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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus Heals A Leper Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,739 views

    Story of the healing of a leper with emphasis on the personal characteristics of Jesus.

    Jesus Heals A Man Who Had Leprosy Mark 1:40-45 INTRO.: I was once acquainted with a man who had AIDS. I don’t call him my friend because I was never able to be his friend. Like most folk, I feared his disease even though I knew on an intellectual level I shouldn’t. Moreover, he seemed bent on being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is Not Afraid To Touch Our Scars

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
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    This leper’s scars ran far deeper than his debilitating disease. Jesus is more than just thehealer of the surface problem, but can bring healing to emotional and spiritual scars as well.

    “JESUS ISN’T AFRAID TO TOUCH OUR SCARS” Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: 1.There’s not only a message in the fact that Jesus healed - there is’ also a multitude of messages in how He heals. a.Each individual was handled differently. Why? (Not mechanical methods) b.The way He met their need is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Deductible, No Co-Pay

    Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    God is bigger than ANY elephant.

    No Deductible, No Co-Pay Has anyone here had the flu this winter? Even the 24-hour virus kind of knocks you down, kicks you in the teeth, and leaves you an aching, shivering blob. And there’s not a darn thing you can do about it. The elephant is on the rampage. No one likes to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Touching The Untouchable

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
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    The leper in this miracle story obviously had a problem and needed a solution. At the end of the story we see the evidence of his cure as he was able to become a member of the crowd from which he had formerly been an outcast.

    TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLE Text: Mark 1:40-45 I will never forget a story that I had to read in College. It was called Bartelby The Scrivenor, and it was written by Herman Melville. In that story, through the eyes of the characters, we got to see a man who was a mystery simply because no one ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    6 Epiphany, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    The healing ministry of Jesus reaches out and spreads to all kinds of people--including outcasts like lepers.

    Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr B, 16/02/2003 Based on Mk 1:40-45 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Honey, the post office called,” Jim’s wife told him when he arrived home from work. “They want you to go down and talk to them.” “Okay,” Jim answered. “Wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brian Mavis avatar

    Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 444 ratings
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    We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

    7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Knight avatar

    The Intimate Savior

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    Christ comes as the intimate savior willing to ’get His hands dirty’ for the sake of saving a lost, hurting, and dying world.

    The Intimate Savior Mark 1:40-45 Introduction: illustration of uncleanness (Trying to get Shelley dirty after working) I. Leper What it means to be a leper diseased -any number of skin diseases -affects skin, but goes deeper; exposing raw flesh feared-fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Glorious Freedom Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    Jesus has come to set us free from sin. Our worship will reflect that freedom. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

    GLORIOUS FREEDOM Mark 1:40-45 INTRO: “On New Years day 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was publicly stated, but it was not until December 18, 1865, that the Constitution made those convictions official. Though dead by then Lincoln still spoke. At last his dream was realized. The word swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    The Touch Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    To note that we must be touched by Jesus in order to be healed.

    The Message of Mark #5: The Touch of Jesus Text: Mark 1:29-45 Thesis: To note that we must be touched by Jesus in order to be healed. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now fully involved in His earthly ministry. (2) Along the way, He comes into contact with many people who needed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Starting Over Again And Again And Again…

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Starting over is never easy but with Christ’s presence it is always good...

    Naaman had leprosy. This commander of an army, valiant soldier, tool of his nation’s victory, and highly respected man had been cursed with this horrid disease. Second Kings records this story in order that we might learn that God’s power, mercy, and healing isn’t just for Israel. But Naaman’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Leon Lutje avatar

    Steps To Victory

    Contributed by Leon Lutje on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,653 views

    In all things there are proper ways of doing it and improper ways of doing it. How do we come to Jesus? What steps are taken?

    Steps to Victory Mark 1:40 1. REACH out to Him 2. REQUEST of Him 3. RECOGNIZE Him 4. REGARD it as done. To believe is to be strong. Doubt cramps energy. Belief is power. Frederick William Robertson A few months ago I realized that my computer was getting old and did not have all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Holy Hands"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

    Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Jesus Cleanses The Leper Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,465 views

    Sixth in a series on the miracles of Jesus, this miracle concerns the healing of a leper in the synagogue.

    Miracle # 6 “Jesus Cleanses the Leper” Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:12-15, Matthew 8:1-4 As we noted in the last lesson early on the morning after Jesus had healed Peter’s Mother-in-law and all the other sick who had been brought to Him; Jesus retired to a quiet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Mc Leod avatar

    What Would Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Norman Mc Leod on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,760 views

    Church discipline.

    WHAT WOULD JESUS DO? Introduction: There are so many broken hearts in the church today. Caused by the way the church handles it’s problems within the body of Christ, leaving many christians feeling hopeless, depressed and lost! What can we do to prevent this? I preached for several years for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Prayer And Ministry: Like A Horse And Carriage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle?

    Prayer and Ministry: Like A Horse and Carriage (Mark 1:35-45) All believers are to have a ministry. Matt. 5:16ff, "Let your light so shine…" Question: What Can We Learn From the Priorities of the Savior’s Lifestyle? I. Our Own Spiritual Health Is the Basis for Our Ministry (35) 1. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible