Sermons on The Devil and Demons
Matthew 8:28-34
In Matthew 8:28-34 Christ shows his sovereign authority over demons. Though the two demon possessed men in the account terrified others, the demons controlling them are terrified of Jesus. After being sent out into pigs which run down a high and die, the townspeople are left with a choice: do they rejoice over those who were delivered from the power of demons and believe in Christ who has such power, or do they concern themselves more with the financial loss…
Matthew 8:14-17
In Matthew 8:14-17 Matthew records the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law and other healings. These healings show that Christ as absolute authority over demons and all kinds of diseases. Matthew emphasizes our need to respond to this authority by serving Christ and indicates that Jesus has come to defeat the devil and forgive sins.