Luke 17:11-19
Introduction
: Thanksgiving week now moves into the Christmas month.
What do we hope for this season?
What kinds of things might we be expecting?
Who can we say about these lepers?
a. Because of their medical condition
b. Because of their ethnicity
2. Kept their Distance
Application
: can you imagine having heard of something or someone who might be you answer but not having access?
3. Deal with healing (miracle) differently.
a. Only one returns?
Application
: might that indicate about the one?
b. Jesus inquiries about others?
Application
: What might Jesus’ question seem to infere?
Question
? What is the purpose of the miraculous and acts of grace God does for us?
Question
? Who was really healed?
Of Leprosy…..all ten!
Of more necessary…possibly just one!
Genuine Faith
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The Tongue
James 3 Introduction: Oh, the tongue! The tongue is a bodily organ humans use to form words. Thus, James applies the tongue as a metaphor for speech. He informs Bible readers that “no one can tame the tongue” (James 3:8, NLT). This statement is part of James’ teaching on the challenging problem of controlling our…
All God’s Favorites
James 2:1-14 Introduction: Today, James takes us to a touchy subject. Let’s visit the topic of favouritism and prejudice. Question: So, is there any difference between favouritism and prejudice? Favouritism is partiality or bias. To show favouritism is to give unfair . preference to one person over others with equal claims. It is similar to…
The Double-Minded
James 1:5-8 Introduction: I’d like to speak to you today aboutFaith, Expectations & Stability. Read text: James 5:1-8 Wisdom in the Proverbs: Proverbs 1:7 ‘The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. (NKJ) NKJ Proverbs 2:6 ‘For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and…
Faith Without Works
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. Many verses say that true saving faith will…
Pearls for Wise Living – Week 1
James 2 Practicing the Practical Introduction: James says, “For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also” (James 2:26). Faith without works is a dead faith because the lack of works reveals an unchanged life or a spiritually dead heart. There are many verses that say that true…
The Pool of Blessing
John 5 Let’s look at ‘The Pool of Blessing.’ Introduction:Question: If there was one thing that you’d like to see God do for you in 2026, what would that be? The Pool of Bethesda was the focus of a local legend about healing. The Pool of Bethesda was “in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate”…
Finishing Strong
Introduction: Introduction — The Difference Between Starting and Finishing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing strong is one of Scripture’s recurring themes — not just starting well, but ending with faith, endurance, and obedience. The Bible consistently frames the Christian life as a race, a fight, or a journey that requires perseverance. Question: What are some of…
It Shall Come to Pass
Introduction: Christmas is here! Wow! Isiah 9:6-7 Application: Depending…there are between 300 and 400 OT prophesies about a coming Messiah. Examples of Prophesied Events & Locations Origin: Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15), Virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), Descendant of Abraham (Genesis 12:3), From the line of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Life & Ministry: Born in Bethlehem…
