Hebrews 11:1 NIV

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Luke 5:18-19 NIV

Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. (19) When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

1. An Undoubting Heart

Mark 9:23 NIV

‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.”

2. Bold action

Luke 5:18-19 NIV

Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. (19) When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

3. The action of your faith is the key to the miracle!

Luke 5:20,24b,25 NIV

When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” (24)...So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” (25) Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God.

Matthew 17:20 NIV

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

Joel 3:14 NIV

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

Mark 7:24-30 NIV

Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. (25) In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. (26) The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. (27) “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” (28) “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

(29) Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.” (30) She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

The moment of decision: 2 things she didn’t do.

1.She didn’t get rejected.

2.She didn't get mad.

Acts 4:12 NIV

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

The moment of decision What 3 things did she do?

1.Appealed to Jesus' goodness

2.Learn to fight for what is good

1 Timothy 6:12 NIV

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

3.Receive for herself … and for others in her life.

Joel 3:14 NIV

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the Lord is near in the valley of decision.

Mark 7:24-30 NIV

Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. (25) In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. (26) The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. (27) “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” (28) “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”

(29) Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.” (30) She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone.

The moment of decision: 2 things she didn’t do.

1.She didn’t get rejected.

2.She didn't get mad.

Acts 4:12 NIV

Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

The moment of decision What 3 things did she do?

1.Appealed to Jesus' goodness

2.Learn to fight for what is good

1 Timothy 6:12 NIV

Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

3.Receive for herself … and for others in her life.

Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

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Mark 14:3-9 TPT

Now Jesus was in Bethany, in the home of Simon, a man Jesus had healed of leprosy.

Not everyone is going to be happy though...

[4] But some were highly indignant when they saw this, and they complained to one another, saying, "What a total waste! [5] It could have been sold for a great sum, and the money could have benefited the poor." So they scolded her harshly.

Jesus right now - is standing up for you!!

[6] Jesus said to them, "Leave her alone! Why are you so critical of this woman? She has honored me with this beautiful act of kindness. [7] For you will always have the poor, whom you can help whenever you want, but you will not always have me. [8] When she poured the fragrant oil over me, she was preparing my body in advance of my burial. She has done all that she could to honor me. [9] I promise you that as this wonderful gospel spreads all over the world, the story of her lavish devotion to me will be mentioned in memory of her."

But from Jesus - everything flows.

Matthew 6:33 TPT

"So above all, constantly chase after the realm of God's kingdom and the righteousness that proceeds from him. Then all these less important things will be given to you abundantly.

Luke 7:1-10 NLT

'When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. (2) At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. (3) When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave. (4)So they earnestly begged Jesus to help the man. “If anyone deserves your help, he does,” they said, “for he loves the Jewish people and even built a synagogue for us.” (6) So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. (7) I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed. I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.” (9) When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to the crowd that was following him, he said, “I tell you, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!” (10) And when the officer’s friends returned to his house, they found the slave completely healed.'

1.Healing is not earned but a gift

Psalms 145:8 TPT

You’re kind and tenderhearted to those who don’t deserve it and very patient with people who fail you. Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness.

2.Jesus has the authority to heal

Hebrews 1:3 TPT

The Son is the dazzling radiance of God’s splendor, the exact expression of God’s true nature—his mirror image! He holds the universe together and expands it by the mighty power of his spoken word. He accomplished for us the complete cleansing of sins, and then took his seat on the highest throne at the right hand of the majestic One.

Matthew 28:18 NLT

Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth.

3.Jesus can heal you wherever you are

Matthew 20:24-28 NLT

When the ten other disciples heard what James and John had asked, they were indignant. (25) But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. (26) But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, (27) and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. (28) For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

1.Jesus came to serve

Matthew 20:28 NLT

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Philippians 2:5-9 NLT

You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. (6) Though he was God,he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. (7) Instead, he gave up his divine privileges;he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, (8) he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. (9) Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,

2.We are called to serve

Matthew 20:25-27 NLT

But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, (27) and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave.

1Peter 5:6 NLT

So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor.

What can we do now?

1.Pray for opportunities to serve

2.Find opportunities to serve

3.Serve joyfully

Psalms 100:2 NIV

Worship the Lord with gladness;come before him with joyful songs.