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Ministry Outside The Circle Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Under The Influence

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 28, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 28,803 views

Message for a Pastor appreciation service. What the members of the congregation need to do in order to profit the benefits God has for them. Are you under the influence of the Holy Ghost.

“Under the Influence” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 8:9 When I think of the phrase “Under the Influence” my mind goes to two (2) different aspects that we normally associate with that phrase. The first aspect we automatically think of is D.U.I., Which is driving under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Present Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 11, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 5,091 views

Our source of strength as we face the storms of life is that God is present "in the boat" with us.

Matthew 8:23-27 “God is Present” INTRODUCTION After the monsoon storm of last Tuesday, we can easily identify with the disciples and the tempest in which they found themselves. Even with the advantages of Doppler radar and the eagerness of weather reporters who finally had something to talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipling The Disenfranchised

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 27, 2002

based on 34 ratings

| 6,508 views

How to win to Christ those who have been overlooked in the evangelism strategy of the church.

The world into which the Sovereign Savior came was DISENFRANCHISED. Man had fallen from his native environment, and thus, had become raped of his righteousness, enslaved by his egotism, dehumanized by his disobedience, demeaned by his demeanor, divested of most vestiges of self-worth, denied access ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Touch

Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 25, 2003

based on 78 ratings

| 26,578 views

A retelling of the interaction between Jesus and a Leper

NOTE: This sermon was originally told as a story not preached. I was a bit apprehensive about presenting a sermon strictly as a story (I’d never tried this before) but the response I got was amazing. One thing I tried to do was make the story come alive for the congregation, perhaps as it was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4, Matthew 8:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Willingness And Compassion Found In An Able God.

Contributed by Olen Bruner on Jan 20, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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Just what can happen if you can accept the love found within an able and willing God.

1. When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him. 2. And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3. And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002

based on 105 ratings

| 14,362 views

God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Promised Healer Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 10, 2002

based on 44 ratings

| 8,161 views

Jesus of Nazareth, the promised Messiah comes as promised, and he comes healing. Physical healing is an important part of Messiah’s work in rolling back the curse of the fall.

The Promised Healer Text: Matthew 8:1-17 Introduction You all know I like to check out sermoncentral.com as I prepare my sermons. Sometimes it is more revealing for what is not there than what is there. This week for instance I was fascinated to read through sermon after sermon on this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Must I Forgive?

Contributed by David Insell on Jun 26, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,873 views

Here is a seed thought on forgiveness. Take it and develope it. This is an article I wrote for a newsletter that goes into several prisons in the U.S.

Must I Forgive? MAT 18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:21-35, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calms The Storms

Contributed by Jon Earls on Jul 22, 2003

based on 144 ratings

| 55,168 views

Everyone has faced the storms of life, this sermon talks about how Jesus can calm those storms we they arise. 4 point aliterated outline.

Jesus Calms the Storms Rev. Jon Earls Introduction: Robert Munger was in a storm, this is his story in his own words, he wrote: Being assaulted by winds and walls of waves and a wildly tossing sea was like being run over a train in a dark tunnel. We knew the typhoon was coming, but I for one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Healing Of Peter's Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 28, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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The healing of Peter’s mother-in-law is a picture of the compassion and concern of Jesus. Our hearts are comforted when we read of Him "Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases".

THE HEALING OF PETER’S MOTHER-IN-LAW “Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them.” Matthew 8:14-15 (NKJV) SYNOPTIC ACCOUNT: “Now as soon as they had come out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15, Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Soldier & The Leper

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

based on 48 ratings

| 6,778 views

This sermon begins a series of 5 sermons looking at people who encountered Christ personally and how their lives were changed. This sermon finds meaning in biblical healings for our modern life.

Bibliography: Wesley’s Covenant Prayer, David Hoke on authority This evening we begin a new sermon series about biblical people who encountered Christ and how their lives were affected by the encounter. Over the next five weeks we will be looking at people from all walks of life that met with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Touch Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2002

based on 139 ratings

| 14,157 views

This is the third sermon in the series of sermons about people Jesus touched and what it means to us today.

Joseph Damien was a missionary in the nineteenth century who served as minister to people with leprosy on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Those suffering grew to love him and revered the sacrificial life he lived out before them. One morning before Joseph was to lead them in their daily worship, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Lepers Journey Towards The Lord

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 4, 2003

based on 50 ratings

| 5,226 views

During this message we will discover the three episodes that took place as the leper journied towards the Lord.

Text: Matthew 8:1-4 The Leper’s Journey Towards The Lord Let’s examine the three episodes that took place the day The leper sought healing from the Lord. The first episode that took place was… A. The Leper’s Cry (vv. 1-2) a. The leper could have spent his time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 19,937 views

Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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