Sermons on Matthew 8:34:

The Demons Will Flee

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 4, 2024

This message looks at two "demon-possessed" men, discusses the translation "demonized," and provides a spiritual application on how to recognize the devil's activity, overcome Satan's attacks, and find deliverance.

I want to get us started with some observations and an illustration by Neil T. Anderson, the president of Freedom in Christ Ministries. He says, “Psychologists and psychiatrists routinely see patients who are hearing voices: chemical imbalance is the standard diagnosis . . . But how can a chemical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Always Right To Do Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2024

The disciple has one overweening concern–the proclamation and living of the kingdom of God.

Saturday of the 10th Week in Course 2024 Following the Lord Jesus is not easy, although His yoke is light and not burdensome. How can I say two seemingly contradictory things? Following Christ is the right thing to do; we probably all believe that or we would not be together in Church, at least ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 8:21-34, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

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

Possessed Pigs Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 3, 2018

A look at the why and how of Jesus sending the demons into the pigs.

Drowning Pigs-That's Weird It has all the elements that are needed to define a story as weird. A cemetery, two violent men, the supernatural and pigs. The day had started with the Sermon on the Mount the morning before and Jesus had taught those that gathered around the basics of his Kingdom. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

Peace To The Disturbed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025

'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

"A Naked Man And A Bunch Of Crazy Pigs”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2025

Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. There are several truths: The first truth is that evil is real. The second truth: When Jesus changes your life…. You will not be able to keep Him a secret. also a personal story about pigs.

In Jesus Holy Name June 22, 2025 Text; Luke 8:27,32 Redeemer “A Naked Man and a Bunch of Crazy Pigs” Our Gospel lesson today is a powerful story of Jesus confronting evil. It is an event in the ongoing education of the disciples. It’s a great story full of surprises and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Matthew 8:29-34

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Meets The Broken Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 22, 2025

This is the 28th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#28] WHEN JESUS MEETS THE BROKEN Luke 8:26-39 Introduction: This morning, we will look at a powerful story where Jesus meets a man who is very broken and hurting. In a World full of pain and suffering, this story shows us that Jesus does not stay away from our ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

Go Run And Tell That

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Nov 29, 2023

Don’t let the trials of this life get you all out of sorts but go to the one who can save you and set you free from all your sins.

“Go Run and Tell That” Matthew 8: 28-34 Have you ever found something, and you just want to go and tell someone? How about you did something that was so great and sometimes extraordinary that you just can’t keep it to yourself? Well in this story there was a man who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist