Sermons and Biblical Studies

Topics: Confession; Healing; Help; Homelessness; Honesty; Needs; Thirst References: John 4:1–15; 7:38; Revelation 21:6 Mike, who works with homeless people, tells me that those who have hit bottom don’t waste time building up an image or trying to conform. And they pray without pretense, a refreshing contrast to what is found in some churches. I … Continue reading “WATER
OF HEALING”

Topics: Faith; Healing; Miracles; Receiving Christ; Supernatural Occurrences References: Luke 4:38–39; John 14:12–14; James 5:13–16 Our friend Debbie was dying of leukemia at a cancer center in Seattle. She had slipped into a coma. Her two adult children had flown in to say their good-byes. Now her husband invited me to come and pray. I … Continue reading “LEUKEMIA
CURE”

Topics: Faith; Healing; Illness; Miracles; Overcoming; Trust References: Luke 4:38–39; 10:19; 13:10–13; Ephesians 1:18–23 When Heather, thirteen, complained of discomfort on her right side, I wasn’t too concerned. But when, several days later, she was writhing and crying in pain, I knew something was terribly wrong. The doctor confirmed what I had suspected: appendicitis. “That … Continue reading “APPENDIX
ATTACKED”

Topics: Atonement; Blood of Christ; Christlikeness; Cross; Giving; Healing; Help from God; Imitation of Christ; Ministry; Receiving Christ; Redemption; Righteousness; Sacrifice; Salvation; Savior References: John 6:53; Ephesians 2:13; Hebrews 9:14; 13:12; 1 Peter 1:18–19; 1 John 1:7 Dr. Samuel Weinstein, chief of pediatric cardio-thoracic surgery for Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Medical Center in New York … Continue reading “SURGEON’S
BLOOD SAVES PATIENT”

Topics: Birth; Healing; Miracles; Prayer; Supernatural Occurrences Reference: Isaiah 9:6–7 I was nearly sixteen weeks into pregnancy when my water broke. The doctor prescribed bed rest and instructed me to go to the emergency room when the miscarriage began. I stayed in bed for two weeks, praying for a miracle, but it was clear the … Continue reading “SAVING
THE BABY”

Topics: Healing; Help from God; Miracles; Power; Supernatural Occurrences References: Psalm 103:3; Matthew 8:17; John 11:38–44; James 5:13–16 Innocentia, a highly regarded, devout woman Augustine knew in Carthage, discovered that she had breast cancer. A physician told her the disease was incurable. She could opt for amputation and possibly prolong her life a little, or … Continue reading “BREAST
CANCER HEALING”

Topics: Cross; Disease; Healing; Sickness; Suffering References: 2 Kings 5:1–14; Isaiah 53:5; 1 Peter 2:24 In the lower Congo region of Africa, tribal artisans often craft nkisi nkongi, or “power objects.” These wooden fetishes, usually in the shape of a human being, are thought to possess supernatural healing powers. When there is any kind of … Continue reading “HEALING
FETISH”

Topics: Anger; Attitudes; Death; Healing; Illness; Miracles; Peace; Prayer; References: James 1:20; 5:13–16 When Tony Campolo was in a church in Oregon, he prayed for a man who had cancer. In the middle of the week, he received a telephone call from the man’s wife. She said, “You prayed for my husband. He had cancer.” … Continue reading “HEALING
FROM ANGER”

Topics: Experiencing God; Healing; Miracles; Supernatural Occurrences References: Matthew 8:17; James 5:13–16 In April 2000, my son Nathan was in a near-fatal car accident while trying to avoid a deer. When he arrived at the hospital, he had a broken leg, spinal cord damage, numerous lacerations, and a collapsed lung. To stabilize him, doctors put … Continue reading “NATHAN’S
MIRACULOUS HEALING”

Topics: Affirmation; Children; Encouragement; Expectations; Parenting; Potential Reference: Ephesians 6:4 He was always in trouble, so when the parents of the junior high boy received another call to meet with his teacher and the principal, they knew what was coming. The teacher said, “Thanks for coming. I wanted you to hear what I have to … Continue reading “FINDING
GOOD IN A TROUBLEMAKER”