Faith begins when the will of God known. Jesus is a healer and He hasn't changed. Our challenge is to allow His word and HIs Spirit to convince our hearts of that. Then the prayer of faith will save the sick.
Category: Divine Healing
Why Do We Anoint with Oil?
Anointing the sick with oil has been practiced for millennia. Have you ever wondered why? I did. Turns out it's a very important part of our healing tool kit.
Healing the Weary
Sometimes life is just plain tiring. When sickness is piled on top of that, it's hard to fight the good fight of faith. We all need help occasionally.
Praying Over the Sick
In our modern western church, the practice of praying over the sick in a persistent, corporate manner seems almost lost. When James said "pray over" the sick, I think he had much more in mind that what we see in most church services. God wants us healed. Let's follow His instructions.
Who You Gonna Call?
God wants to heal His people. The only passage on healing addressed specifically to Christians is in the Epistle of James. Let's take a look at the instructions.
Don’t Settle for Less
In the past, local churches were the hub of life. Relationships, activities, and community service all flowed through the local assembly. Sunday morning was a time for worship, Bible teaching, and fellowship with others who shared the same values and lifestyle. Things have changed.
Reclaim the Sabbath
Itf you're struggling with the weight of life, or frustrated by unanswered prayers, or feeling discouraged and alone, or struggling for physical healing, maybe it's a good time to swallow that spiritual pride and go to church. Lives change in His Presence.
A failed apostle, four different viewpoints, and a one-eared servant
God knows us each by name. Everyone you meet today, including you, has a role to play. We're all important and necessary, but we can't do it alone. If He can use a failed apostle, four different viewpoints, and a one-eared servant to impact the world, He can use you!
Sunday Supernaturally: A Lystra Kind of Day
A story in the Bible is not just "a bible story." God put it there for a reason. What can I learn? Does my relationship with God look like the one in this story? It's meant to be inspirational and aspirational, and transformational. Let's go to Lystra.
Update from Pastor Virgil 09/03/24
Moving Christians from the pew to the harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38 September 3, 2024 It’s a house of prayer! Recently, I attended the weekly prayer meeting at our local church. Attendance was sparse as the school year kick-off had many folks occupied. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit showed up as usual. After an hour or so, the … Continue reading Update from Pastor Virgil 09/03/24
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