Faith Over Fear // Join the Work
Jesus Invites Us to Follow Him “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. ‘Follow Me,’ He told him, and Matthew got up and followed Him.” Matthew 9:9 Jesus Brings New Life “Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the…
Read MoreFaith Over Fear // Jesus Heals
Jesus has authority over evil. The demons begged Jesus, “If you drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.” Matthew 8:31 Jesus has authority over sin. But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins. Matthew 9:6a Jesus calls us to respond in faith.…
Read MoreFaith Over Fear // The Cost to Follow
1. There is a cost to following Jesus. Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” Matthew 8:20 2. Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat. “When Jesus saw the crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the…
Read MoreFaith Over Fear // Faith Matters
Jesus reaches out. “Jesus reached out His hand and touched the man.” Matthew 8:3 Jesus recognizes great faith. The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have You come under my roof. But just say the word and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 Jesus allows us to respond. “He touched her hand…
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