Sermons on Healing Hurts:

Two For The Price Of One Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 23, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 17 through 26

Luke 5: 17 – 26 Two For the Price Of One 17 Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2011

A study on the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 16 through 19

Luke 6: 17 – 19 Jehovah Rapha 17 And He came down with them and stood on a level place with a crowd of His disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear Him and be healed of their diseases, 18 as well as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 20, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah 38: 1 – 22

Isaiah 38: 1 – 22 Let’s Make A Deal In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lord, Are You Willing? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 8: 1 – 4

Matthew 8: 1 – 4 Lord, Are You Willing? Matthew 8, “1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Effective Praying

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 4, 2012

Eljah prayed and his prayer was very effective. God is still willing to do even greater things in our days provided He can see those qualities He saw in Elijah in us today.

EFFECTIVE PRAYING STUDY TEXT: James 5:13-18 is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: 15 And the prayer of faith shall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know we use faith almost everyday if not every minute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate acceptable attitudes of those with great faith. IV. TEXT: Matthew 8:8-13 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Do you know we use faith almost everyday if not every minute? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate acceptable attitudes of those with great faith. IV. TEXT: Matthew 8:8-13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the officer said, “Lord, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Roofer’s Union Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 1 – 8

Matthew 9: 1 – 8 New Roofer’s Union “ 1 So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own city. 2 Then behold, they brought to Him a paralytic lying on a bed. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, be of good cheer; your sins are forgiven ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Forgives A Paralysed Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

We often get carried away by the performance, but is the message being proclaimed clearly. Are we speaking the gospel in every situation we find ourselves in? Are we offering forgiveness and mercy. Are we engaged in the main game or just the side show?

Have you noticed how mobile phones are now an essential accessory for so many people? It seems like no matter where you are you’re likely to find yourself standing next to someone who’s having a conversation on their phone. And if you’re like me you probably find yourself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

John Chapter 9 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 9, 2013

Jesus heals the man born blind. This sermon covers verses 1-3 of John 9. Some of the subjects touched upon are God's omniscience, the connection between sin and suffering, and how God uses what seem to be disabilities for His glory.

I love reading about the miracles of Jesus and one of my favorites is the healing of the man born blind. This account is found in the 9th chapter of John but instead of reading about it, let’s take a look at a video portion from The Visual Bible. Play Video Clip - ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Matthew 17:19-20 – Why Don’t I Have Enough Faith? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Oct 7, 2014

Is faith just optimism draped in impotence? Jesus faith is positive and powerful? Is their faith a bonsai faith, kept small and so stunted that it is inept; dwarfed by the enormity of circumstances that are in need of a miracle? How could this be? Midget faith is not mustard seed faith!

Matthew 17:19-20 – WHY DON’T I HAVE ENOUGH FAITH? Why are some people healed and others not healed? Is it my faith that is deficient? Jesus is asked a similar question by His disciples when they had not been able to heal a little boy. In Matthew 17:19-20 (NLT) they ask “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Leper

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015

To show that we need to be like JESUS in this world. We are moved with compassion for the people, we touch and we speak GOD's WORDS to them. 1 John 4:17 (Amplified Bible) In this [union and communion with Him] love is brought to completion and attains p

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saying the WORDS of JESUS? Yes. I memorize verses. Healing verses for sicknesses and diseases. Isaiah 53:5 (Amplified Bible) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Migrant Workers

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 5, 2015

We have to make sure we are making a positive impact on our family, because they are the ones we are around the most, plus they have been given to us or put into our life, so that we can minster to them, witness to them!

Matthew 10:5-10-These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' 8 Heal the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Get Mad At This Fellow?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013

Why the sea change in the attitude of Jesus to the leper?

Did Jesus Get Mad at This Fellow? Mark 1:39-45 Introduction This morning’s text follows the end of what is presented by Mark as the first day of Jesus’ public ministry. This is not to say that these events all happened on the same calendar day, and nowhere does Mark actually say so, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:39-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shaking Things Up Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015

Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ