Miracles (Part 7)

Mark 10:46-52

Sunday, July 13, 2025

A blind man approaches Jesus, and Jesus asks him a very straightforward question: "What do you want me to do for you?" It's an easy question for the blind man to answer; is it an easy question for us to answer?

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 6)

Matthew 9:18-38

Sunday, July 6, 2025

Beverly Dempsey preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 5)

Mark 3:1-6

Sunday, June 29, 2025

When Jesus performs a miracle in the gospels, it is usually about much more than just the miracle itself. So when a man with a withered hand comes to Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, it very quickly turns into a question about what makes for faithful religious observance. As simple as the answer may seem as we look at this story, it is surprisingly difficult for us to set aside our rules when they stand in the way of doing good.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 4)

Mark 4:35-41

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Craig Davies preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 3)

Matthew 8:5-13

Sunday, June 8, 2025

A centurion—a leader of the hated Roman military—comes to Jesus to seek healing for his servant. Not only does Jesus heal the servant, but he also praises the centurion's faith, saying it's greater than any he has seen even in Israel. As is so often the case, a miracle becomes an opportunity for Jesus to demonstrate the nature and purpose of his ministry.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 2)

Mark 7:24-30

Sunday, June 1, 2025

A woman who turns to Jesus seeking healing for her ailing daughter is rebuffed by the miracle worker himself, simply because she is a Gentile. The story sets up a striking contrast between the apparent callousness of Jesus and the remarkable persistence of the unnamed woman. Somewhere in the midst of all that tension we find a miracle.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Miracles (Part 1) - Jesus turns water to wine

Isaiah 25:6-9 & John 2:1-11

Sunday, May 25, 2025

The very first miracle that Jesus performs is to turn water to wine at a wedding. It doesn't draw attention to the power of God present in Jesus. It doesn't lead people to believe that he is the Messiah. Most people don't even know a miracle has been performed. Nevertheless, it tells us so much about the nature of God and the upcoming ministry of the Christ.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Current Series: Miracles

Some of the most memorable moments of Jesus's life and ministry are his miraculous deeds—actions that awed crowds and set people to talking far beyond the Galilean countryside. Sometimes we treat these events as mere spectacle: raw demonstrations of God's power and proof of the Christ's divine origins. But there is so much more to these stories. They convey nothing short of the very heart and will of God, and through them we glimpse the greatest miracle of all: God's care and concern for this world and everyone in it.

Luke 24:13-35

Sunday, May 11, 2025

When Jesus appears to two of his followers after the resurrection, they don't recognize him. They can't see him for who he is because they still see the world through a pre-Easter lens. But as soon as they grasp how the world has changed on Easter, they recognize Jesus and their vision is transformed.

Bryant Anderson preaching.

Referenced in this sermon:

• Poem "Keep Walking" by Rumi