Miracles and Faith: A Father’s Desperate Plea On a special Father’s Day service, we delved into the theme of miracles, exploring how faith, even as small as a mustard seed, can move mountains. This sermon was grounded in the story from Mark 9:14-29, where a desperate father seeks Jesus’ help to heal his son possessed by an impure spirit. The Scene of Chaos The narrative unfolds immediately after the Transfiguration, a moment when Jesus’ divine nature was revealed to Peter,…
Miracles from Faith: A Journey Through Acts 8 In this sermon, we delve into the profound relationship between faith and miracles, exploring how genuine belief often precedes divine intervention. This theme is beautifully illustrated through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. The Nature of Miracles Frederick Buechner’s perspective on miracles provides a starting point for understanding their role in faith. He suggests that while miracles can have rational explanations, they are primarily events that bolster…
Miracles Week 1: Embracing the Thin Places In our new sermon series, “Miracles,” we delve into the miraculous works of God as depicted in the Bible, starting with the well-known story of Exodus 3:1-6—the burning bush. This narrative not only sets the tone for understanding miracles but also challenges us to recognize the “thin places” in our lives where heaven and earth converge. The Importance of Belief in Miracles In today’s world, belief in miracles is often questioned, even within…
