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June 7, 2026 The Lord’s call to Matthew the tax collector is encouraging to every Christian. Matthew is an example of those who have no righteousness of their own. Jesus has a specific mission to save sinners who repent. He has authority to forgive sins and change lives. Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260607dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Matthew 9:12 I Need Jesus Do I need Jesus? There are three possible answers. The first one is, “No!” If I look at myself and think I’m pretty good, it would be easy to conclude, “I don't need Jesus.” I have myself—my good intentions, my good works, and my better-than-everyone-else attitude. Why would I need Jesus when I have myself? The second answer is not as self-centered. I may conclude, “I need Jesus, but only in emergencies.” I believe I am in perfect control of my life. I have everything in order and running smoothly. Still, I recognize that there are times when a situation is beyond my control. Then, I need Jesus. I need him to undo the mess I have made. I need him to help me get everything back into control. It is good to know Jesus is there when I really need him. The third answer is the most honest. Do I need Jesus? “Absolutely!” Through the diagnosis of God’s perfect Word, I recognize I am sick. My disobedience has robbed me of my strength. My selfishness has destroyed my well-being. My indifference to the Lord and his will has made me terminally ill. I need Jesus. In answer to my need, Jesus is there. He is there as a doctor to heal my sin-sick soul with his assurance of forgiveness. He is there to restore my strength with his never-failing power. He is there to renew my love with his own unselfish sacrifice. Jesus is there to make me whole. I need to be honest with myself. I need Jesus. I need him to be my comfort and strength. I need him to be my Savior from sin. I need him to be my Great Physician. Prayer: O dearest Jesus, I need your help daily. Come with your healing and help. Come with your rescue and relief. Come and never leave. Amen! Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260607dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Matthew 9:12 I Need Jesus Do I need Jesus? There are three possible answers. The first one is, “No!” If I look at myself and think I’m pretty good, it would be easy to conclude, “I don't need Jesus.” I have myself—my good intentions, my good works, and my better-than-everyone-else attitude. Why would I need Jesus when I have myself? The second answer is not as self-centered. I may conclude, “I need Jesus, but only in emergencies.” I believe I am in perfect control of my life. I have everything in order and running smoothly. Still, I recognize that there are times when a situation is beyond my control. Then, I need Jesus. I need him to undo the mess I have made. I need him to help me get everything back into control. It is good to know Jesus is there when I really need him. The third answer is the most honest. Do I need Jesus? “Absolutely!” Through the diagnosis of God’s perfect Word, I recognize I am sick. My disobedience has robbed me of my strength. My selfishness has destroyed my well-being. My indifference to the Lord and his will has made me terminally ill. I need Jesus. In answer to my need, Jesus is there. He is there as a doctor to heal my sin-sick soul with his assurance of forgiveness. He is there to restore my strength with his never-failing power. He is there to renew my love with his own unselfish sacrifice. Jesus is there to make me whole. I need to be honest with myself. I need Jesus. I need him to be my comfort and strength. I need him to be my Savior from sin. I need him to be my Great Physician. Prayer: O dearest Jesus, I need your help daily. Come with your healing and help. Come with your rescue and relief. Come and never leave. Amen! Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
In this powerful Lutheran sermon on Matthew 9:9–13, discover the comforting truth that Jesus Christ is the Great Physician for sinners. When Jesus called Matthew the tax collector and ate with tax collectors and sinners, He revealed the heart of the Gospel: salvation is not for those who think they are righteous, but for those who know they need God's mercy.This sermon explores repentance, forgiveness, justification by faith, and Christ's saving work for broken sinners. Drawing from Matthew 9:9–13, Hosea 5:15–6:6, and Romans 4:13–25, this biblical message proclaims the distinction between Law and Gospel, exposing self-righteousness while comforting consciences with the free forgiveness won by Jesus on the cross.If you are struggling with guilt, shame, sin, or questions about salvation, this Christian sermon points you to Christ alone. Learn how Jesus still calls sinners, forgives sins, and delivers His mercy through His Word and Sacraments.Support this ministry:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: Website address:https://buymeacoffee.com/whitegandalphSubscribe for more Lutheran sermons, Bible studies, Christian teaching, LCMS theology, and Gospel-centered content.Hashtags#Matthew9#LutheranSermon#LawAndGospel#JesusForgivesSinners#LCMS
Jesus takes some time to pray all night to His Father in heaven after facing deep scrutiny from critics and just before He selects the apostles. Jesus comes out of this night of prayer into powerful ministry by healing those who come to Him and preparing to preach the greatest sermon ever taught, changing the hearts and minds of men for the ages. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide. If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen. Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site. Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Are you feeling spiritually sluggish, "weighed down," or desensitized to the things of God? In Week 6 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart, we diagnose a pathogen that our modern world often laughs off, but one that the Great Physician takes very seriously: Gluttony.Using the Greek concept of Hygies—meaning to be sound, healthy, and whole—Pastor Charlie Grimes explores how gluttony is far more than just a physical struggle with food. It is a spiritual "nutrient deficiency" where we use physical consumption—whether food, media, or shopping—to temporarily numb a hunger that only an eternal God can satisfy.In this message, you will discover:The False Satiety Trap: How nature shows us that it's possible to be "full" on the outside while literally starving on the inside.Eternity in the Heart: Why physical "shortcuts" can never fill a soul designed for infinite satisfaction (Ecclesiastes 3:11).The "Drowsiness" Diagnostic: Identifying the spiritual "brain fog" and "drowsiness" caused by over-consumption (Proverbs 23:21).The Information Diet: Practical ways to apply Philippians 4:8 to your daily digital and mental intake.The Cure:To fight this pathogen, we introduce Vitamin S (Self-Control)—the essential micronutrient that regulates our intake and keeps us from being mastered by our impulses. We conclude with the Sacrament of Communion, where we stop reaching for counterfeits and feast on the only true "Bread of Life" who satisfies the soul (John 6:35).Big Idea: Gluttony is a spiritual malnutrition that uses physical consumption to mask our true hunger for the Great Physician.Key Scriptures: Philippians 3:18–21; Proverbs 23:19–21; Ecclesiastes 3:11; John 6:35.#Faith #Sermon #CharlieGrimes #SpiritualHealth #HeartHygiene #Gluttony #SelfControl #Communion #ChristianLiving
As parents, we are called to be diligent about monitoring the attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and health of our children and teens. One recent study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association reports on one type of behavior that we to be aware of, and which requires our intervention. The behavior is self-injury. Non-suicidal self-injury is the act of harming your own body on purpose, such as cutting or burning yourself as a way to cope with stress, sadness, emotional pain, and anger. The study reports that self-injury has been on the rise among children and adolescents, at about a three-point-five percent rate since two thousand. It is more prevalent among our girls, and self-injury has been reported in ten percent of our youth. Parents, if you discover that your child is engaged in self-injury, seek the help of a qualified and experienced Christian counselor. We want our kids to learn to run to Jesus Christ, the Great Physician, when life becomes overwhelming.
You know, the Lord Jesus Christ was the Great Physician. Multitudes of people came to Him with various ailments and were instantly healed. We have one such story in the Bible of a woman who had spent all of her money on medical remedies but continued to grow worse. Her time was running out. Would she admit that she needed help? Her life depended on it. In this week's message, we look at this woman's story in more detail applying the glorious gospel message to her experience with Christ that day.
Daily Dose of Hope May 18, 2026 Name of God: Jehovah Rapha – The Lord Who Heals, Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Psalm 103:2-3, 147:3, Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 53:5, Matthew 8:16-17 Prayer: Jehovah Rapha, You are my Healer. I bring before You my pain, my fears, and my brokenness. Touch every part of me that needs restoration—my body, my mind, and my spirit. Fill me with Your peace, strength, and hope. I trust in Your promise to heal and restore me, today and always. Amen Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope! Happy Monday! The Daily Dose is the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan. We have been walking through the Old Testament names of God. I don't know about you, but I have been finding this really fascinating. We learn so much from the divine names, as they each illustrate some aspect of God's character. The name we are discussing today is Jehovah Rapha. Jehovah, which we discussed last week, can be translated in English as Lord. Rapha means to heal, to make complete or to make whole. The two combined together means, the God who heals. God is the Great Physician, and He can heal emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. He may not bring healing in the way that is expected but will always bring healing in the way that is needed. The Hebrew word rapha shows up 67 times throughout the Old Testament. We see this in our first Scripture for today. Exodus 15:26 says, If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in His eyes, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am [Jehovah Rapha], the Lord who heals you. The Israelites were thirsty and were grumbling to Moses. The water was bitter. So, God told Moses to throw a specific piece of wood in the water to make it fit to drink. And he did. God revealed to His people that He is the One who will protect them and heal them if they would their trust in Him and obey. As you follow the idea of rapha throughout the Old Testament, you see three distinct areas God healed: Physical (see Genesis 20:17; 2 Kings 20:8; Psalm 103:2-5; Jeremiah 30:17) Emotional (see Psalm 147:3) Spiritual (see Psalm 41:4; Jeremiah 3:22) If you take a look at the rest of today's Scripture reading, see if you can identify what kind of healing God is doing. All of this healing, however, was leading up to the point where that same God, Jehovah Rapha, took on flesh and demonstrated His great love for His people. In Jesus, we find a God who loves to heal. Think about the words of the prophet Isaiah, in talking about the coming Messiah, he said this: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor; He has sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound … (Isaiah 61:1). And Jesus did just that, didn't he? He walked closely with the poor, he healed the sick and lame, he healed hearts, and he provided freedom. Jesus was Jehovah Rapha. What kind of healing do you need today? Spend some time and pray to the Lord who heals, Jehovah Rapha. Cry out to Him by name and ask for whatever you need. Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Discover how Jesus, the Great Physician, diagnoses and heals the sickness sabotaging your life. Transform from the inside out—watch now. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand God's Word in context and live it out with clarity and purpose. Whether you're exploring faith or growing in it, we pray they inspire and equip you to follow Jesus.
Title: Waking the Lazy Heart | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 4)Are you feeling spiritually exhausted, or have you simply become spiritually stagnant? In Week 4 of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart, we diagnose a pathogen that often mimics "burnout" or "self-care" but is actually a dangerous spiritual brain fog: Sloth (Acedia). Using the Greek root hygies—meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we explore how laziness numbs the soul to the urgency of God's calling. We often fill our lives with "busy deceptions" like digital scrolling to act as a sedative for our hearts, masking the pain of stagnation so we don't feel our need for the Great Physician. In this video, you will discover:The "Acedia" Distinction: Why spiritual laziness is about a "don't care" attitude toward God, not just a lack of physical productivity. The Stagnant Swamp vs. The Living River: How to identify if your heart has lost its mission and become a breeding ground for inaction. The "Pilot Light" Principle: Why we need God to "shock" our hearts back into urgency and keep our spiritual fervor boiling. A Living Case Study: A tribute to the diligence of mothers, who see the "lion in the road" and find the zeal to move forward anyway. Big Idea: Laziness numbs the soul to the urgency of God's calling. Key Scripture: Romans 12:11; Proverbs 26:13 Daily Protocol:To fight this pathogen, we introduce Vitamin D (Diligence)—the divine energy that wakes up the soul. Try a "Small Win" exercise today: pick one spiritual discipline and do it immediately to create momentum. Connect with Charlie Grimes today! charlesrgrimes.com#Faith #Sermon #CharlieGrimes #SpiritualHealth #TheHygieneOfMyHeart #Sloth #Romans1211
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Jesus has declared He is Lord of the Sabbath. Many are still watching Him to see if He will break the Sabbath. Jesus continues to demonstrate that love for a fellow man is not a violation of the Sabbath, especially when hatred fills their hearts for Him on the same day. Jesus heals a withered hand and teaches a tough lesson to His critics. They failed to learn the lesson in humility by intending to hurt Jesus. In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide. If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen. Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site. Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans chapter 3 forces us to confront one of the hardest truths in Scripture: no one is righteous on their own.Whether raised in faith like the Jews or far from God like the Gentiles, Paul makes it clear—everyone stands guilty before God because of sin. Religious background, good works, and moral effort cannot erase guilt or justify us before a holy God.This lesson explores:• The real advantage of being raised in God's truth• Why religious privilege is a blessing, not a burden• God's faithfulness even when people are unfaithful• Why grace is never a license to continue in sin• The truth that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory• Why salvation cannot come through “being good enough”Paul reminds us that there is no cosmic scale where good works outweigh bad deeds. One sin breaks the relationship with God, and no amount of personal effort can fully repair it.But the good news is this: God does not leave us in our darkness.Like the Great Physician, He diagnoses the real problem—sin—and provides the only cure through Jesus Christ. Through grace, mercy, and the sacrifice of Christ, God offers complete forgiveness and new life.We are not saved by religion. We are saved by grace.
"Envy causes the body of Christ to attack itself by viewing a brother's blessing as a personal offense."Welcome to week two of our series, The Hygiene of My Heart. This week, Charlie Grimes explores the deceptive pathogen of Envy—the "auto-immune disorder of the soul." Just as a physical illness can cause the body to turn on its own healthy tissue, envy causes us to see a "neighbor" as an "enemy" and a brother's success as our own failure.In this message, we examine:The Pathogen of Perspective: How looking "sideways" at others blinds us to God's goodness in our own lives.The Warning Signs: Recognizing the "downcast face" and the "silent resentment" that rots the bones.The Cain and Abel Case Study: Understanding how comparison can lead to a total systemic collapse of our relationships.The Hygiene Protocol: Practical "antibiotics" for the heart, including specific confession, the "Vitamin C" of contentment, and the exercise of celebration.Stop measuring your "field" against your brother's "altar." Join us as we ask the Great Physician to reset our spiritual immune systems and replace the bitterness of comparison with the soundness of contentment.Scripture References:Galatians 5:25–26Genesis 4:1–8Matthew 20:15Proverbs 14:30About This Series:The Hygiene of My Heart is an eight-week journey into what it takes to get our hearts clean and keep them clean. Derived from the Greek word Hygies, we are seeking to be "sound, healthy, and whole" in our spiritual walk.
Friend, how do you feel right now — in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit? Whether you are thriving today or barely holding on, this conversation is going to bring you hope and renew your spirit. We are so delighted to welcome back the beautiful and gifted Jennifer Tucker — bestselling author, artist, and devoted follower of Jesus. Jennifer is the author of the beloved Breathless Prayer, as well as Present in Prayer, and today we are celebrating her newest book, Prayer in Motion: An Invitation to Be Fully Present, Connect with God, and Pray with Your Whole Self. Jennifer is a wife, mother, grandmother, mental health advocate, and she joins us from Georgia with so much warmth and wisdom to share. In this conversation, Jennifer takes us on a journey through all three of her books and shares how each one grew out of a deeply personal season of her own life. From the breathing exercises that tethered her to Christ during her most anxious years, to the stillness of Scripture meditation, to the discovery that our bodies were made to move in connection with God — this is a conversation that will shift the way you think about prayer entirely. Jennifer opens up about her own struggle with anxiety and perfectionism, and how prayer had quietly become just another item on her to-do list — until God invited her into something freer and more alive. She shares the beautiful science behind movement, including how our muscles release proteins called "hope molecules" every time we move, and why even the gentlest motion can lift our mood and draw us closer to God's presence. Friend, you were not made to live in a state of overwhelm, disconnected from your body and running on empty. God is both your Great Physician and your Wonderful Counselor, and He is inviting you into a rhythm of rest, movement, and prayer that can truly change your life. In this episode we discuss: How Jennifer's three books work together as a complete trilogy for connecting with God through breath, stillness, and movement Why prayer can quietly become a checklist — and how to find your way back to genuine connection The science of "hope molecules" and what even gentle movement does for your mind and body Practical grounding techniques like the 5-4-3-2-1 method and finding "glimmers" in everyday moments Simple movement practices — stretching, walking, and more — that invite God into your whole day Why community and connection are essential to feeling safe and at peace in your body Connect with Us Free guide: "5 Keys to Walking In Your Worth." wonderfullymade.org Allie's Books Social Media Reset: A 30-Day Guided Journey to Unplug, Reconnect with God, and Reclaim Your JoyWonderfully Made: Discover the Identity, Love, and Worth You Were Created For Social Media @wonderfullymade_org @alliemariesmithTikTok Resources Life Coaching for Teen GirlsSocial Media Reset CourseWonderfully Made Young Women's Course
Title: The Landmine of Pride | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 1)Is your heart truly healthy, or is there a "stealth pathogen" hiding in plain sight?In this opening message of our new series, The Hygiene of My Heart, Charlie Grimes explores the ancient root of pride through a modern lens. Using the Greek concept of hygias—meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we look at how pride mimics health while secretly attacking our spiritual immunity.In this video, you will discover:How pride acts like a "silent virus," convincing us we don't need the Great Physician.The danger of the "Rooftop Moment" and what King Nebuchanezzar's story teaches us about spiritual blind spots.Practical "Heart Hygiene" protocols to restore spiritual soundness.How to identify the "cuckoo bird" eggs of pride in your own life.Big Idea: The sin of pride is a silent virus that convinces us we don't need the Great Physician.Key Scripture: Proverbs 11:2; Daniel 4:34-37; 2 Samuel 11:1-5Connect with Charlie Grimes:charlesrgrimes.com#Faith #Sermon #CharlieGrimes #SpiritualHealth #TheHygieneOfMyHeart #Pride
Title: The Landmine of Pride | The Hygiene of My Heart (Week 1)Is your heart truly healthy, or is there a "stealth pathogen" hiding in plain sight?In this opening message of our new series, The Hygiene of My Heart, Charlie Grimes explores the ancient root of pride through a modern lens. Using the Greek concept of hygias—meaning sound, healthy, and whole—we look at how pride mimics health while secretly attacking our spiritual immunity.In this video, you will discover:How pride acts like a "silent virus," convincing us we don't need the Great Physician.The danger of the "Rooftop Moment" and what King Nebuchanezzar's story teaches us about spiritual blind spots.Practical "Heart Hygiene" protocols to restore spiritual soundness.How to identify the "cuckoo bird" eggs of pride in your own life.Big Idea: The sin of pride is a silent virus that convinces us we don't need the Great Physician.Key Scripture: Proverbs 11:2; Daniel 4:34-37; 2 Samuel 11:1-5Connect with Charlie Grimes:charlesrgrimes.com#Faith #Sermon #CharlieGrimes #SpiritualHealth #TheHygieneOfMyHeart #Pride
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or mentally exhausted? Psalm 143:7–8 reminds us that we can be honest with God about our mental health, trusting Him to meet us in our struggles and guide us toward peace and healing. David’s prayer is raw and unfiltered—he doesn’t hide his pain, and neither should we. God isn’t asking for polished prayers; He invites us to come as we are, even when our thoughts feel heavy and our spirits feel weak. Being honest with God is not a sign of weak faith—it’s actually evidence of trust. When we stop trying to hide or “fix” ourselves before approaching Him, we open the door for real connection and healing. God already knows what we’re carrying, and He cares deeply about every part of us—including our mental and emotional well-being. As we bring our struggles to Him, He often provides support through His Word, His presence, and even through people and resources He places in our lives. Highlights God welcomes honesty about mental health struggles You don’t need to “clean up” your emotions before praying Vulnerability with God strengthens your relationship with Him Struggling mentally is not a sign of weak faith God’s love interrupts cycles of fear and negative thinking Healing may include guidance through people and practical support God is present with you, even in your lowest moments Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Be Honest with God about Your Mental HealthBy: Whitney Hopler Bible Reading:“Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life.” - Psalm 143:7-8, NIV At George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, I work on university-wide well-being initiatives – including programs designed to break down the stigma of struggling with mental health. We believe that talking openly about mental health struggles can help all people strengthen their well-being. In Psalm 143:7-8, King David is completely honest about how much he’s struggling with his mental health. He prays about it without holding back, and he tells God that he trusts him to help. If you’re also struggling with your mental health, you might feel like you have to try to fix your mood before you can talk to God. You might think you need to present a polished prayer to God that makes it seem like you’re not really suffering much. But the Psalms can help you develop a deeper relationship with God by showing you how to communicate honestly with him. Many of the Psalms describe the reality of people suffering in this fallen world. In Psalm 143:7-8, David shows that it’s okay to not be okay. David starts his prayer with a desperate plea: “Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails.” If you feel like your spirit is failing today, you’re in good company. Many people feel that way sometimes when going through challenging circumstances. Admitting that your mental health is struggling isn’t a sign of weak faith; it’s actually a sign of healthy faith, because it shows that you trust God enough to be honest with him and reach out for help. God already knows what you’re going through, and he’s strong enough to help you with whatever it is – burnout, anxiety, depression, or any other mental health concern. When you’re honest with God about the “pit” you feel you’re falling into, you can stop wasting energy trying to hide. Whether you’re overwhelmed by your responsibilities, worried about a problem you don’t know how to solve, or feeling lonely because of a broken relationship, God wants to help you. You can come to God just as you are. God wants the real you, not the “Instagram-worthy” version of you. Remember that God is the one who designed your mind and your emotions. Your loving Creator can help you with whatever you’re going through. As he struggles, David reaches for a lifeline by praying: “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love.” When you’re struggling mentally, your thoughts can run on a loop of worries and self-criticism. You need a different word – a word of God’s unfailing love. When you seek God’s love, you’re placing your mental health in the hands of the Great Physician. Just pray honestly, from your heart, about your mental health struggles. Then listen for God’s guidance to make the best decisions about caring for your mental health. God may lead you to a counselor, a doctor, a support group, or supportive friends. Just as David prayed for God to “show me the way I should go”, God will show you the way you should go to get the help you need. So, if you’re struggling with a mental health challenge, remember that you can trust God to love you no matter what and to help you with whatever you need. God is not hiding his face from you; he’s right there with you, waiting for you to reach out and take his hand. Intersecting Faith & Life: As you consider why it’s important to be honest with God about your mental health, reflect on these questions: When you feel your spirit failing, is your first instinct to hide from God or to pray to God, as David did? What are some of the words of unfailing love (God’s promises in the Bible) that you can hold onto when your mental health feels shaky? How can being honest with God about your mental health struggles strengthen your relationship with him? Who are the people in your life that God might be using to show you the way to the mental health care you need? What’s one way you can entrust your soul to God today and let him lead you toward better mental health? Further Reading:Psalm 34:18Matthew 11:28Philippians 4:6-71 Peter 5:72 Timothy 1:7 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
We explore Luke's unique perspective as both a historian and physician in presenting Jesus as the Great Physician who brings holistic healing (sozo) to all people. Luke, the only Gentile gospel writer, emphasizes how Jesus offers salvation to outsiders, the overlooked, and the outcast. We look at five “case studies” of spiritually sick patients and how Jesus brought “sozo” to them all. Finally, we examine the invitation to become “traveling nurses” for the kingdom of God, extending Christ's compassionate healing to others.
We explore Luke's unique perspective as both a historian and physician in presenting Jesus as the Great Physician who brings holistic healing (sozo) to all people. Luke, the only Gentile gospel writer, emphasizes how Jesus offers salvation to outsiders, the overlooked, and the outcast. We look at five “case studies” of spiritually sick patients and how Jesus brought “sozo” to them all. Finally, we examine the invitation to become “traveling nurses” for the kingdom of God, extending Christ's compassionate healing to others.
Does the Gospel need a sidekick? In this Midweek Check-in, Nathan reacts to a t-shirt he recently spotted that read "Jesus + Therapy." While the world—and even much of the modern church—embraces this duo, Nathan argues that this "ampersand theology" actually undermines the sufficiency of Christ. We're discussing why suggesting we need "Jesus plus something else" for human flourishing is a dangerous departure from the Blueprint. Is Christ the Great Physician, or just a consultant in the room? Check out the full Midweek Check-in here:
How thankful we are to live in a time of so many healthy advances in the medical field, but the spiritual field has always had THE Best Physician—the Great Physician.
Davontae Harrington preaches on John 4:46-5:18 on Sunday, March 22, 2026.Main Idea: Jesus is our Great Physician, and His words have the power to heal.Click here for full sermon notes!
Do you need a miracle? In Matthew 8, Jesus meets people in their deepest places of need and demonstrates His authority over sickness, brokenness and darkness. Through these encounters, we see that faith is not about having all the answers— it's about trusting the One who does. No matter what you are facing, Jesus invites you to come to Him with humility, bold faith and full surrender. He is still the Great Physician, the Prince of Peace and the One who makes all things new. If the tomb is empty, anything is possible.
Love comes before Law in the eyes of Jesus. Compassion for the needs of man is a priority before compliance with rituals. Jesus teaches the Pharisees that He is Lord of the Sabbath and He wants man to draw closer to God on the Sabbath, rather than making it about perfect adherence to a set of commands. We must be careful not to fall into the same trap with the law of liberty in Christ.In season 7, titled "Doctor Luke & The Great Physician", I have a unique offer relating to this series in the book of Luke. If you partner with Net Cast during our seventh season, I want to send you the complete outline for each episode to guide your study. If you would like to become a partner or donate, you can send PayPal donations using netcasthost@gmail.com or visit Patreon.com/netcast to learn more about how you can get on board with this podcast. I have also added this podcast to www.buymeacoffee.com/netcasthost where you can send a small gift of any amount to help support the show. I appreciate any help you can provide. If you cannot support this ministry's effort financially at this time, would you please consider doing one of the following? First, please subscribe and continue to be a dedicated listener. Next, please share Net Cast with your friends and family and encourage them to subscribe. Finally, consider leaving a review for the podcast so that your positive feedback can encourage others to listen.Please take a few moments after we sign off to visit our website at netcasthost.com. Here you will find transcripts of the podcast on the blog, you can sign up for the free newsletter, become a member, and join Net Cast for free, giving you access to hidden portions of the podcast host site.Don't forget to check out our social media sites on YouTube, Facebook, X aka Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to like and follow the podcast as we use these sites to keep you current on what is happening at Net Cast. Every new episode is announced on these media outlets.Until next time, God bless you richly in Jesus Christ our Lord.
There is a peculiar mercy in the way Our Lord heals. We, in our modern cleverness, are often inclined to imagine that healing ought to be immediate, painless, and, above all, understandable. Yet in the Gospel we encounter something altogether different: a healing that begins in mystery, passes through obedience, and ends in sight. It's the restoration of not merely the eyes, but even more magnificently the soul.Consider the man born blind whom Christ meets on the roadside. The disciples, like many of us, are preoccupied with explanations: Who sinned? Who is to blame? But Our Lord will not be trapped in that small courtroom of human reasoning. Instead, He stoops to the ground, makes clay, anoints the blind man's eyes, and sends him to wash in the Pool of Siloam.Now this is a strange prescription if one pauses to think about it. Mud upon the eyes does not look like medicine; it looks rather like further blindness. And yet the man obeys. He goes to the pool, washes, and returns seeing.Here we begin to glimpse a truth that is as unsettling as it is hopeful: the true source of healing is not the pool, nor the clay, nor even the man's obedience in itself. The source is Christ. The pool is merely the place where trust meets grace.Many of us wander through life rather like that blind man though we seldom admit it. Our sight may be sharp enough to read the morning paper, but we stumble in darker matters: forgiveness, meaning, love, hope. We seek remedies in every direction—self-improvement, distraction, ambition—yet find that none quite reaches the deeper wound.For the soul's blindness is not cured by clearer information. It is cured by encounter.Christ does not merely instruct the blind man; He touches him. And that touch begins a process. First comes the clay, then the journey, then the washing, then the sight. In much the same way, the healing of the human soul rarely arrives as a sudden bolt of lightning. More often it comes disguised as small acts of trust: a prayer whispered in uncertainty, a forgiveness offered when it is undeserved, a step taken toward God when we can hardly see the road ahead.Indeed, the curious thing is that Christ often places clay upon our eyes before He gives us sight. He allows circumstances that confuse us, humble us, even darken our view of ourselves. Yet these moments are not evidence of His absence but of His craftsmanship. The Great Physician is preparing the eyes of the heart.And when at last we wash, when we surrender our cleverness and come honestly before Him, we begin to see. Not perfectly, not all at once, but truly. We see that we are known and loved.We see that grace was at work long before we recognized it. And, most astonishing of all, we begin to see Christ Himself.The pool of Siloam was never the final destination. It was only the place where the blind man discovered that the One who sent him there was, in fact, the Light of the World. And so it remains. Every true healing of the soul begins and ends in Him. For Christ does not merely restore sight; He gives us a new way of seeing altogether. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give
Through the story of a paralyzed man and his faithful friends in Mark 2, we discover that while suffering and unfulfilled dreams often drive us to seek Jesus, He sees our spiritual condition as our greatest need. When Jesus first said 'your sins are forgiven' before healing the man physically, He revealed His priorities - spiritual healing comes first. Jesus approaches us as the Great Physician, not as a judge, offering healing and forgiveness to all who come to Him. We're called to see others through His compassionate eyes and pray not just for physical needs but for spiritual wholeness. Our role is to be like those faithful friends, bringing others to Jesus through prayer and genuine relationship.
EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & MindWe spend a lot of energy managing how we appear to other people and even to God. But the Bible tells us that God already sees every corner of our hearts.This Sunday, we're in week three of our Emotions series, and we're asking a question most of us quietly avoid: what happens when we finally let God do the exam? We'll be walking through three of David's Penitential Psalms and tracing his journey from avoidance to concealment to confession.If you've been carrying something heavy, something you haven't been able to name out loud or bring into the light, this message is for you. Join us this Sunday and discover that the Great Physician who diagnoses the heart is the same One who heals it.Series: EMOTIONS: Getting a Grip of Your Heart & MindSpeaker: Jeremy NortonScripture: Psalms 38:1-4 Timestamps00:00 - It's been one year since my wife was diagnosed with cancer.05:53 - Moving through three psalms, all written by David14:57 - David prayed for a clean heart, a renewed spirit, and restored joy16:10 - The diagnosis was deadly, and the cure was costly. But it's been paid in full!16:58 - God already sees what you're hiding18:22 - Remember that confession invites correction and correction leads to healing19:18 - Prayer19:47 - Updates21:31 - Connecting Questions22:28 - Come back next week!#faith #mountainviewchurch #jesuschrist #god #emotions #heartandmindSupport the show
In this powerful episode, Dr. Harvey Castro tears off the mask of invincibility worn by leaders and CEOs, confronting the myth that wholeness is the prerequisite for success. Are you ready to trade applause for obedience, comfort for calling? Dive deep into the wilderness of leadership, scarcity, and identity as Dr. Castro challenges you to step into the emergency room, not as a fixer, but as a patient in need of the Great Physician.This is not a safe conversation. It's a call to kingdom leadership that begins with honesty and spiritual brokenness. Feast on wisdom from Luke 5:31, and discover why need, not perfection, is your access point to grace. Ready for a soul check? Tune in and let Christ transform your story.Tune in. Transformation awaits.Episode Highlights02:38 - I'm talking about the kingdom of God. You see, the rules of corporate ladder are exactly opposite of the rules of the kingdom. In the corporation, you rise by proving your strength. In the kingdom, you rise by admitting your weakness. In the corporation, you hide your liabilities. In the kingdom, your liabilities is your access to the point to grace.11:04 - The danger of the digital frontier is that it offers us wholeness without God. It offers us idolatry of efficiency... We want to believe that if we build a tall enough tower of technology, we can make a name of ourselves. It is the Tower of Babel all over again—trying to reach heaven by your own engineering instead of waiting for the heavens to come down to us.14:46 - The gospel is not about us climbing to God. The gospel is about the physician coming down to the patient. Jesus is that great physician, but he did something no human doctor would ever dare to do. He didn't just prescribe cure. He became the patient.Connect with Dr. Harvey CastroLinkedInWebsiteInstagramFacebookX
Welcome back to the podcast!Soul Surgery: When God's Word Cuts to HealText: Hebrews 4:12–13 (NLT)Big Idea: God's Word isn't just a book to be read; it's a scalpel used by the Great Physician to heal us from the inside out.About fifteen years ago, I went under the knife for an appendectomy. Surgery is never something you look forward to. You surrender control. You trust someone else to cut you open. It sounds terrifying—until you remember the goal isn't harm, but healing.Hebrews 4:12–13 shows us a different kind of surgery—soul surgery. The author writes:Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)“For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”Hebrews 4:13 (NLT)“Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.”This passage is both comforting and confronting. Comforting because God is active. Confronting because nothing in us is hidden.The Living Word (Logos)The Greek word translated “word” is logos. Long before the New Testament, Greek philosophers used logos to describe the logic or ordering principle behind the universe. It explained why the world wasn't chaos but a structured system. Jewish philosopher Philo of Alexandria later used the term to bridge Greek thought and Hebrew Scripture, describing the logos as the “mind” of God expressed in creation.But the New Testament goes further. The logos isn't just a principle—it's a person.John 1:1 (NLT)“In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.”The Word is Jesus. When Hebrews says God's Word is “alive and powerful,” it isn't describing ink on a page. It's describing the living Christ speaking through Scripture. God is not silent. He is active in our lives right now.And that matters, especially when we feel abandoned or disappointed. Hebrews was written to believers tempted to drift away. The reminder? God is still speaking. His Word is still working.The Sharp Instrument (Machaira)Hebrews says the Word is “sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword.” The Greek term machaira refers not to a long battlefield sword but a short dagger used in close combat. Its strength was precision.Picture not a broadsword swinging wildly, but a scalpel in a surgeon's hand.The Word of God “cuts between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow.” This isn't about splitting human anatomy into categories. It's about penetration. God's Word reaches the deepest parts of us—the hidden motives, secret intentions, unspoken loyalties.In Acts 2, Peter preached the gospel, and the result was immediate:Acts 2:37 (NLT)“Peter's words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what should we do?'”That's soul surgery. The Word cuts—not to condemn—but to convict. It exposes who we really are, rather than who we pretend to be. It gives us an objective standard, so we stop comparing ourselves to other sinners and start responding to a holy God.Laid Bare (Trachēlizō)Verse 13 intensifies the image. “Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes.” The Greek word translated “exposed” means to lay bare the neck. It was used of bending back the neck of a sacrificial animal—or of a wrestler forcing his opponent into submission.The image is sobering. We can't hide. We can't bluff. We can't spin our motives. Before God, we are fully seen.But this exposure has a purpose. Hebrews isn't about public humiliation; it's about revealing our true allegiance. Will we harden our hearts? Or will we trust and obey?The prophet Isaiah reminds us:Isaiah 55:11 (NLT)“It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.”God's Word always accomplishes something. It never returns empty. When it cuts, it cuts with intention.Why the Surgery?Why would God expose us like this? Why lay bare our necks and operate on our souls?Because untreated sin is deadly.Just as my appendix had to be removed to save my life, pride, unbelief, bitterness, and hidden rebellion must be addressed in ours. The Great Physician doesn't cut casually. He cuts carefully. And though the process may hurt, it heals from the inside out.For believers, this means inviting God's Word to examine us daily. Let it convict. Let it correct. Let it produce fruit.For seekers, maybe you feel “cut to the heart.” That's not coincidence. That's invitation. The same Word that exposes also saves. Jesus—the living Logos—went under the knife of judgment for us on the cross. Because he was pierced, we can be healed.Soul surgery sounds scary. But in the hands of a loving Savior, it's the very thing that brings life.
In this week's message, Pastor Lawrence digs into Romans 1:18-32 to show us that the best news ever actually starts with some bad news. God — the Great Physician — has given us a clear diagnosis: our world is sick, and we are the cause. But understanding what's wrong is the first step to receiving what's right.This episode explores the wrath of God (and why it's actually a sign of His goodness), two forms of truth suppression, what it means when "God gave them up," and why the gospel is truly good news for every kind of sinner — regardless of background, struggle, or story.
Ephesians 4:10-13 God speaks thru prophets and apostles. Jesus loves you so much that he gave the church gifts. “The One who climbed down is the One who climbed back up, up to highest heaven. He handed out gifts above and below, filled heaven with his gifts, filled earth with his gifts. He handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ's followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ's body, the church, until we're all moving rhythmically and easily with each other, efficient and graceful in response to God's Son, fully mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive like Christ.” – Ephesians 4:10-13 The Message by Eugene Peterson “And he (Jesus) himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God's Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ's fullness.” – Ephesians 4:11-13 CSB 1. Prophets God speaks. Prophecy – speak on behalf of God before others Prophet – one who speaks inspired utterances on behalf of God “The name ‘prophets' (in Eph. 4:11) is given to those who, having received the Spirit of God, spoke beforehand of Christ and his advent. These were the prophets who “were until Christ.” But after he arrived, was there no reason for any further prophecy? What prophets does Paul speak of here? It is obviously those who being full of the Spirit spoke of God after his coming, continuing to expound the divine teaching.” – Marius Victorinus 280-363 Old Testament prophets spoke the message God gave them, and many pointed to Jesus Christ. “Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet.” – Matthew 1:22 CSB Some New Testament prophets: John the Baptist, Anna in Luke 2:36, Agabus in Acts 11:29, 21:10, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen in Acts 13:1-2, Silas & Judas Barsabbas in Acts 15:32, 4 daughters of Phillip in Acts 21:8-9, John in Revelation “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – John Walvoord Training, Discernment, and Accountability: “Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged. And the prophets' spirits are subject to the prophets, 33 since God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” – 1 Corinthians 14:29–33 CSB “many false prophets will appear and fool many people,” – Matthew 24:11 Elijah school of the prophets in 1 Kings 19:18, training people in understanding the Scripture, discerning God's voice, and speaking it. In 2 Kings 2 we see groups of prophets interacting with Elijah and Elisha. Paul & Barnabas – described as “prophets and teachers” then commissioned, sent in apostolic ministry “Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, a close friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' Then after they had fasted, prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them off.” – Acts 13:1-3 CSB 2. Apostle – an envoy of Jesus, a representative messenger sent, a “special” messenger (having been commissioned by Jesus Christ for a particular task or role, invested with the authority to speak on his behalf) …borrowing and changing a Greek term for, emissaries, one who is to carry a message and is commissioned to extend the kingdom (military or naval) a commander of a naval expedition (generally restricted to the immediate followers of Jesus Christ, but also extended, as in the case of Paul, to other early Christians active in proclaiming the message of the gospel) – Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). In Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament “Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News.” – Romans 1:1 (possible reference to a Jewish embassy in Rome that required travel by sea) Denotes God-given spiritual authority, mission and message, to be recognized by others (including leaders) Influence in more than one local church Alignment > Heirarchy God speaks. God had spoken. God is speaking. God will speak. “This is a house set up and ordered by Jesus.… He does not do this in a casual manner. It is with the utmost discrimination and discretion: One is assigned to the rank of an apostle, one to the place of a prophet, others to look after the flock of Christ and to work at the divine instruction of others for those saints who are prepared to learn.” – Didymus the Blind a Biblical scholar 313-398 What are prophets & apostles? Gifts from Jesus to his church. Representatives and messengers. They speak when God has given them something to say. The church leaders recognize it and the church receives it. Each of the 4 Gifts function when recognized and received. What are prophets & apostles NOT? Free to do what they want, however they want. Not dictators. Not celebrities. Not gurus. What is the purpose of our interactions with the 4 Gifts? Sent to equip the church for ministry. Sent to build up the church. Sent to help the church learn about Jesus and become more like Jesus. Sent to help the church grow stronger spiritually, able to refute wrong thinking. Equipping – making, preparing, training, perfecting, making fully qualified for service, (in classical language the word was used to describe setting a bone during surgery – The Great Physician is now making all the necessary adjustments so the church will not be “out of joint”) What should we do? 1. Read Ephesians 3:14-21 and 4:1-16. 2. Pray, asking God for guidance. 3. Think about what we are reading. 4. Write down elements of God's purpose for us. 5. Write down ways in which we should interact with the 4 Gifts. Extra notes: “the spirit of prophecy” – Revelation 19:10 Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” – Revelation 19:10 CSB The word “testimony,” or witness, references someone who has seen or experienced something to be the case. John and his brothers are therefore witnesses and the bearers of testimony to the plan and purpose of God for redemption in Jesus. Consequently, God is the only appropriate object of worship. This is explained by the somewhat enigmatic statement, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Here the word “prophecy” (proph?teia), which arises from a combination of “speak” (ph?mi) and “before” (pro), an important use of the word essentially meaning “speak for God before.” Before what? is an appropriate question. One sense of the preposition (pro) would be to speak about an event before it happens. Another sense would be to speak before listeners of the purpose and acts of God. Likely in this case both of these senses are paramount. In any event, the meaning is actually reasonably clear: The spirit of both the proclamation and the telling of the future is bound up in the testimony of Jesus. Jesus the Lamb—and not just a chronology of last things—is the theme of the Revelation. As Walvoord succinctly declares, “This means that prophecy at its very heart is designed to unfold the beauty and loveliness of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – Patterson, P. (2012). Revelation (E. R. Clendenen, Ed.; Vol. 39, pp. 345–346). B&H. Evangelist – one who announces the Good News of Jesus (in particular a function rather than an office) …such as Philip in Acts 8:4, 12, 35, 40, 21:8 and Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:5 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Philippians 2:22 and two women in Philippians 4:3 Titus in 2 Corinthians 8:18 Epaphras in Colossians 1:7 NT Evangelists – Paul/Phillip NT Church – 1 Tim 3:15, 5:1-2 1 Cor. 12:16-17 Note: not all evangelists were apostles, but all apostles were evangelists “Then he said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.'” – Jesus in Mark 16:15-16 CSB All disciples – “Make disciples,” – Jesus in Matthew 28:18-20 “How, then, can they call on him they have not believed in? And how can they believe without hearing about him? And how can they hear without a preacher? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” – Romans 10:14-15 CSB Preachers: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors/Teachers will preach. Greek definition of the word “preach” · To publicly proclaim or announce news. · To proclaim as a herald. Matthew 4:17; 10:7; 24:14; Acts 8:5; Acts 28:31 A person who had particular responsibilities. Someone sent to say something specific. · To announce good tidings or good news. Luke 3:18; Luke 4:43; Luke 9:6; Acts 8:4; Rev 14:6 Euaggelizo – good news of the gospel · To teach or instruct. Matthew 4:23; 13:36; John 6:59; I Cor 4:17; 1 Tim 2:12; Rom 2:20; Acts 13:1; Rom 12:7; 1 Cor 12:28; Mt 28:19; Mk 16:15; Eph 4:1 · To cause people to learn. Mt 11:29; 28:19; Acts 14:21 · To place beside, as in clear presentation. Mt 13:24; Mk 8:6 ; Acts 16:34; 1 Cor 10:27; 2 Tim 4:3; Heb 5:12-14 Paratithemi – to place beside so you can pick up again · To interpret and make clear and simple. Lk 24:27; 1 Cor 12;30; 14:5,13,27 · To bring out the hidden meanings. Acts 11:4; 18:26; 28:23 Scripture has obvious and non-obvious meaning. Matthew 10:7 And as you go preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, Colossians 1:28 Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. 2 Corinthians 4:5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Timothy 2:15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
Surprisingly, 20 to 30 percent of prescriptions for chronic health conditions are never filled . . . and about half are not taken as prescribed. Think about that. We go to the doctor, he or she examines us and gives us the medication to make us better. All we gotta do is take the pills . . . and an alarming number don’t! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Bible’s prescription for growing spiritually . . . but, same thing, we’ve got to follow the Great Physician’s instructions. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Surprisingly, 20 to 30 percent of prescriptions for chronic health conditions are never filled . . . and about half are not taken as prescribed. Think about that. We go to the doctor, he or she examines us and gives us the medication to make us better. All we gotta do is take the pills . . . and an alarming number don’t! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Bible’s prescription for growing spiritually . . . but, same thing, we’ve got to follow the Great Physician’s instructions. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ephesians 4:11-13 “Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.'” – Matthew 9:35-38 NLT “like sheep without a shepherd” – Mark 6:34 1 Kings 22:17 Ezekiel 34:5 Zechariah 10:2 Jesus to Peter, “Feed my sheep / Shepherd my sheep.” – John 21:15-17 CSB Jesus loves us. Jesus gives us gifts. Spiritual gifts given by Jesus, not to be limited (There is no prescribed formula or “gift mix” for any particular office, as God uses different people in different ways in each of these five ministries Christ has given.), not to be confused with gifts given by Father God listed in Romans 12:6-8, or gifts given by God the Holy Spirit listed in 1 Corinthians 12:8-10. “And he (Jesus) himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of God's Son, growing into maturity with a stature measured by Christ's fullness.” – Ephesians 4:11-13 CSB Ephesians 4:11-13 with context of Ephesians 4:1-16. Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors/Teachers: Jesus' agape love = motivation and evaluation. A person who functions in a particular way for the purpose: “Jesus gives some a gift for ___ and equipping each of us to be active in ___.” Equipping – making, preparing, training, perfecting, making fully qualified for service, (in classical language the word was used to describe setting a bone during surgery – The Great Physician is now making all the necessary adjustments so the church will not be “out of joint”) Shepherds – one who is responsible for the care and guidance of a Christian congregation “pastor or minister” Pastors – Care-giving leadership Shepherd understanding from: Psalm 23, Ezekiel 34, Luke 2:8-20, John 10:7-18, Luke 15:4-7, Hebrews 13:20, 1 Peter 5:1-5, Acts 20:28, “In Ephesians 4:11 there are four classes of person, not five, for the last class involves two complementary roles, pastor and teacher, in other words, to guide and help a congregation as well as to teach.” – Louw & Nida Greek – English Lexicon Teachers – feeders Teacher – one who explains or shows how to do something, one who provides/imparts instruction, 70 times Jesus is referred to as a teacher. “You have one Teacher…one Instructor, the Messiah.” – Jesus in Matthew 23:8-10 CSB (teaching disciples humility when they lead, in contrast to the Pharisees) Biblical – a spiritual leader who explains God's Word, guides believers into spiritual maturity, equips them for ministry, and models Christ-likeness, acting as a conduit for divine truth to build up the church and lead people to obedience and worship. This role involves diligent study, sound doctrine, discipleship, and fostering growth. In the New Testament, this includes the apostles, Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, Priscilla, Aquila, and Timothy. Paul – 1 Timothy 2:7 2 Timothy 1:11 Teachers recognized in Antioch, Acts 13:1. Elders/pastors are required to be able to teach the local church, in 1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:9. How would we describe the pastor-teachers mentioned in Ephesians 4:11? Jesus-following, care-giving, feeding, serving leaders, equipping the local church members for the work of the ministry, growing into great spiritual maturity, stability, and ability to refute deceptive narratives. Leading you to a place that you may not have been able to arrive at on your own. If Jesus gives good gifts, for his purpose and our benefit: What are pastors? What are pastors NOT? What is the purpose of our interactions with pastors? …according to Ephesians 4:1-16 What should we do? 1. Read Ephesians 3:14-21 and 4:1-16. 2. Pray, asking God for guidance. 3. Think about what we are reading. 4. Write down elements of God's purpose for us. 5. Write down ways in which we should interact.
A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.It's natural when we experience sickness, or see someone we love suffering, to long for healing. We go in search of relief. We ask others if they've encountered similar symptoms. We book appointments. We even search for answers from websites and computer collations (ironically referred to as intelligence). The reality is when we suffer, we want solutions. But often because we don't know the depths of our maladies, we end up treating symptoms on the surface rather than the inner, unseen disease. Like the woman hemorrhaging blood for twelve years, we go from doctor to doctor desperate for a cure, spending everything we have, only to find ourselves worse off than before (Matthew 9.20-22; Mark 5.26). Cosmetic remedies leave us emotionally depleted when they fail to fix what's broken within.When we come to the end of ourselves, when the solutions of the internet and the internist leave us without answers, we look beyond the natural to the supernatural. Scripture tells us Jesus came to heal us, and not just the sickness on the surface but the sin deep within. Jesus speaks over us with all authority and restores us with all gentleness, healing our broken hearts and binding up our wounds (Psalm 147.3). Matthew wrote of a paralytic man brought to Jesus who'd been “thrown” onto his sick bed (Greek: balló). He wasn't tossed roughly there by his friends who brought him to Jesus but violently thrust there by his disease. No doubt, knowing the nature of crowds, some thought they knew this man's sin, and saw his sickness as just punishment (Exodus 15.26). Forgiving little, they loved little, feeling the pain of the paralytic little (Luke 7.47). But for those of us who've found great freedom and healing in Jesus Christ's love, we rejoice in His command to get up and walk! We bow down in awe and praise God (Matthew 9.8)! Beloved, may we, who have been greatly loved, love all people with the good news of our Great Physician. May we speak straight to the heart of the hurting that Jesus our Healer also forgives our sin!
From the opening chapters to the final page of Scripture, miracles and healing are a consistent part of God's interactions with humanity. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how we can have confidence in Jesus' authority to heal. He is our Great Physician, and Pastor Allen teaches on Matthew, chapter 8, to show that our God has all authority and power over sickness, disease, and spiritual attacks. We can have the peace and confidence to approach Him, too, through Jesus' ultimate sacrifice on the cross. While a miracle or healing is never guaranteed, let's cultivate the faith to trust that God's will for us is always perfect.
“When Jesus heard it, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.’” (Mark 2:17 NKJV) Jesus interacted with a remarkably diverse group of people during His public ministry. The Gospels record His encounters with Pharisees, tax collectors, Roman officials, fishermen, a Samaritan woman, and a host of others. One of the extraordinary things about these encounters is the personalized attention He gave each person, whether He was offering encouragement, rebuke, or healing. He recognized that every man, every woman, and every child is different. And though they have many of the same problems and the same basic needs, He realized that there were unique things about them that required individual ministry. He saw people for exactly who they were. He understood exactly what they needed. And He provided it. It’s no wonder people refer to Him as the Great Physician. Jesus Himself said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance” (Mark 2:17 NKJV). Like a physician, Jesus usually saw people at their worst. I’ve always thought that one of the hardest things about being a doctor is that you only see people when they’re sick or in need of medical assistance. Most physicians don’t get a lot of patients stopping by their office to say, “Hey, Doc, I’m feeling great! I just wanted to let you know. Want to go to lunch?” You don’t usually call your doctor when you’re feeling good. You call when you’re feeling sick. And your doctor will have you come in, examine you, and apply the necessary treatment to the area of need. Doctors, of course, are limited in their areas of expertise. Cardiologists specialize in heart health. Dermatologists specialize in matters of the skin. Gastroenterologists specialize in digestive system health. Hematologists specialize in blood disorders. Oncologists specialize in cancer treatment. The list goes on and on. Jesus, on the other hand, can treat the whole person. He caused the blind to see, the deaf to hear, the disabled to walk, and the dead to live. He removed the spiritual torment of the demon-possessed. He eased the emotional struggles of the frightened and grieving. He didn’t just improve people’s quality of life; He gave them a life they never knew was possible. That’s what He meant when He said, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly” (John 10:10 NKJV). Jesus still provides personalized care for His people. He knows what you need. In fact, He knows better than you do what you need. And He can and will provide it. Reach out to Him. Open yourself to His loving ministry. Let Him guide you into the life He has planned for you. Enjoy all the benefits of having a personal Physician. Reflection question: How has Jesus impacted your life in a personal way? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to Season 6, where we return to the New Testament! We will study the 1-3 John epistles!For starters, we discuss the many reasons why John is widely believed to be the author of these letters, including his writing style, the history of the books, and the purpose and reasons for his writing.John was one of the first apostles chosen, had the closest relationship with Jesus, witnessed many miracles of the Great Physician, heard the lessons from the Master, and had a tremendous part in the beginning of his King's church.Join us as we learn more about our Lord from one ofJesus' closest friends, if not the best one.
Welcome to Day 2780 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2780 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 107:17-32 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2780 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day two thousand seven hundred eighty of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title of today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Great Rescue – Healing the Fool and Taming the Chaos. Today, we continue our voyage through the magnificent Psalm One Hundred Seven. We are exploring the second half of the four great testimonies of redemption, covering verses seventeen through thirty-two, in the New Living Translation. In our previous trek through the first sixteen verses of this psalm, we stood amidst the great assembly of the redeemed. We heard the call: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out!" We heard the testimony of the Wanderers—those who were lost in the desolate wilderness, hungry and homeless, until God led them to a city. We heard the testimony of the Prisoners—those who sat in darkness and iron chains because they rebelled against the counsel of the Most High, until God shattered the bronze gates to set them free. Today, two more groups step forward to the microphone. Their stories are perhaps even more intense. First, we will meet the Fools—those whose rebellion manifested not as chains, but as a sickness that brought them to the very brink of the grave. Second, we will meet the Sailors—the merchants who dared to do business in the chaotic deep, only to find themselves reeling like drunkards in a storm that swallowed their wisdom whole. In both cases, we will see the Hesed—the Unfailing Love—of Yahweh intervene when all hope was lost. We will see Him send His Word to heal, and we will see Him whisper to the waves to bring peace. So, let us listen as the next witnesses share their story of salvation. The first segment is: Testimony Three: The Fools and the Great Physician. Psalm One Hundred Seven: verses seventeen through nineteen. Some were fools; they suffered because of their sinful ways. Their appetites were gone, and they drew near to the gates of death. "Lord, help!" they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. The third group steps forward, and the psalmist introduces them with a blunt, uncomplimentary title: "Fools." "Some were fools; they suffered because of their sinful ways." The Hebrew word used here is evilim. In the wisdom literature of Proverbs, a fool is not someone who lacks intelligence; a fool is someone who lacks moral compass. A fool is someone who lives as if there are no consequences. They are spiritually reckless. The text tells us plainly that their suffering was self-inflicted. It was "because of their sinful ways" (literally, "the way of their transgression"). They lived hard, rebelled against God's design for life,...
This weekend, we're examining Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of Mark to understand that while He is compassionate toward our suffering, He is the "Great Physician" who prioritizes the deeper miracle of forgiveness to bring about true wholeness.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rkbOnaIHWeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2
This weekend, we're examining Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of Mark to understand that while He is compassionate toward our suffering, He is the "Great Physician" who prioritizes the deeper miracle of forgiveness to bring about true wholeness.Join us next weekend at The Branch Church and invite your friends and family!Find out what's going on at The Branch here: https://thebranch.org/eventsTo support this ministry, click here — https://rb.gy/rc53uxDownload Our App – http://thebranch.org/appCheck In — https://rb.gy/htq0qySermon Notes —https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rkbOnaIHWeSermon-Based Bible Study — https://thebranch.org/studyRequest Prayer — http://thebranch.org/prayerLike and SUBSCRIBE on YouTube — https://rb.gy/atpff4Like and Follow on Vimeo — https://rebrand.ly/d1ibt93Website — https://thebranch.org/Facebook — https://rb.gy/m4vhz6Instagram — https://rb.gy/p8g1blTwitter — https://rb.gy/xiwg68YouTube — https://rb.gy/icv7x2
Who did Jesus come to save? Do you feel like an outcast? Will you admit your sickness? In today's episode, Jensen shares how Mark 2:13-17 encourages us to humble ourselves before the Great Physician who can heal us. Read the Bible with us in 2026! This year, we're exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Download your reading plan now. Want to learn even more about the Gospels? Tune into Not Just Sunday. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: Mark 2:13-17
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