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Sermon on
Matthew 9:25
The Power of Faith

But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose.

 

1. The Context of Matthew 9:25

1.1 The story of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood: The narrative in Matthew 9:18-26

1.2 Jesus' response to the mourners: Jesus' reaction to the mourners is significant. He tells them to leave, saying the girl is not dead but sleeping. This statement reveals Jesus' authority over life and death, and his ability to see beyond physical reality. Matthew 9:24

2. The Significance of Jesus' Actions in Matthew 9:25

2.1 Jesus' dismissal of the crowd: Jesus sends the crowd away before raising the girl. This action demonstrates the importance of faith and the absence of doubt in witnessing miracles. It also shows that Jesus' miracles were not for show, but were acts of compassion and power. Mark 5:40

2.2 The raising of Jairus' daughter: Jesus raises the girl from the dead, revealing his divine authority over life and death. This miracle demonstrates the power of faith and the reality of Jesus' messianic mission. Luke 8:54-55

3. The Implications of Matthew 9:25 for Believers Today

3.1 The power of faith: Our faith in Jesus has the power to bring about miracles in our lives. Just as Jairus' faith led to his daughter's resurrection, our faith can lead to healing, restoration, and transformation in our lives. Mark 11:22-24

3.2 Jesus' authority over life and death: Jesus' authority over life and death gives us hope in the face of mortality. As believers, we can have confidence in eternal life because of Jesus' resurrection power. John 11:25-26

3.3 The importance of removing doubt: Removing doubt and unbelief is crucial in our walk of faith. Just as Jesus removed the doubting crowd before performing the miracle, we must remove doubt from our hearts to fully experience God's power. James 1:6-8

4. Applying Matthew 9:25 in Our Lives

4.1 Cultivating a strong faith: We must strive to strengthen our faith in Jesus, trusting in his power and authority in all circumstances. This faith can bring about miracles in our lives. Romans 10:17

4.2 Embracing Jesus' authority: We must embrace Jesus' authority over life and death, finding hope and comfort in his resurrection power. This belief gives us the assurance of eternal life. 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

4.3 Eliminating doubt: We must work to eliminate doubt from our hearts, trusting fully in God's promises and power. This trust allows us to experience God's miracles in our lives. Mark 11:23

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