Sermons on centurions: showing 151-165 of 2,741

Lord, Say A Word! Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 28, 2022

Importance of faith and humility to receive His healing

As we learn of the centurion’s faith, how the Lord Jesus commended, when he believed that the Lord Jesus had authority over sickness. And may your faith be stirred to know that the Lord of Calvary has authority over everything in your life as well. Lord, Say a Word, Speak a Word, Say a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 17:14

The Wow Factor

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 27, 2006

Do you want to WOW the Lord Jesus? You need a Scriptural WORLDVIEW, a faith-inspired WORKS, and a faith-generated WORSHIP.

THE WOW FACTOR Luke 7:1-1 INTRODUCTION Last Tuesday (March 21, 2006) the MC of American Idol asked one of the judges (Simon) what he is looking for from the contestants. He said that there are two things he is looking for: first, originality (how are you different?); and second, the WOW factor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Types Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 12, 2023

Do you have faith like the Centurion who begged the Lord to heal his servant? Or do you have the kind of faith like "Doubting Thomas", who would not believe until he saw for himself? Jesus said, "Blessed are they who have NOT seen, and yet believe"? Is that you?

The first kind of faith mentioned in the Bible is great faith. It's the story of the centurion, who came to Jesus. And he said to Jesus, "Lord, my servant lies at home paralyzed and is suffering terribly". Jesus said, "Well I will go and heal him". And the centurion said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 2, 2003

It is possible to strengthen faith during troubled times to the point of having consistent, unwavering faith.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 4, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith” Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION: When thinking about your faith, is it as solid as a barrel cactus that is unwavering, focused, immovable, growing steadily-- oblivious to blazing days and cold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Methodist

Leadership Lessons From The Life Of A Centurian Who Came To Jesus. Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 21, 2023

Being a Centurian is not an easy job. It is a commander of over 100 soldiers! Being a soldier is a disciplined job, but being a commander is full of responsibilities and discipline.

Introduction: A Roman military commander who oversaw a unit of 100 soldiers was known as a centurion. The role of a centurion held significant responsibilities and was crucial to the success of the Roman military. Here are some key aspects of their role: a. Leadership: Centurions were expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Proverbs 27:17

A Great Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 13, 2007

Every person is capable of demonstrating great faith in God.

A GREAT FAITH Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION Please open your bibles to Matthew 8:5-13. This passage says that Jesus was amazed at the centurion’s faith and healed his servant. Jesus said that he had not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. What makes one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011

Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Set "Under Authority"?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 19, 2016

Most Christians truly want to live the kind of life that Jesus requires but often find it difficult to do so. Why? They don't understand what it means to be in submission? This is something Jesus understood and we need to also.

Are You “Set Under Authority”? We know that Jesus operated in faith. He had complete trust in who he was as God’s Son and he knew that all of the resources of Heaven were available to him. If we have the same life in us that Jesus has in him, then why do we not have complete ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Moment Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 17, 2018

There are certain events that many of us have seen take place in our lifetime and when they happened it was as though we were frozen in time because we can still remember exactly where we were when they took place.

“Living in the Moment” Matthew 8:5-13 There are certain events that many of us have seen take place in our lifetime and when they happened it was as though we were frozen in time because we can still remember exactly where we were when they took place. I remember talking with my father in law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on faith.

HOW GREAT IS YOUR FAITH? Matthew 8:5-13 INTRO: There is a church in Houston, Texas which several years ago raised over $1 Million dollars in just one month. They were planning on erecting a new educational building, and did not want to go into debt to build. They had already broken ground before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Heal Me, Lord!

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Short message on three very importance people who were healed miraculously.

HEAL ME LORD! MATT 8:16-17 Sunpm 01/20/02 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith Not Seen

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 19, 2005

A sermon that shows tht faith must be unconditional , nothing can be held back. That we must surrender all.

A Faith Not Seen 3/10/05 Matthew 8:5-13 Mt 8:5 And when he was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, Mt 8:6 and saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Mt 8:7 And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him. Mt 8:8 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Speak The Word

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 2, 2009

How many know that there is power in the Word of God? If there is power in the Word, then we need to learn to speak what it says. When we live what we speak there will be resuts. Miracles will take place.

Speak The Word Matthew 8:5-13 5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, 6 And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 7 And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. 8 The centurion answered and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From The Outsiders Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Apr 28, 2004

We can choose to learn lessons in life from everyone. In this message you can see how Jesus used three outsiders to teach all of us some lessons about coming to Him.

Lessons From The Outcasts Matthew 8:1-17 April 25, 2004 Magicians and power-lifters sure are fun to watch. They can do some pretty cool stuff, like cutting people in two and ripping apart phone books. Neither of which can do much for you in the world, but they are still cool things to see. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Faith Seen In Respect For Authority Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This sermon examines the exercise of faith found in a decision to submit to authority. The direct relationship between our capacity of function in authority and our willingness to submit to authority is also discussed.

Great Faith Seen in Respect for Authority Submission to Human Authority Part IV 3/17/02 We want to Begin this morning by reading a Story in Luke 7:1-10 7:1Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic