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Too Far Gone

Brother Michael Walters

34 mins
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Scripture References

Main Text

Mark 5:1-9

1

And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.

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And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,

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Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:

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Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.

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And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.

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But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,

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And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.

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For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.

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And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.

Addtional Scriptures

Mark 5:15

15

And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

Romans 8:38-39

38

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 2:1-5

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And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

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Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

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Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

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But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

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Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Summary: Too Far Gone

Overview

This sermon focuses on the concept of being "too far gone," using the story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5 as a central example. It challenges the idea that anyone is beyond redemption, emphasizing that Jesus meets people in their darkest, most hopeless circumstances and offers transformation.

Key Points

  • The common understanding of "too far gone" implies a point of no return, beyond saving or repair, often applied to severe illness, addiction, or damage.

  • Society and even Christians can label individuals as "lost causes" or "too far gone," leading to them being written off and ceasing to try.

  • The demon-possessed man in Mark 5, though seemingly beyond help and living among the tombs, represents someone society had given up on.

  • Jesus encountered this man not in a place of comfort or healing, but in the tombs, demonstrating that He meets people in their lowest points.

  • The man's immediate reaction to Jesus was to run, worship, and acknowledge His power, showcasing a profound transformation that occurred upon Jesus entering the scene.

  • Even though demons acknowledged Jesus' power and begged for mercy, a simple command from Jesus cast them out, restoring the man to his right mind.

  • The enemy wants people to believe they are "too far gone" to discourage them from seeking help and to keep them in a state of defeat.

Scripture References

  • Mark 5:1-20

  • Romans 8:38-39

  • Ephesians 2

Takeaways

  • Regardless of your past mistakes, perceived brokenness, or how long you've been away, you are not too far gone to find hope and redemption in Jesus.

  • Jesus meets you where you are, even in your darkest and most desolate situations; you don't need to fix yourself before approaching Him.

  • The enemy uses the lie of being "too far gone" to keep you from seeking the freedom, salvation, and restoration that Jesus offers.

  • Running to Jesus, as the demon-possessed man did, is the first step to experiencing change, and you don't need to have it all together first.

This summary is AI-generated and may not be fully accurate. Always review the original transcription for complete details.

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