Sermons on Lucas 8:34:

Mighty Mercy - Mark 5:14-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Mercy is kindness shown to misery. Jesus finds the most miserable specimen of human misery and shows amazing mercy, restoring his humanity, dignity, and peace.

Introduction A story of Power We left off last time right in the middle of this epic confrontation between Jesus and Legion—this man with thousands of demons in him. The confrontation was epic, but the battle itself was anything but epic. It only lasted about one second, and the demons were sent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:14-20, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39

Gadarene Demoniac Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2017

When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by two men who were under the control of demons. There is only one Devil, so a better translation is demons. They were horrible looking and dangerous.

-AD 28- East Shore of Galilee Lesson: Gadarene Demoniac Healed Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke, 8:26-39 -Matthew Chapter 8- 28 And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gergesenes, there met him two possessed with devils, coming out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Liberating Peace

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Aug 24, 2016

Jesus came here on earth not only to give His peace when He mentioned this in John 14:27, but also to use His liberating power to free us from all worries of life.

Intro: Liberator - a person who liberates a person or place from imprisonment or oppression. Ex. Gen. Douglas McArthur the liberator of the Filipinos and other ASEAN countries in WW2. Jesus is our ultimate liberator when He said in Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming Part Of Somebody Else’s Story Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 26, 2016

Your life can have a divine, eternal impact on others. How? Let’s learn from the greatest evangelist that ever lived – Jesus!

Becoming Part of Somebody Else’s Story Luke 8:26-39 Introduction: 1. People love to see before and after pictures. In an effort to get you to buy their product, weight loss programs use these all the time. And the same goes for workout programs, muscle-building programs, wrinkle-removing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Bible Church

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 6, 2016

We too can sit at Jesus' feet restored --- forgiven for all of our sins ---- because of His atoning death for us on the cross and His glorious resurrection.

June 19, 2016 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Year C Text Luke 8:26 - 39 Deviled Ham Earlier in Luke Chapter 8 we see that while Jesus and the disciples were sailing across the sea of Galilee to the Gerasenes ------ normally a short trip by boat ----- a nasty, life threatening, storm came up. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' D-Day Invasion Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2016

Luke shows us two very different ways in handling evil/s in our world/lives +The people of Gerasenes who believed in the philosophy of Tolerance and Maintenance +Jesus who believed in the ministry of Transformation and making Disciples

Scripture: Luke 8:26 -39; Psalms 42 and Isaiah 65:1-9 Theme: Jesus' D-Day Invasion In this passage we see two very different approaches in dealing with sin/evil in our world and in our lives: 1. We see the community's (Gerasenes) philosophy of TOLERANCE and MAINTENANCE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Vs. Legion

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 18, 2016

In the battle of Jesus Vs. Legion, Jesus always wins. So are we begging him to leave or begging him to stay?

JESUS VS. LEGION Luke 8:26-39 Introduction Luke 8 introduces one of the most frightening sights the disciples had ever seen. (Luke 8:26-29). Mark 5:5 “Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.” Luke 8:30-31 - A Roman legion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Our Demons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2016

In a crazy world, can we be free from our demons?

Intro Can we be free in a world of insanity and self-destruction? Purpose Salvation is often seen as only for eternity. But, salvation is also for today. Plan Let’s examine Luke 8:26-39 and Jesus saving a gentile from his insanity. Luke 8:26 So they arrived in the region of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary To The Gentiles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016

Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Was Demon Possessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

I want to give you three tips that every child of God needs to know in order not only to be made well, but to stay well.

10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture (2 of 10) “The man who was demon possessed was made well” Luke 8.26-37 October 11, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Luke 8:26-37 (NASB) 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Never Read The Gerasene Demoniac’s Story Like This.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014

The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on … and you will see the bizarre from beginning to end.

1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 Summary: The Gerasene demoniac is a true story and not a parable with much to encourage us; there are even some funny features within, somewhere between a political cartoon and a graphic novel. Read on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Episcopal

The Supernatural Power Of The King, Part 1 (Matthew 8: 1-22)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2024

Matthew, Chapter 8 describes the power of the Lord Jesus to heal the sick, cast out demons, and to show that following Him involves a cost that few are willing to pay.

Matthew 8: 1-4 - Jesus Cleanses a Leper Chapter 13 of the book of Leviticus gives the instructions on handling the disease of leprosy. Leprosy was a slow, lingering form of death on whoever caught it, with one of the consequences being permanently isolated from friends, family, and society. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-34, Mark 1:32-44, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 7:1-10, Luke 8:26-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Supernatural Power Of The King, Part 2 (Matthew 8:23-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 5, 2025

Jesus continues to demonstrate His Divine power and authority over diseases, potential disasters, and the works of the devil.

Matthew 8: 23-27: The Winds and Waves Obey Jesus After discussing the cost of true discipleship with the men who wanted to follow Him, Jesus then got into a boat with His disciples to head to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. By this time, the Lord was physically exhausted and fell asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Mark 4:35-41, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Herd Of Pigs

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 5, 2025

What is the metaphor, pigs, all about? Should a follower of Christ give up something sinful? Obvious answer is "yes."

The Herd of Pigs Luke 8:26-39 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 And when He stepped out onto the land, a man from the city met Him who was possessed with demons; and he had not put on clothing for a long time and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 34:1-2 - Part 1 - Blessing, Praise And Rejoicing Following Deliverance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 25, 2025

Psalm 34 is a beautiful Psalm and we will explore it in about 8 messages. For today we look at the praise, blessing, and rejoicing that follows deliverance. David was delivered from the hand of Achish, and this psalm resulted.

PSALM 34:1-2 - PART 1 - BLESSING, PRAISE AND REJOICING FOLLOWING DELIVERANCE [1]. INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 34 We are going to consider the first 2 verses of this most glorious Psalm today. This Psalm is really uplifting in great comfort. Let us enjoy these verses. Every so often in the bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-2, John 7:45-46, Hebrews 4:12, Mark 16:9, Luke 7:45-47, Luke 8:33-35, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 22:1, Matthew 6:13, Philippians 4:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, John 11:35, Psalm 30:5, Psalm 137:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational