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It's Time to Come Up

Courtney McClendon·2819

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Part of Journey Through Matthew

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Summary

In this message from the God of Miracles series, speaker Courtney McClendon unpacks the deliverance of the two demon-possessed men in Matthew 8:28-34. Even when faced with intense spiritual warfare or dark situations, Jesus willingly enters our storms to set us free and restore our lives. Believers are called to elevate their faith, bring bold requests to God, and celebrate spiritual redemption rather than clinging to or grieving temporal losses.

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Matthew 8:28-34↗Matthew 8:16↗Revelation 20:10↗James 2:19↗

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It's Time to Come Up

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Matthew 16:15

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Themes

Deliverance and Spiritual FreedomThe Authority and Power of JesusSpiritual Warfare and PrayerElevating Faith and MindsetSurrender vs. Temporal Loss

Pastor's Points

1.You must recognize our savior.
2.The demons came boldly to Jesus.
3.Jesus will come to the darkest places, the storms in your life to get you out.
4.You are worthy of experiencing God's miracles.
5.Be careful to not grieve for too long over what was lost instead of celebrating what was gained.

Key Points

1.You must recognize our savior, keeping your eyes on Christ and remembering His authority even in life's hardest storms.
2.The demons came boldly to Jesus and made a request; as sons and daughters of God, we should be far more confident to bring our needs to our Heavenly Father.
3.Jesus will come to the darkest, most broken places in your life to rescue and redeem you.
4.You are worthy of experiencing God's miracles, so you must believe for bigger, better, and seemingly impossible outcomes through faith.
5.Be careful not to grieve for too long over what was lost instead of celebrating what was gained in Christ.
6.Spiritual warfare is real, and believers must be vigilant not to open subtle doors to the enemy through compromise or ungodly covenants.
7.Jesus values human redemption over natural or monetary possessions, unlike the villagers who cared more about lost pigs than saved souls.
8.Once you have experienced Christ's mercy and deliverance, you are called to go and share what God has done for you with others.

Sermon Moments

“When God arrested the speaker's anger on a football field, teaching her that God gives self-control when we stop and surrender to Him.”

“A reminder that even the demons recognized who Jesus was and trembled, while believers often live unaware of the Holy Spirit's authority within them.”

“A quotation from a former satanic priest explaining that Christians often suffer unnecessary spiritual defeat simply because they are too busy to pray.”

“The tragedy of the Gadarene villagers who asked Jesus to leave because they valued their herd of pigs more than the restoration of two demon-possessed men.”

“The evangelical charge given to the delivered man in Mark to go home and tell everyone about the great mercy Jesus had shown him.”

This Week

Bring your boldest prayer requests to God this week without holding back or assuming you are undeserving.
Identify and renounce any subtle compromises or ungodly agreements in your life that give ground to spiritual opposition.
Shift your focus from past losses or former lifestyles to celebrating the spiritual freedom you have gained in Christ.
Commit to a consistent daily prayer life, recognizing that prayer is essential spiritual protection and authority.
Elevate your speech and mindset by replacing negative, self-defeating words with biblical truths and life-giving declarations.
Share a personal testimony of God's goodness or deliverance with someone in your life who needs hope.
Pray in agreement with another believer this week, carrying each other's burdens and believing God for miracles.

Remember This

Jesus willingly enters our darkest storms to deliver us, calling us to elevate our faith, bring Him bold requests, and celebrate spiritual redemption over temporal gain.

A Challenge for You

Press on to the prize in Christ Jesus, step out in faith, make bold requests of your Father, and refuse to mourn what is behind you when God is calling you to come up.

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