Sermons on Mark 5:15-17:

Transformation: Possible--Transformation Is A Terrifying Thing Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac is a terrifying scene. This sermon applies the circumstances of the demoniac's transformation to contemporary individuals and even groups.

We began the message series last week with a look at the Apostle Peter’s transformation from failure to faith. I used the line “transformation can be a terrifying thing,” because in one transformative moment, Peter went from faith to failure while walking on the water. In a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Let Me Take The Witness Stand

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jul 21, 2013

Jesus was on trial. Not on Pilate's court but on the court of people's mind. The lunatic was healed but the 2000 pigs were drowned on the water. They charge Him with economic sabotage or cruelty to animal. One courageous witness take the witness stand...

LET ME TAKE THE WITNESS STAND! A compelling testimony about the great compassion of Jesus Mar 5:18 As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. Mar 5:19 Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stark Raving Mad!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012

You got to be out of your head to live your life without God!

We saw last week the reason that king Nebuchadnezzar went crazy…To prove that God is in control, that He rules, that He is sovereign and that His kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting! In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there main purpose, there many goaled is to describe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Crazy?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2012

Jesus could do what others could not do.

Verse 1-5-Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, because he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

“what Is Your Name?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 19, 2014

How can my life be transformed by the power of Christ?

In middle east culture, one’s name often said something about their character. When Abram was called to become the father of a great nation, he took on the name, “Abraham,” which means “father of a multitude.” When Jacob encountered the Lord, his name changed from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Demons Cannot Swim

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 3, 2013

Do you believe in a Devil as powerful as God? There is no un-created being except God. God has no opposite in power and majesty. The proper question is whether I believe in devils. And I Do! (Updated June 2018)

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service. There are Four Readings before the Sermon is given. Today's Readings were: Job 38:1-18; Psalm 107:1-32; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 and Mark 5:1-20 A man often walked through the cemetery on his way home from work. One night, ...... unaware that a new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39, Matthew 8:18-27, 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Demons

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 10, 2018

The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in

DEMONIC ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION: The weakness of the average Christian in opposing demon powers is caused largely by his/her failure to recognize the source of trouble. Most Christians are so lacking in a true understanding concerning this matter until they are helpless and confused in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:14-15, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Perspective Of Legion Of Demons Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 10, 2025

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs.

The concept of a "legion of demons" originates from the Bible, specifically in the New Testament accounts of Jesus Christ's encounters with demoniacs. In Mark 5:9 and Luke 8:30, a man possessed by demons is described as being inhabited by a "legion" of unclean spirits. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:30

The Greatest Change

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first born. Illus: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Tombs And Chains

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

Introduction: This passage of scripture that I will be preaching from is surrounded by situations that seem to be impossible to deal with.

And they are impossible as for as man is concerned. For example, in Mark chapters 4 and 5, we read of situations that only the Lord Jesus could deal with. • In Mark 4:38, Jesus and His disciples were sailing on the Sea of Galilee when a tremendous storm overwhelmed their boat. The storm was so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Legion Cast Out.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 14, 2022

Even the devils believe that Jesus is the Son of God, and tremble.

A LEGION CAST OUT. Mark 5:1-20. 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: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three "What’s” That Are Essential...

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022

The tenth chapter of Matthew tells of Jesus’ sending the twelve disciples to the lost house of Israel.

He tells them, in verse 16, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves...” In verses 17-27 Jesus warned the twelve disciples that they might as well expect the same treatment that He had received. Then He explained in verse 24, “The disciple is not above his master, nor the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Look Of Love--From Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022

What did He see in Jesus’s eyes? What attracted him? I think He saw love, because Jesus, whose whole life was an image of the Trinitarian love, pierced his soul with love.

Monday of 4th week in Course This Gospel brings to mind a letter of Pope Benedict, “Deus est caritas,” or “God is love.” If we look at the story of Jesus and this Gadarene madman, we are struck by the question, “why did Jesus bother with this guy?” He lived in a graveyard, he stank of dead flesh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Our Small Minds And The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2022

Jesus Christ, son of God and son of man, appears in our midst and when He does, we count the cost of discipleship to Him and often pass up the opportunity.

Monday of 4th Week In Course To be frank, David messed up, and messed up royally. He did only one thing right in getting involved with Bathsheba. He acknowledged and repented of his royal, deadly sin. And he was forgiven, but that was not the end of the story. He and Bathsheba lost their child, as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 2 Samuel 15:13-30, Psalm 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic