Sermons on Matthew 8:11:

The Faith Of The Centurion Series

Contributed by Wilfredo De Jesus on May 23, 2012

How can Jesus be amazed? We know that God is amazing but how could a human being amaze God? What did he do to make God take notice? The Bible says that God searches the entire earth for people who’s hearts are totally committed (1 Chron. 16:9). God is pur

“The Faith of the Centurion” Key Verse: Matthew 8:5-13 (NIV) The Faith of the Centurion 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Roman Centurion

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-14

Denomination: Brethren

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must have faith to be saved.

A Matter of Faith January 10, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have faith to be saved. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Introduction: The following letter was found in a baking-power can wired to the handle of an old pump that offered the ...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

Calling All Outsiders Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 23, 2011

This sermon, part of the Power of Jesus series deals with Jesus healings and miracles. Using Matthew 8:1-17 as text it deals with 3 healings early in Jesus public ministry: the Leper, the centurian's servant, and Peter's mother in law.

CALLING ALL OUTSIDERS Matthew 8:1-17 CHCC: January 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Years back when I was a Youth Minister in the Houston area, we used to take musicals on the road every year. (In fact, one year our youth group performed here. I had no idea at that time that this would be our church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Llamando A Todos Los De Afuera Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

Hoy veremos 3 milagros que Mateo agrupa en el capítulo 8 de su evangelio: la sanidad de un leproso, el siervo del centurión y la suegra de Pedro. A primera vista parecen ser solo 3 milagros hechos al azar de cientos que Jesus hizo. Pero el leproso, centur

LLAMANDO A TODOS LOS DE AFUERA (Translated by Jesus Castillo Jr.) Mateo 8:1-17 CHCC: 2 de enero de 2011 INTRODUCCION: Hace años cuando era Ministro de Jóvenes en el área de Houston, hacíamos giras musicales cada año. (De hecho, un año estuvimos aquí. No tenía idea quien día esta sería nuestra ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 8:5-13 When My Belief And His Authority Collide Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 23, 2010

DOES THIS MEAN THAT I CAN BELIEVE FOR OTHERS TO BE HEALED even if they don't have the faith? It seems to say this to me. Does it to you? But even more importantly is who I have faith in - JESUS, WHO HAS THE AUTHORITY TO HEAL.

Matthew 8:5-13 WHEN MY BELIEF AND HIS AUTHORITY COLLIDE! The first person that Jesus heals as recorded in Matthew was an outcast - a person with leprosy and Jesus told him to keep it a secret. The second person is someone of low social status - a servant. These are people who are the forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eight Words- That's What I Am Remembered For. Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 23, 2016

A centurion, converted at the foot of the cross, tells the story in his own words

Eight words. That’s what I am remembered for 2000 years later. You don’t remember my name. But I guess of the 230 million people alive in 33AD - I guess there are not many people you remember anything of - and at least for me you remember 8 words “Truly this man was the Son of God” - not in John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 7:1-10, Matthew 5:40-42, Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Mark 15:1-2, Galatians 3:26-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Outsiders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2018

Jesus is not like a magician who uses smoke and mirrors or sleight of hand. He is the living God who creates out of nothing through the sheer power of His will. He is not a steroid induced athlete that is able to do things to open the eyes and amaze every

August 25, 2005 The Outsiders Matthew 8:1-8:17 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 watch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Obedience, Faith, Jesus And The Centurion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 28, 2023

Three stories: the centurion's faith and humility, the response of Jesus, and the healing of the anonymous mom.

Saturday of the 12th Week in Course 2023 There are really three stories in today’s Gospel. The first is about the Roman centurion asking for healing for a valued servant, paralyzed by some accident or illness. It shows that the centurion had compassion. Servant in the first century almost always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-17, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023

This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of King Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 17, 2022

If Jesus were king, and He is, how would you describe His reign? What if you knew the characteristics of Jesus that would help you respond with excitement and anticipation for His kingdom? Get ready to discover what kind of king Jesus is!

What Kind of King is Jesus? Matthew 8:1-17 (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit www.danachau.com for a free online course.) We are continuing this morning with the second of our 9-message study in the book of Matthew. The book of Matthew is one of four records of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: *other

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2022

God calls us to never think more highly of ourselves than we ought and never to think we are better than other people for whom Christ died.

Letting Go Of Prejudices To Become God’s Witness Luke 7:1-11 Matthew 8:5-13 9/23/22 Have you ever judged another person and missed out on the opportunity to have had your life enriched. I can remember in my years in high school, I pretty much stuck with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dejar Ir Los Prejuicios Para Convertirse En Testigos De Dios

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2022

Dios nos llama a nunca pensar más alto de nosotros mismos de lo que deberíamos y nunca pensar que somos mejores que otras personas por quienes Cristo murió.

Dejar ir los prejuicios para convertirse en testigos de Dios Lucas 7:1-11 Mateo 8:5-13 23/9/22 ¿Alguna vez juzgaste a otra persona y perdiste la oportunidad de haber enriquecido tu vida? Puedo recordar en mis años en la escuela secundaria, prácticamente me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed