and casts his love on us.
In great anticipation –
Interested in becoming a member of Second Presbyterian? Email Cress for more information and dates for upcoming new members classes.