In this message, we look at the incredible power of Jesus to bring about healing and forgivness in our lives. We examine the faith journey of a frail woman with an incurable disease who receives a miracle from Jesus. What were the keys to unlocking Jesus' power in her life? Listen to the message to discover more about Jesus - The Power of God.
Jesus – The Power of God
Discover Jesus This Christmas – Part 1
Life Church St. Louis – December 4, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 2:10-11 (NIV) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Hebrews 1:2-3 (NLT) … through the Son he [God] created the universe. The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God, and he [the Son] sustains everything by the mighty power of his command.
1. Look to __________ to change your life
Mark 5:24 (NIV) A large crowd followed and pressed around him [Jesus].
A.Look to Jesus when you are ___________
Mark 5:25 (NIV) And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years.
B. Look to Jesus when you have lost ___________
Mark 5:26 (NIV) She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse.
2. Get ________ to Jesus
Mark 5:27 (NIV) When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak,
A. Press through _______________
Hebrews 12:1b (NIV) Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles.
B. Press through _______________
Mark 5:30-31 (NIV) [Jesus] turned around in the crowd and asked, "Who touched my clothes?" "You see the people crowding against you," his disciples answered, "and yet you can ask, 'Who touched me?'"
3. ___________ Jesus’ power will change your life
Mark 5:28 (NIV) She thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.”
A. Believe Jesus will give you ______________
Mark 5:29 (NIV) Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering.
B. Believe Jesus will give you ___________
Mark 5:34 (NIV) “He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”