Jesus meets people where they are — a despised tax collector, a desperate woman who had suffered for 12 years, and a synagogue leader whose daughter had just died. Through these powerful encounters in Matthew 9, we see three levels of relationship with Christ: casually passing by, pausing to study and learn, and fully grabbing hold of Jesus for life-changing healing and salvation.
In this inspiring sermon, Rev. McDougald shares:
- The calling of Matthew and what it really meant to leave everything behind
- The faith of the woman with the issue of blood who reached out to touch Jesus' cloak
- Jairus' bold request and Jesus raising his daughter from death
- Heartwarming personal stories from childhood vacations, building a "temple" at VBS, a memorable storm at the Outer Banks, a trip to Ghana, and the simple but profound faith of Miss Ma
- The life-transforming Aldersgate experience of John Wesley — "I felt my heart strangely warmed"
Key Scriptures:
- Matthew 9:9-13 & 18-26
- Romans 4:13-17
Don’t just pass by Jesus. Don’t settle for surface-level religion. Grab hold of the One who saves, heals, forgives, and raises the dead to life. Where are you in your journey with Christ today?
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May the Lord bless you as you listen and respond to His call!
