Grace Wins | The Only Sin that Can Send You to Hell
The only sin that sends people to hell is the sin of rejecting Jesus. “When [the Holy Spirit] comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: in regard to sin, because men do not believe in Me” (John 16:8-9). Over the years, many theologians have debated about “the unpardonable […]
Grace Wins | Jesus Fulfilled the Law
Jesus took the Law seriously. In the famous “Sermon on the Mount” Jesus said: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no […]
Grace Wins | Don’t be a Pharisee!
At first glance, Jesus should have loved the Pharisees: they were trying to live holy lives, and they were trying to get other people to live holy lives too. They were faithful to pray. They were givers, tithing religiously. They were evangelists, working hard to make converts. They seemed to be doing everything right. But […]
Grace Wins | You Are Blessed
Do you want to be blessed? Do you desire to live a life of abundance? Have you been searching for a way to be more blessed than you are right now? In Exodus 19:5, God promises, “If you obey my commands, you will be blessed.” But in the New Testament, God replaced this conditional blessing with an […]
Grace Wins | 9 Reasons You Need God’s Grace
1. You learn how to live a holy life: “[Grace teaches] us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:11-13). 2. You receive miracles: “Therefore they stayed there a long time, […]
Grace Wins | The story of Peter Rodriguez
My friend, Peter Rodriguez, grew up in a denomination that was extremely legalistic. His church had rules about everything. Rules about clothing and rules about baptism. Rules that a woman could not cut her hair, wear makeup, or curl her eyelashes. Rules forbidding wedding rings. They taught that their church was the only way to […]
Grace Wins | The Story of Martin Luther
During the Middle Ages, the view of the Roman Catholic Church was that grace was a treasure that was managed and dispensed by the Church and its organization. Believers did not inherently receive grace as believers, but priests taught that if one gave money to the Church, or prayed enough, or did enough good works, […]
Grace Wins | What is the Price for Spiritual Success?
The great missionary evangelist T. L. Osborn came to my house. Twenty-seven young evangelists had flown in from different parts of the world to meet with him and learn from his lifetime experience of crusade evangelism. For three hours, he shared stories and insights from years of ministry. At one point, a young preacher asked […]
Grace Wins | Why are Religious Rituals Dangerous?
Once when I was in Pakistan, I saw a man with a flock of birds in a cage. Another man came and bought a bird. I thought he was buying the bird as a pet, but to my surprise, he immediately set the bird free. My translator explained that some people in Pakistan believe that […]
Grace Wins | Why Study Grace?
Grace is a hot topic. Several years ago, I started hearing many preachers speak about grace. The interesting thing is that most of them disagreed with one another. Some preached on “radical grace” and others accused the “radical grace” preachers of allowing people to sin. Both sets of preachers pretended to be nice to each […]
Kevin Wagner | Four of the Favorite Healing Stories of the Evangelist
Description: The best sermons for the evangelist to preach come straight from the stories about the life of Jesus. Today, Daniel King and Kevin Wagner talk about their favorite healing stories from the Gospels. Discover why these healing stories can become such powerful messages. Show Notes: These are the healed stories we discuss: The […]
Grace Wins | Why is Grace Amazing?
Have you ever been amazed? A Sequoia tree, the largest living thing on our planet—is amazing. The sheer volume of water pouring over Niagara Falls—is amazing. The Great Wall of China, stretching for hundreds and hundreds of miles over rugged terrain—is amazing. Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong stepping onto the moon—amazing! Roger Bannister running the […]
Grace Wins | What is Grace?
What is grace? The English word “grace” comes from the Latin word gratia, which means “pleasing or thankful.” The Greek word for grace, found throughout the New Testament, is charis. The picture this word provides is that of a ruler, who, having conquered a rebellious people, allows them to live despite their opposition. “Charm” is […]
Healing Power | The Story of the Dying King
(2 King 20:1-11; 2 Chronicles 30-32; Isaiah 38) The king was sick and dying. He looked up at the purple canopy covering his bed and coughed. Despite the lush trappings of his room, nothing could be done for his health. The best doctors money could buy were unable to help him. He had only one […]
Healing Power | The Story of the Healing of an Enemy
(2 Kings 5) Naaman was a great man. He was the commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was famous throughout his country and feared by the armies of other countries. Because of his military victories, he was wealthy and respected. There was only one small problem with his life; he had […]
Healing Power | The Story of the Spitting Healer
(Mark 8:22‑26) The man from Bethsaida was blind. Some of his friends took him to Jesus and begged the great healer to touch his eyes. Jesus, ever willing to give personal attention in response to the faith of the needy, took the man by the hand and led him outside the village. Jesus leaned close […]
Healing Power | The Story of the Woman Who Could Not be Cured By Doctors
(Matthew 9:18-22; Mark 5:21-34; Luke 8:40-48) She was a desperate women. For twelve long years she had suffered from a terrible sickness. She could still remember the day the issue of blood started. At first it did not concern her, but when the bleeding continued after several days it began to worry her. Nothing […]
Healing Power | The Story of the Four Faith-Filled Friends
(Matthew 9:1-8; Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26). When Jesus went to the town of Capernaum, news of His arrival quickly spread. Hundreds flocked to the house where He was staying until there was no room left inside. The latecomers pushed close until even the door of the house was completely blocked. The faith of this crowd […]
Healing Power | The Story of Blind Bartimaeus
(Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43) Bartimaeus was sitting beside the road begging. The sun was shining, the birds were flying, and the dusty road stretched back towards Jericho. But Bartimaeus could see none of this because he was blind. Off in the distance Bartimaeus heard a crowd coming. When they drew closer, he cried […]
Healing Power | Every Healing Miracle of Jesus
As a faith building exercise, I encourage you to read about every healing miracle of Jesus. Jesus drives out an evil spirit in Capernaum Mark 1:21-28 Luke 4:36-37 The healing of Simon’s mother-in-law Matthew 8:14-15 Mark 1:29-31 Luke 4:38-39 Healings during the evening time Matthew 8:16-17 Mark 1:32-34 Luke 4:40-41 The leper Matthew 8:1-4 Mark […]
Healing Power | Top Ten New Testament Miracle Headlines
Crippled Man Causes Uproar in Temple After Being Healed Two followers of Jesus, Peter and John, healed the crippled man who sat by the temple gate for years. After he was healed, the man went running and leaping and praising God. Read more in: Acts 3:1-10 Peter’s Shadow Heals the Sick Peter was so full […]
Healing Power | Two Thousand Years of God’s Healing Power
Is the age of miracles past? Did miracles cease after the apostolic age? I believe the answer to both these questions is an emphatic “No.” God has performed miracles throughout all of church history. God’s healing power works in every century, in every generation, and for every person who has the faith to believe for […]
Healing Power | Top Ten Quotes from Great Healing Evangelists
During the last century there has been an explosion of healing power that is unprecedented in church history. This is a sign of Christ’s imminent return. Let us look at what the greatest healing evangelists have said about healing. “Be not afraid to ask, because God is on the throne waiting to answer your request.” […]
Healing Power | A Healing Prayer for You
If you need healing today, pray this prayer. I believe that as you look to Jesus with faith, you will be touched by the power of God. Dear Heavenly Father, I believe you forgive all my sins and heal all my diseases. You wish above all things that I live in health. Two thousand years […]
Healing Power | What was Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh?
Was the thorn in Paul’s flesh a literal sickness? Some scholars believe the thorn Paul mentions in 2 Corinthians 12:7, was an eye disease. This conclusion is based on circumstantial evidence found in Galatians 4, Paul reminds the Galatians “it was because of an illness that I first preached the gospel to you.” Two verses […]
Healing Power | Why Are Some People Not Healed – Part 2
3. Sin Sin stops God’s blessings. When we deliberately hide sin in our hearts, our prayers bounce off the gates of heaven. As the psalmist pointed out, “If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened” (Psalm 66:18). Entering the throne room of God begins with repentance. There are two […]
Healing Power | Why Do Some Healings Take a Long Time?
John Tasch told me this story. In China there is a type of bamboo which achieves spectacular growth in a very short period of time. This Chinese bamboo will actually grow to the height of a nine story building. However, it requires careful planning to prepare for the growth. The gardener must plant the seed […]
Healing Power | Does God Cause Sickness?
Does God cause sickness? No! It is completely against His nature. Everything that is good comes from God and everything that is bad comes from the devil. Sickness is undeniably bad. Norvel Hays says, “No sickness or disease comes from heaven because none can be found there.” If God wanted to put sickness on someone, […]
Healing Power | What Causes Sickness – Part 2
The work of Satan causes disease “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…” (John 10:10). Satan wants to steal your health, kill your body, and destroy your life. The devil is the author of disease and he purposely invented the cruelest, most inhumane sickness he could imagine to help him accomplish his […]
Healing Power | Healing in God’s Presence
God’s presence is the most precious commodity in the universe. David knew this when he begged God, “Do not cast me from your presence…” (Psalm 51:11). If you were away from the presence of God for even a fraction of a second, you would cease to exist. God is omnipresent. This means He is everywhere […]