Sermons on Matthew 8:23-34:

Go! And Don’t Perish For Lack Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2025

Hosea’s warning is a chilling one. God’s people perish—not because of lack of resources, not because of lack of opportunity, but because of lack of knowledge.

Go! And Don’t Perish for Lack of Knowledge Introduction: Gripped by the Danger of Ignorance Church, if I told you that a person could starve while sitting at a feast, you would probably look at me in disbelief. And yet spiritually, that’s exactly what happens to millions. They sit in churches, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 8:26, James 1:6-8, Ephesians 3:20, John 1:14, Romans 10:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Napped

Contributed by William Thompson on Aug 24, 2025

The Bible gives us a beautiful, almost humorous detail about Jesus: He took naps.

How many of you would say you’re tired right now? (Pause, let hands raise and smiles show.) We live in a world that celebrates exhaustion. We wear busyness like a badge of honor. • We brag about how little sleep we got last night: “I only slept four hours, but I still made it to work.” • We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:38, Matthew 8:24

Peace, Be Still

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2024

A storm arose on the sea and the disciples thought they were going to die. In the storms of life, Jesus speaks into our circumstances. He is working to either calm the storm or quiet our heart. When we trust in Him, we find peace.

Allow me to begin our sermon with an illustration. “Horatio Spafford was a Chicago lawyer and friend of evangelist Dwight L. Moody. In 1873, to visit Moody’s preaching campaign in England, he planned a trip for his family to Europe, and sent his wife Anna and daughters on ahead. But the ship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

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

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 11 - Joseph The Shadow - Jesus Our Reality Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2024

There is much that we as a church can learn from the life of Joseph, and the relationship that Jacob his father had with him. While Joseph is just a shadow the reality is Jesus Christ, and our call today as members of the body of Christ is to grown in our relationship with Him.

We continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Based on the above verse, we are learning the ways in which God will make us those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Genesis 41:57, Genesis 42:1-2, Genesis 43:1-2, Genesis 43:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Mark 3:35, Genesis 43:33, Matthew 8:26-27, Genesis 44:33-34, Genesis 45:4, Acts 9:5, Genesis 45:5, Hebrews 10:21-22, Genesis 45:11, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

# 7 - Letter To The Church At Laodicea Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 4, 2025

This message is based on the Letter to the Chruch at Laodicea

Letter # 7 – Letter to the Church at Laodicea Revelation 3:14 - “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:’” The Lord Jesus begins by introducing Himself to the church at Laodicea as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 1:1-3, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Peter 1:5-9, Mark 8:31-33, Matthew 8:23-26, Mark 10:13-16, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, Revelation 20:4, 1 Corinthians 6:1-3, Daniel 7:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"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

Awakening Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 14, 2025

This is the 27th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#27] AWAKENING FAITH Luke 8:19-25 Introduction: Today, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we remember how important faith, trust, and guidance are in our lives. Just like a father’s love can help his children feel strong and confident, our Heavenly Father wants to awaken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 4:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

Healing Ministry Of Christ - Matthew 8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 10, 2025

Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but the question is...WILL HE?

2025.03.09. Sermon Notes. Faith, Worship, Healing, Teaching and Miracles THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST - MATTHEW 8 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24, Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew 8:1-34, Exodus 4:6-7, Isaiah 1:4-6, Mark 1:41, Mark 1:44-45, Numbers 6:6-7, Psalm 89:8-9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bring Peace During Stormy Weather PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand God's presence, peace, and promises in the midst of life's storms through various biblical passages.

Good morning, family! It's such a joy to gather together in God's house today. Our topic today is one that I believe will bless hearts and uplift spirits. We're going to delve into the word of God, exploring the theme of God's presence in the storm, finding peace in the midst of the storm, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Isaiah 41:10-13, John 14:27, Psalm 55:22  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Walking, Storm

Rest Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 29, 2025

Have you ever felt tired but you feel like you cannot stop working? What if you knew good reasons and ways to rest that would benefit your life tremendously? You are invited to learn about God’s design for rest!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Rest Selected Scriptures (Video) Happy Mother's Day, Everyone! Last week I heard a conversation between my daughters. One said: "I'm not going to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-24, Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: *other

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

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Today, we are in part 3 of a series titled “The Miracles of Jesus”. The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today.

The plan is to spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to the parables, and finish up with the miracles. We are chronologically studying these miracles. There are several things I’d like to unwrap during this study series. Types of miracles Who was present Purpose of the miracles Which gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-33