Articles Tagged 'Leprosy'

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Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45

Phil Ware leads us deep into the heart of Jesus for ministry as he looks at Jesus' actions and emotions in Mark 1:35-45, today focusing on how Jesus looked at the situation and into the heart of man with leprosy.

Take a look at what Jesus did and feel the call to look and see people as Jesus did!

Izuba Talibbili

by Roy & Kathi Merritt · Mark 1:40-45 · Compassion

Roy and Kathi Merritt share a beautiful story of love and conversion from Zambia and a servant of God named Botiyasi.

Botiyasi just stood there a moment, speechless. He choked, then cleared his throat. Kneeling beside his friend, he spoke the request the old man coveted.

More Mess than Ministry?

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:32-45 · Obedience

Phil Ware reminds us that authentic ministry involves listening for the will of God in time in God's presence, genuine compassionate and personal care for those who are broken, and obedience to Jesus as our Lord.

When we choose our way, when we think we must be true to what we feel rather than what Jesus said, we find ourselves opposing the work of Christ.

Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Compassion · Discipleship · Called

Phil Ware begins an 8-part series on discipleship and following Jesus in caring for the hurt people of the world.

Take a look at what Jesus did and feel the call to do it, too!

Life Among the Outcasts

by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40-42 · Compassion

Rubel Shelly talks about a book he read recently, "Sanctuary of Outcasts", and challenges us to make the church such a place.

Where does your church meet?

Making a Connection

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Communication

Phil Ware looks at Jesus' interaction with the man with leprosy in Mark 1 and how it is a blueprint for how we need to be in our communication with others.

What can we learn from Jesus on how to connect when communicating?

Just One: One Note

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35-45 · Achievement

Phil Ware introduces many of us to the principle of doing for one what you wish you could do for everyone and how it helps us know whom to help with so many needs around us!

How can help when I overwhelmed with the need?

The Other Nine

by Patrick D. Odum · Luke 17:12-19 · Thanksgiving

Patrick Odum talks about the the 10 lepers who were healed and only one came back to thank Jesus and puts the other nine into modern context and describes what they did instead of thanking Jesus.

Wonder what all those other guys did?

The Disease

by Tim Archer · Matthew 8:17 · Touch

Jesus came to touch and to heal, to take away The Disease.

How would you feel if you had The Disease?

The Sudden Kingdom

by Cary Branscum · Luke 17:11-21 · Jesus · Grace · Thanksgiving

Jesus brings us gracious gifts, but if we receive the gift without thanking and praising Him, we miss out on the Sudden Kingdom.

Have you ventured beyond the grace you've received?

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