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There are times when I read through Scripture and at first blush I find myself more of a skeptic than a person of faith. I find myself among those who might see the miracles of Jesus as happy thoughts, fairy tales, and myth. Today’s passage is one of those passages that finds me in this space. And yet…

When we think of the miracles of Jesus, we are encouraged by His power and love. He has the power to heal the sick, calm the storm, and raise the dead. This shows us that He is interested in our well-being and cares about us. Jesus also demonstrated His love for us by dying on the cross for our sins. This demonstrates that He is willing to go to great lengths to save us. Let's talk more about the miracles of Jesus and what they mean for us today.

INTRO Last week we saw the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. His first two were disciples of John the Baptist. They were Andrew and an unnamed disciple. Most commentators believe this unnamed disciple is John, the author of the book of John. Andrew goes and finds Simon, who Jesus calls Peter. Then Jesus…

Welcome and Opening Pray for the Service - Thanksgiving Let’s praise the Lord together I Speak Jesus So Good to Me The title of this message is God Works with Man Theme Verse: 30 “I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in…

Faithful proclamation of Jesus' kingdom brings honor, even if the witness doubts from time to time.

10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow…

Entertaining Angels Make Praise 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and…

Peter continues his first sermon after Pentecost Peter speaks directly to convince his fellow Israelites about Jesus. Peter claims that God planned with foreknowledge for Jesus to be handed over for death on the cross. They might have asked why God would allow someone like Jesus, who loved openly and…

Unstoppable I am a nerd. I love the Lord of the Rings, Super heroes, and Star Wars. Marvel has this one villain called the Juggernaut. Once he sets his mind to move in a particular direction he is unstoppable. He crashes through any object flattens the strongest heroes and causes chaos and destruction.…

Proof! We all want it, proof. Show we the proof, the evidence so I can evaluate it and draw a conclusion. Our passage this morning is where from the claim offered by John the Baptist to the proof of the claim starting to be offered. Purpose of the gospel to give proof of Jesus and what belief in Him…

4 And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” 5 And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” 6 And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and…

Fear is often a liar whom God determines to silence

32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda. 33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. 34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and…

Introduction to Text 21 And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” 23 But he did not answer her a word.…

Where there's no obedience, there's no miracles!

1 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. 2 And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching…

Both the leper (unclean) and the lame (unforgiven) can magnify the glory of God when we submit assent and volition.

Our faith is a miracle faith. virgin birth resurrection defeat of Satan Miracles produce boldness. This is no mere religion Born miraculously, died mercifully, raised again supernaturally (what other “god” claims that?) There is nothing to fear. The Light (as opposed to the darkness of v. 12) The One…

Mark 16:15-18 Intro : The very day Jesus Christ rose from the dead in eternal victory, He began the process of preparing His disciples for His departure. Jesus knew that He would be ascending back into Heaven, and He did, 40 days after He rose from the dead. Jesus knew that when He left, His followers…

7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: 10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. 11 But one and the same Spirit works all these…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 13, Session 1 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Oct 2022. Summary and Goal During the time when the nation of Israel was divided politically into two nations,…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 13, Session 1 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Oct 2022. Summary and Goal During the time when the nation of Israel was divided politically into two nations,…

I. If I Do II. If I Don’t III. What to Do

A child is born! who is that child ? His venue or birth was prophesied in the OT. A new Eternal Ruler (king - Messiah) will be born : For a child has been born for us; a son has been given to us. And the dominion will be on his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting…

In Acts 10 , Peter discovered God’s intent to bring Gentiles, that is non-Jews into the same covenant relationship with Him as all the Jewish believers had. This was signified by the coming of the Holy Spirit on all in Cornelius’ household. Peter returns to Jerusalem only to find out there were those…