Preaching at the “Tough” Funerals

story of a son possessed of an evil spirit brought to Jesus by his father. Jesus “took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he was able to stand” (v. 27). The parallel was striking—a father bringing his evil-ensnared son to Jesus, who reached out to lift him up. The pastor ended the sermon: That describes Steve’s victory so perfectly. ................
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