Sermons on Caring For The Sick:

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022

We know that God is able to heal, but sometimes we aren’t healed. This message looks at one possible reason why, as we examine an illness that the apostle Paul wrestled with for most of his Christian life - his "thorn in the flesh."

This evening we are going to look at a passage of Scripture that is related to the subject matter of healing. In the Scripture we discover that our God is a God of healing. He says in Exodus 15:26, “I am the Lord who heals you.” We also read that Jesus Christ, God’s Son, heals us as well, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Meet Epaphroditus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2015

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Meet Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Epaphroditus.html Joy comes from living for and serving others, as did Jesus, Paul, and Timothy in this chapter. Now, the example of Epaphroditus. Let me tell you what the name means, in case you are thinking of naming a child. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

James 5:13-20 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

The Cheerful, the Sick, the Weak, and the Wondering.

Open your bibles to James Chapter 5. As we wrap up our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mask Of False Love And Care

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

Fake people are the ones those who pretend to love and care for us but lack sincerity.

People who pretend to care and love but lack sincerity in their actions.In Matthew 23:2–3, Jesus addresses the scribes and Pharisees, saying, “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

The Revelation To Laodicia - The Church That Makes God Sick Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

The Letter to Laodicia - about what makes God sick - a lack of commitment

The Revelation to Laodicea Have you ever been sea sick – you know, just continually wreaching – not for the skys, but yeh, I won’t go into it any more. At least you have to look on the bright side - you are the fish’s best friend. No it is not very fun at all being sick. Not fun at all. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Many Voices, Careful Choices

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 11, 2010

Having Discernment is vital in our world, this sermon discusses three ways the scripture shows us to get discernment

MANY VOICE, CAREFUL CHOICES? (All my sermon use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I am pretty sure that all of us want to make wise choices, I feel confident that we would all instruct our children to be careful when making choices, because ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raising The Roof: Sickness Down, Dander Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2009

It will be necessary to do some unusual things that will raise the anger of some Christians and will not be understood in the larger community. But the bottom line is getting help to those who need it.

Several years ago, when housing prices began to shoot up into the stratosphere, we began to see something new in my neighborhood. We saw many of the houses being opened up from the top, and then construction of new second stories or new dormers or even decks and balconies, way up high. What was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Grieving Friend, A Dead Girl And A Sick Woman

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2006

This sermon examines three stories of faith as found in 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 and Mark 5: 21 - 43.

Mark 5: 21 – 43 - A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman 2 Samuel 1:1, 17 - 27 Intro: This week has been a particularly difficult one for me. It seemed as though every time I started one project or task something or someone would interrupt and I was off in a different direction. That’s sort of how I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Amazing Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of a Roman centurion’s faith takes the reader inside true faith and shows what faith does.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 15 An Amazing Faith Luke 7:1-10 Faith is not believing that God can; it is knowing that He will. Faith is deaf to doubt, dumb to discouragement, blind to impossibilities and know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, 2 Kings 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Bring Me, Your Sick, Your Tired!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2014

We will look at some at 3 groups of people who have become a outcast and how Jesus reaches out to them, and in doing so, is trying to teach others to reach out to them and others who have become outcast of society.

Matthew 8:1-17-When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful What You Pray For

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We have to remind many people to pray because the devil will see to it that our lives are filled with people and things so we do not have time to even think about praying.

But some of us do not have to be reminded because there are all kinds of emergencies that come up each day that remind us to pray. Illus: A mother and her five year old son were headed to McDonald's. On the way they passed a car accident. Whenever the mother saw something terrible like that, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger Sickness - Hunger Games - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2012

Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

The Hunger Games – Pt. 2 Hunger Sickness Intro: Last week I laid down a gauntlet so to speak. I challenged your hunger level. I declared to you that unlike the folks discussed when Jesus fed the hungry crowds that our issue isn’t a supply issue it is a demand issue. We have not because we ask not. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Purpose: Care For The Needy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006

4th in 5-Part series of casting the vision and clarity for the purpose of our church.

OUR PURPOSE: TO HELP THE NEEDY SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, in his book, Applause From Heaven, tells the story of the time when his 3 year old daughter, Jenna, awoke him in the middle of the night. He said that he tried to stay asleep but her insistent, "Daddy" wouldn’t allow ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:17

Denomination: Christian Church

A Sick Society, Weak Saints And A Strong Savior

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Jun 11, 2005

In order to be used mightily by God as an instrument of His deliverance and healing to others, we must learn to trust Him completely.

A SICK SOCIETY, WEAK SAINTS AND A STRONG SAVIOR H Lee Clay From the decadence of Sodom and Gomorrah to the debauchery of Herod and Herodias we have seen in times past the despair, the decay, and the decline of a dysfunctional and dilapidated humanity. Solomon in his God-given wisdom declared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Sick? Only Jesus Heals, But With Your Cooperation!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 27, 2016

God does not do it all,, the scripture shows had Jesus had others do their part. We must heal applying our effort as well, salvation as well must be maintained like a therapy for a broken ankle (soul).

Sick? Only Jesus Heals, But With Your Cooperation! Capt. Kelly Durant Matthew 9:12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. 2. When you serve on disasters as we do in the Salvation Army you see all kinds of situations with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12

Denomination: Salvation Army