Sermons on sickeness:

A Sick Church, A Lame Man, And Two Broke Preachers

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 10, 2020

The churches of this day confront broken humanity. Whether we attempt to touch those who are broken through our wealth or with the power of Christ depends upon how we see ourselves as servants of the Lord.

“Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called the Beautiful Gate to ask alms of those entering the temple. Seeing Peter and John about to go into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

The faith of four friends - Jesus heals a man sick with palsy.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, “We have twenty-five cents—and all the promises of God! (Wycliffe Handbook of Preaching & Preachers, W. Wiersbe, p. 242) Jesus chose Capernaum as the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018

Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Physician

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 7, 2012

"Do you want to be healed?" asked Jesus. Silly question. Doesn't every crippled or sick person?

John 5:1-5-After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostles Respected By People

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2017

The multitudes believed that their sick ones could be healed without the touch of the hands of the apostles, since they laid the sick on cots and couches in the streets in hopes that the shadow of Peter might pass over them.

November 18, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.D.2.a: The Apostle's Respected By People (2:12-16) Acts 5.12-16 (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Laying Hands Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Laying hands on the sick is a powerful act of faith, rooted in biblical tradition.

Laying hands on the sick is a powerful act of faith, rooted in biblical tradition. This practice has been used for centuries to bring healing, comfort, and restoration to those in need. Let's explore the biblical basis for this practice and its significance in the life of a believer. 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18, Acts 28:8, Genesis 48:13-20, Matthew 19:13-15

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Aug 23, 2003

Three important truths about sickness, God’s will for healing, and the Sabbath.

“WOMAN, THOU ART LOOSED” Luke 13:10-17 10 And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Psalm 103:1-5, Luke 13:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

Jesus still heals the broken-hearted and those who are sick with sin

The Hem of His Garment Text: Mark 5:24-34; Matthew 9: 21-22 24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. 25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Could Today Be Your Day?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

How many of those who were sick had their day with the Lord

COULD TODAY BE YOUR DAY? John 5:1-9 Intro: In this reading of scripture we find the pool of Bethesda (House of Mercy). This House of Mercy was surrounded by five porches which lay all matter of sick people lay in the sickened state. Some say these five porches represent the Law of Moses and its ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Two”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what situation, sickness, or problem, your condition is not your conclusion.

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Health And Healing

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 29, 2013

Jesus died for our sicknesses and wants us to enjoy a healthy life

Health and Healing 1. Healing Jesus died for our sickness Isaiah 53:5 - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. 1 Peter 2:24 - Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Empty Vessels

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

Jesus came to heal the broken hearted, sin-sick and emotionally lame.

Luke 19:9-10: “And Jesus said unto him (Zacchaeus), This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. 10- For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Matthew 9:10-12 “And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Jesus Is Seeking In Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2013

The nobleman with the sick son demonstrated the faith Jesus wants to be in all of us

The Faith Jesus is Seeking for in Us John 4:43-54 Introduction How do we demonstrate faith in Jesus? There is a surface faith in which there is no depth. Many today demonstrate a faith that has not content. This is better described as credulity. Ultimately, surface faith will be tested and found ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Spiritual Enema

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 3, 2013

We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick.

A Spiritual Enema November 3, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick. Focus Passage: Romans 8:1-8 Supplemental Passage: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Detox Your Life

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 28, 2018

We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick.

Detox Your Life January 28, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must eliminate the world-poisoning that makes us spiritually sick. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:1-10 (Pew Bible page 1341) Introduction: Manufacturers have made products that are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist