LifePointe Christian Church
Speaker: Derek Gute, Adult Ministries Pastor
Conscious & Subconscious
Spoken & Unspoken
Realistic & Unrealistic
Mark 2:1-4 NIV
“Maybe Jesus could heal our friend?”
The actions of the four men carrying the paralytic showed their tenacious faith.
Mark 2:5 NIV
Mark 2:6-7 NIV
Two Possibilities:
1. Jesus is speaking the truth and He is God
2. Jesus is a liar and blasphemer
Blaspheme:
“To speak against someone; to harm one’s reputation.”
Mark 2:8-9 NIV
It’s easier to say, “Your sins are forgiven” because that is difficult to refute.
3 Truths to Learn
Deuteronomy 18:21-22 NIV
Mark 2:10-11 NIV
3 Truths to Learn:
1. Jesus has the authority to heal, physically and spiritually
1 John 1:9 NIV
Have you experienced the healing that only Jesus can provide?
“We should also remember that physical well-being is not the essence of the Christian faith.”
Romans 8:28 NIV
2 Peter 3:9 NIV
3 Truths to Learn:
1. Jesus has the authority to heal, physically and spiritually
2. Jesus is able to do more than we expect, ask, or imagine
3 Truths to Learn:
1. Jesus has the authority to heal, physically and spiritually
2. Jesus is able to do more than we expect, ask, or imagine
3. Our faith should lead to action
Ephesians 3:20 NIV
Where do you need to demonstrate your faith in Jesus through action?
Is there someone in your life who needs to be brought to God so they can be healed?
Where do you need to demonstrate your faith in Jesus through action?