Articles Tagged 'Leprosy'

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Finding Jesus' Heart for Ministry: Look

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:35

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

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.

Izuba Talibbili

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

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.

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

More Mess than Ministry?

by Phil Ware · Acts 5:39 · Obedience

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.

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.

Look

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

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

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

Life Among the Outcasts

by Rubel Shelly · Mark 1:40 · Compassion

Where does your church meet?

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

Making a Connection

by Phil Ware · John 20:19 · Communication

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

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.

Just One: One Note

by Phil Ware · Mark 1:32 · Achievement

How can help when I overwhelmed with the need?

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!

The Other Nine

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

Wonder what all those other guys did?

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.

The Disease

by Tim Archer · Mark 1:41 · Touch

How would you feel if you had The Disease?

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

The Sudden Kingdom

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

Have you ventured beyond the grace you've received?

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

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