Sermons on Gadarenes:

Confronting Evil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2005

1. Evil is real. 2. Jesus sought after radically evil people. 3. A radical conversion is necessary and available.

Confronting Evil Luke 8:26-39 This powerful story of Jesus confronting evil is fascinating. If we had started the Scripture reading earlier in the chapter you would understand that Jesus and the disciples have just survived a terrible storm in a small fishing boat. The storm was blowing them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Letting Go Of Hurt Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 17, 2014

I believe when a Bible-believing Christian refuses to forgive/release others they can forfeit the protective covering/spiritual hedge.

Friendly Fire Sermon Series (Inspired by Perry Stone’s book, “Judas Goat”) “Letting Go Of Hurt” 3 of 3 2/2/2014 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A In Matthew 15 We see Jesus ministering at a place out of His normal circuit ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Pork Is More Important

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 25, 2023

Jesus arrives on the other side of Sea and cast out demons

Our Pork is More Important Mark 5:1-20 Good morning. How many of us like bacon? How many of us would place bacon on our top five list of foods that we love? I read an article that said the consumption of salted pork belly goes back over a 1000 years to the Roman Era, who ate a type of pig meat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2023

Almost as soon as those devils entered those pigs, the whole herd of deviled ham ran down into the sea and drowned themselves.

Have you ever been in the presence of real evil? Now, I’m not talking about someone who cut you off in traffic or someone else who may have cheated you in some way. I’m not talking about that person on your friends list who’s a raging liberal (or ultra conservative, as the case may be) who’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Humpty Dumpty's Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

A broken life changed by the power of Christ

"Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the Kings horses and all the kings men. Couldn’t put Humpty together again" There are various theories of the origin of Humpty Dumpty. “Humpty Dumpty” referred to King Richard III, 1483-85 the hunchbacked monarch. At the Battle of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus, But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH-I?—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. Where does Christian faith take us? 1—Christian Faith takes us to THOSE IN NEED(:22) —Explanation:(:22) The Other Side :22—“Now it came about on one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

For This Cause Were You Created!

Contributed by Doug Gilford on Jun 8, 2002

This sermon attempts to answer Why we exist

Have you ever wondered why you were born? Why God breathed life into your body? Have you ever wondered what God has in store for your life ahead? The fact of the matter is that 94% of people today are just enduring today while waiting for the future. But we must understand that ALL we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 14 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Fascination With Evil Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 6, 2010

Today, our culture seems fascinated with death and vampires and witches and ghosts and horoscopes and clairvoyants and numerous other dark pathways to evil. It is disturbing because people feel they can control it. These kinds of choices have consequences

Part 14 - Matthew 8:23-34 - AN UNHEALTHY FASCINATION WITH EVIL He writhed on the floor while men and women gathered around him hurling their prayers. That’s the best way I can describe it. "Come out in Jesus name!" they said, and he writhed all the more as if in pain, and certainly in turmoil. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The Restorer Of Hands And Hearts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Revitalization is God’s special work.

Jesus the Restorer of hands and hearts Luke 6:6-12 Our front lawn in this summer heat has been turning from thick and green, to greenish-yellow, to yellow-brown, in places it has withered away and died. This last rain has helped, it has turned greener, and thicker again. What caused the lawn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Part 1 - Matthew 9:1-8 - Lord, Heal The Paralysis Of My Heart! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 19, 2010

This is where He HEALS A PARALYSED MAN. Why does Jesus heal this paralysed man then, but doesn't heal Joni now? Joni is paralysed too. I can only say that Joni has been used of God all around the world to bring many people to Christ. Could God heal her?

Part 1 - Matthew 9:1-8 - LORD, HEAL THE PARALYSIS OF MY HEART! I remember being invited to hear Joni Earekson Tada speak many years ago - a beautiful Christian woman who was paralysed from the neck down after a diving incident. When she spoke, the presence of God filled the room. In Matthew 9:1, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Demons

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 9, 2021

A demon is identified as a supernatural being, largely considered evil, which can possess humans and remove them from the path of righteousness.

Ip Man, the Chinese martial artist, and grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun, once remarked: “We all have inner demons to fight, we call these demons, fear and hatred and anger. If you do not conquer them, then a life of one hundred years is a tragedy. If you do, then a life of a single day can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:21, Matthew 25:41, James 2:19

The Personal Call Of Jesus

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 25, 2025

The greatest miracle in the Christian life is not healing, deliverance, or provision—but the personal call of Jesus Christ. When Jesus calls your name, it’s not because you're needy—it's because you're chosen.

THE PERSONAL CALL! THE TWELVE WHO HEARD THEIR NAMES! Listen to me today, beloved! I want to tell you about the most powerful thing in all of Scripture - more powerful than healing! More powerful than deliverance! More powerful than provision! THE PERSONAL CALL OF JESUS! Look at the original twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

A day in the life of Jesus

Introduction Good morning, church family! It is a joy to gather with you today to reflect on the incredible life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Our focus will be on a single day in His life, as recorded in Mark chapter 5. This chapter is rich with powerful encounters that showcase the love, mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: *other

Freed

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Nov 15, 2000

We as the people of God have been healed, saved, and freed to be those who bring healing and salvation to the world

God has always wanted a relationship with humanity. If we look from the beginning of our faith history, from the account of creation to the very end of the scriptures, in Revelation, it becomes apparent that God desires to have his dwelling with us. This is the story of the tabernacle, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

Through It All

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

Even when we follow Christ storms come into our lives..It is in the midst of the storms that the Lord comes to teach, touch, and train each of us.

Through It All Matthew 14:22-32 * Have you ever felt like you had a word from God about the direction you should go, the ministry you should do, or an action you should take – only to be hit in the face with a struggle? * If you have, perhaps you are like me, but pondering the personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist