Christ the Healer

8. CHRIST THE HEALER ()

Jesus had a compassionate heart! Whenever He saw a person in need, He stopped and helped them

I. THE SAVIOUR—

A. The worshipping Saviour—“Entered into a synagogue”

(Jesus took time to worship, so must you!—)

B. The watched Saviour—“Watched whether he would heal on the Sabbath”

(People always sought to find fault with Jesus)

C. The wise Saviour—v.

(Jesus always had an answer for His enemies and critics)

II. THE STRETCHING—

A. The command—“Stretch forth”

(When Christ gives a command—obey)

B. The faith—“He stretched it out”

(To receive from God, you must have faith)

C. The healing—“His hand was restored”

(Obedience unto the Lord always brings results)

III. THE SCHEME—

A. The plan—“Took counsel to destroy him”

(Satan tries every plan to destroy Christ and His followers)

B. The escape—“Jesus withdrew himself”

(If Jesus was killed before the cross, there would be no salvation)

C. The excitement—“Great multitudes came to hear him”

(Christ’s presence always brings excitement)

IV. THE SPREADING—

A. The speaking—v.

(Today God speaks through His Word, and Holy Spirit)

B. The healing—v.

(The man came to Jesus because He had a compassionate heart)

C. The power—v.

(The unclean spirit is cast out—all changed by His touch)

D. The charge—v.

(Jesus had no pride—not anxious to receive credit for this)

He is able to meet your need! Be it small or great, He will help you

Croft M. Pentz, 52 Simple Sermon Outlines, Sermon Outline Series (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1968), 18–19.