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  JESUS SHAKES THINGS UP IN REVIVAL
  by Michael L. Brown
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Summary: This sermon explores the disruptive nature of Jesus' actions,
particularly in the story of the demonized man and the 2,000 pigs. It
challenges the notion of advising Jesus on a 'better' way and delves
into the purpose behind such disruptions, highlighting how Jesus shakes
things up, reveals religious hypocrisy, and pushes us out of our comfort
zones.

Topics: "Disruption", "Challenging Comfort Zones"
Scripture References: Mark 5:1, Matthew 8:28, Luke 8:26, Matthew 10:34, Luke 12:51, Matthew 23:27

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DESCRIPTION
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This sermon explores the disruptive nature of Jesus' actions,
particularly in the story of the demonized man and the 2,000 pigs. It
challenges the notion of advising Jesus on a 'better' way and delves
into the purpose behind such disruptions, highlighting how Jesus shakes
things up, reveals religious hypocrisy, and pushes us out of our comfort
zones.

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CONTENT
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Isn't it amazing that when Jesus sets this man free and it happens in
such a disruptive way, come on, was that the only way to do it, Jesus?
If we were there, we would have advised him, don't do the pig thing.
What's the purpose of that? I mean, just think of all the implications.
That's people's livelihood.

And even though they're unclean animals, you're still not supposed to
hurt them. So Jesus, when you come into town, it results in a demonized
guy getting set free and 2,000 pigs commit suicide. That's what happens,
Jesus? That's the way you operate? Surely we have a better way to do it.

Surely we counsel him. You don't want the disruption. Look, why have the
controversy? Because Jesus shakes things up.

Because Jesus reveals our religious hypocrisy. Because he does not leave
us in our lovely little comfort zone. That's why we're praying for
revival.

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Video: https://sermonindex2.b-cdn.net/Li5nBmHXh9Q.mp4
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/michael-l-brown/jesus-shakes-things-up-in-revival/
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