Sermons on Gerasene Demoniac:

The Surpassing Glory Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 16, 2007

Moses would meet the Lord and afterward his face was radiant. The question is how does your Christian life compare to this experience? There is no comparison. Your experience surpasses Moses. In knowing Christ you have a surpassing glory.

I just came to find out about a preacher who went to the village to share God’s Word. He was preaching from the Bible and telling the people how they should live holy lives following Jesus Christ. As he was preaching the people where intently listening to the Word. Then suddenly while he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Donkey Chase Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

When God sends us on a donkey chase, sovereignty prevails.

1 Samuel 9:1-5 KJV Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. [2] And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween: Is Evil A Red Herring?

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

The roots of Halloween have to do with pagan rituals but today, it’s more a night to celebrate. Not everything connected with the modern celebration is all fun and games. Any believer who is sensitive to the Holy Spirit will pull back on a number of elements associated with this celebration.

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a projected $8.8 billion dollars on the holiday called Halloween in 2019. Almost 30 million will dress up and the average person will spend over $86 to celebrate. In fact, I have a neighbor who decorates more for Halloween than any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Have Ears?

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

Communication is important and the most importnat communication is of the word of God. And when it comes to God’s word do we have ears?

“Do We Have Ears?” Luke Chapter 8 Last week we finished up a five week series on the Impact of the Cross. I don’t know about you – BUT I really was impacted by the cross this Easter season like never before.… I don’t want to be unmoved or distressed by the cross ever again – rather I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double Vision Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2014

It almost seems like Jesus cannot heal this blind man. It takes Him 2 times to give this man back his sight. What's going on here and what can it tell us about our need for God's touch in our lives?

OPEN: How many of you spend time on Facebook? (At least half the congregation raised their hands). Me too. And I have a number of friends on Facebook – 634 at last count – many of whom I barely know. But they are more than willing to share their thoughts with me. Some time back one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Fruits

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

give and it will given back

Part Five - First Fruits Tithing Proverbs 3:9-10 KJV 9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: 10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. God wants us to know that He comes first, it is impossible for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter To Me

Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011

HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Overview Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

Ephesus was a modern-day New Orleans, filled with voodoo, occult practices and mysticism. Paul carried out his most dramatic ministry in this city.

An Overview of Ephesians: Paul’s Letter to the Christians at Ephesus ________________________________________ Historical/Grammatical Method of Interpretation requires us to first look at the historical context in which Paul wrote the letter of Ephesians and in which the Christians in that city ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Take The Lead Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 30, 2011

the characteristics of a true disciple.

Taking the Lead Acts 8:25-40 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 May 23, 2011 Introduction A milestone was reached when Philip goes and presents the Gospel to a Gentile. Through this man, a high official in the court of the Ethiopian Queen, the Gospel would first penetrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

This Woman Whom Satan Has Kept Bound All These 18 Years

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

You Can Be Delivered From Sins And Unto God But There Are Bondages From The Past That Need To Be Overcome. Jesus Never Performed Miracles Just To Excite but to bring glory to God, to meet the needs of people, and to bring them closer to God's grace.

THIS WOMAN WHOM SATAN HAS KEPT BOUND FOR 18 YEARS Luke 13:10 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the temples, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over double and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Glory

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021

3rd in series on John. Emphasis on Grace.

John 1 (3) God’s Glory - Read John 1:1-18 Each of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John were written by different men, as inspired and directed by the Lord. They were written with different specific audiences in mind, and together, provide 4 accounts of the life of Jesus. John, the son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Is God Silent?

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 16, 2023

To those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense?

I want to begin with a statement in my sermon this morning that whatever God is doing… it makes no sense especially to the serious believers among us, to those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense? Even though ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hem Of His Garment Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 29, 2007

Do the least-likely and least-lovely around me know that they can come and touch the hem of my Savior’s garment and receive the most magnificent of blessings? Can I keep Him to myself? How do I learn to step out and truly be His hands and voice and heart

The Hem Of His Garment Matthew 14:34-36 The portion of the Pacific Northwest where we are right now is an idyllic place to live. Surrounded by lush green forests teeming with wildlife and bounded by snow-capped mountains, the valley we live in is suffused with some of the richest soil in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is This Servant? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010

Who Jesus is and how people responded to him

SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “WHO IS THIS SERVANT?” MARK 11:1-12:44 OPEN Today we begin to look at the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. In chronological time, we are only a few days from his crucifixion. We learn more about Jesus and how people responded to him in these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ