While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly the woman was made well. And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. And the report of this went through all that district.
Here is the sermon I’m guest-preaching tomorrow at Grace Lutheran Church-San Mateo CA. However, I don’t have the file with me that has all the pingees I usually notify when I post a sermon. So I’m just recalling a few now at random, and may ping the rest after I get back to St. Louis Tuesday or Wednesday.
Isn't it interesting that some folks think they must make themselves new creations after they get 'saved', when it is Jesus/The Word through Whom and by Whom all things were/are/and will be created. All life originates with Him, whether in body, soul, or spirit.
FReepers squirt and martin_fierro (and mrs._fierro) came and visited the church where I was preaching this morning. Thanks for coming! It was great to meet you in person.