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Jesus holds the power to fix our lives. He rules, even over sickness and death. But we need to engage in an "instigating action," a demonstration of our faith that Jesus does, indeed, rule in our lives. We see a model of that in both Jairus and the anonymous woman who touches Jesus's cloak on the way. What else can we learn from these two?

Harsh words from Jesus?

Mark 5:21-43 There are many inconveniences in life. Some more frustrating than others. Looking at Mark 5 we see some of life's inconveniences, but we also see Jesus conveniently working through those inconveniences to produce stronger character, stronger faith, stronger Christians.

32 And they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. And they were amazed, and those who followed were afraid. And taking the twelve again, he began to tell them what was to happen to him, 33 saying, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered…

1 Samuel 1:9-20 “Hannah got up after they ate and drank at Shiloh. Eli the priest was sitting on a chair by the doorpost of the Lord’s tabernacle. [10] Deeply hurt, Hannah prayed to the Lord and wept with many tears. [11] Making a vow, she pleaded, ‘Lord of Hosts, if You will take notice of Your servant’s…

John 4:46-53 He came therefore again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain royal official, whose son was sick at Capernaum. [47] When he heard that Jesus had come out of Judea into Galilee, he went to Him, and was requesting Him to come down and heal his son; for…

Psalm 18:1-6 (NIV) 1 I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. 4 The cords…

Divine Designs of Delay & Desperation Text: Luke 8.40-56 Introduction: About twelve years prior to this day, in Galilee, a little girl is born to a joyful mother and a proud father. They are moving up the ranks in Jewish society, which will eventually culminate in him becoming “Ruler of the Synagogue.”…

Psalm 107 Introduction Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so Proposition God has summoned us Here to Give Him Thanks. We can join in the saints of old as we Thank God for All He has Done. Proposition #2 When we continually thank God for what he as done, we will gain confidence that He is able to do again…

Reading: Luke 19:1-10 He wanted to see who Jesus was Luke 19:3a Intro. What do you do when you’re meeting all your goals and you still feel empty? Two choices: 1) Live with Lower standards. 2) Learn to live a Different way. I. We are all born with Needs A. Some needs we Never Outgrow: 1. Food, water…

Reading Psalm 61 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 (NIV) I. We call from a Distance A. We feel Lost and confused 1. We sometimes find ourselves at the ends of the earth — at least our earth. a. From the edges…