Sermons on Visiting The Sick:

Miracles In The Church? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

Prayer is a commitment to the will of God...and all true prayer shows the depth of it's faith by patiently waiting to see what He has determined to do. The unqualified statement that the prayer of faith will save the sick stands right alongside the many o

MIRACLES IN THE CHURCH? JAMES 5:14 Read James 5: 13 16 We've been talking a great deal lately about miracles. We've begun to see God work in some pretty awesome ways...in church and also in homes and other places as well. But I don't think we've really grasped the reality of God's power...and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Accidents Happen

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Oct 16, 2017

God knows all about pain. He experienced the pain of the cross so that we could have the ultimate victory over pain, sickness, suffering, and death. God can bring good, even out of suffering. God will be victorious in the end.

Accidents Luke 13: 1 – 9; Acts 27 The phone rings in the middle of the night. A child is late coming home. Someone comes up to you and says, “I think you better sit down.” Someone comes into the store in which you’re shopping and have your hands full of merchandise and says, “We’ve got to go ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 26, 2020

When we were born again, we were born into a realm where sickness and death does not exist. And because this is where we now live, we have the right to enforce life in those areas of our lives that are not manifesting life.

In January 1910, a raging plague was sweeping through parts of the nation of Africa, leaving behind hundreds of thousands of bodies. In less than a month, one quarter of the entire population had died. The plague was so contagious that the government was offering $1000, the equivalent of $27,170 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:8, Luke 6:35-38, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 4:20-23, Romans 5:14, Romans 5:12, John 15:7, John 15:5, John 6:63, Numbers 23:19-20, Romans 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Say A Word And I Shall Be Well

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 1, 2025

He understood something many believers fail to grasp. He knew that distance does not limit Jesus. Physical presence is not required for a miracle. Location does not weaken divine authority. If Jesus would only speak, the sickness had no choice but to surrender.

Just Say a Word and I Shall Be Well INTRODUCTION There comes a moment in every believer’s life when human effort reaches its limit. When the connections you trusted cannot help you, when the strength you relied on is insufficient, when the people you expected to stand with you cannot ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Union Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012

The focus here is the union with Christ that produces the communion with one another as his body.

Introduction In the previous passage Paul has taught that everyone in the church has spiritual gifts, that they all come from the same source, viz, God, and that they are to be used for the common good. With these gifts in mind, he now impresses upon them the profound truth of their union in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Made In Our Image

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Joseph Do? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 20, 2004

As we consider all the things that must have been going through Joseph’s mind before the birth of Jesus, we ask ourselves: "What Would Joseph Do?" I. About a pregnant fiancee? II. About an angelic visit?

Advent 4 Matthew 1:18-25 I have a confession to make. What I am about to tell you is not something that I’m proud of, but it is true, and I feel you should know about it. The fact of the matter is: I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. There, I said it. It feels good to get that off my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crown And Climax Of God’s Creation Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 27, 2013

What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? For You have made him a little lower than the angels,And You have crowned him with glory and honor (Psalm 8:1-4 NKJV)

The Crown and Climax of God’s Creation Is man a particle of nature or the crown of creation? O Lord, our Lord, How excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 25

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 23, 2024

Porcius Festus inherited (!) Paul when Felix left. This chapter covers Paul's second (at least) trial before a Roman official, his appeal to Caesar, and a visit by King Agrippa. Paul shared his testimony with these and more!

An outline of Acts 25 Introduction: this chapter covers Paul's second trial (at least) before a Roman official; this time, Porcius Festus, who replaced Felix. Felix had left Paul in jail, basically, to please the Jews even though Felix knew Paul was innocent. Festus appears to start where ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mary, Now You Know Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 12, 2024

Mary was surprised when Gabriel visited her and gave her some unexpected news. Now Mary knew exactly what the Lord wanted her to do. Best of all, she agreed to do God's will for her life!

Mary, Now You Know (Edited from a sermon preached December 8, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Mark Lowry’s Christmas song, “Mary, Did You Know?” has been a blessing for several years now. It’s a song which, I think, captures the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Another Miracle (Mark 1:29-39)

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 5, 2012

After they left the synagogue, they went directly to the house of Simon and Andrew, along with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was lying in bed, sick with a fever, so they promptly told Jesus about her. He went up to her, took her by the hand, a

In fact, the whole city gathered at the door. He healed many who were sick with various diseases and drove out many demons. However, he wouldn’t allow the demons to speak because they knew who he was. In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went to a deserted place and ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stewards Of The Mysteries

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

Paul doesn’t describe himself as a clergyman. He describes himself as servant and steward. The servant role indicated hard lowly work. The steward role was carefully administering the Gospel mystery: God in Christ reconciling the world to Himself

2014 ADVENT 3 stewards of the mysteries I Corinthians 4__1 The Collect. O LORD Jesus Christ, who at thy first coming didst send thy messenger to prepare thy way before thee; Grant that the ministers and stewards of thy mysteries may likewise so prepare and make ready thy way, by turning the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Gifts: What Do You Get For The God Who Has Everything Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2002

What do you get for the person who has everything? It is the nagging question everyone faces when buying gifts. But, God has told us what kind of gifts He would be pleased with.

OPEN: Tom and Joe had been high school buddies, but when they grew up, Joe left town to find his fortune. He became a very successful salesman, but never married. One day, he returned to his hometown and met Joe in a local restaurant. They exchanged stories of how their lives had changed over the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ