Sermon Quotes | http://www.livingourbible.com | Monday 20th October 2025
📅 Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025
📍 Venue: ICGC Christ Temple East, Teshie–Accra
✝️ Speaker: Pastor Mensa Otabil, General Overseer, ICGC
Introduction
In one of the most memorable moments of his “Transformed by Jesus” series, Pastor Mensa Otabil explored the remarkable story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5 — a man tormented, self-destructive, and out of control until he encountered Jesus.
“The same Jesus who stilled the storm on the sea,” Pastor Otabil said, “is still calming the storm within.”
Here are ten powerful truths from his message that will inspire your faith and remind you that transformation begins in the presence of Jesus.
🌊 1. Jesus doesn’t only calm storms around you; He calms the storm within you.
The greatest battles are invisible — raging inside hearts and minds. When Christ enters, His peace silences every fear, pain, and inner chaos.
✝️ 2. His presence and His word—that’s all you need for deliverance.
Pastor Otabil reminded believers that it’s not rituals or objects that bring freedom, but the living presence and word of Jesus Christ.
💭 3. The greatest miracle is a sound mind restored by Jesus.
True deliverance begins in the mind. Jesus restores clarity, peace, and rationality where confusion once ruled.
🔥 4. What the chains couldn’t do, the presence of Jesus did.
No human method can achieve what God’s presence can. In His presence, every invisible chain breaks — instantly and completely.
💡 5. Don’t underestimate just sitting in church—the presence of Jesus is power.
“Sometimes,” Pastor Otabil said, “just being in the right atmosphere of worship is enough for God to move.” His presence transforms quietly but powerfully.
🕊️ 6. Fear will make you irrational, but faith will make you sound.
Fear distorts perception and leads to wrong choices. Faith, however, restores balance, wisdom, and courage.
⚖️ 7. You may look strong on the outside, but only Jesus can fix the storm inside.
True peace doesn’t come from strength or success — it comes from surrendering to the Prince of Peace.
💪 8. Even under torment, your mind can still turn toward God.
No matter how dark life feels, there’s still a spark within every human being that can respond to Jesus. There’s always hope for restoration.
🌱 9. Transformation begins where Jesus is honoured and His word is received.
The Word of God works best in hearts that honour Christ. Where His presence is welcomed, change naturally follows.
🙏 10. It’s not how much you struggle in prayer—it’s how much you allow His presence to fill you.
Prayer is not about striving but surrendering. When His presence fills you, His power works quietly within.
💬 Conclusion: The Presence that Transforms
The man in Mark 5 is a portrait of every believer — once bound, now free; once tormented, now peaceful. Pastor Otabil concluded with this timeless truth:
“If God’s Word cannot do it, man’s efforts can do nothing. His presence and His Word—that’s all you need.”
Whatever storm you face today — mental, emotional, or spiritual — remember that when Jesus steps in, every storm must bow.
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