South Side Baptist Church - Abbeville SC

South Side Baptist Church

Sermons from South Side Baptist Church in Abbeville, South Carolina.

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    Miracles on Demand? - Luke 8:40-56

    South Side Baptist Church Abbeville, South Carolina Pastor Joel Bradberry November 1, 2026 Sunday AM Service southsideabbeville.com Sermon Notes: I. Jairus, a social success story, humbles himself and begs Jesus for help (40-42a) II. A nameless social outcast touches Jesus’ garment and is rewarded for her faith (42b-48) 42b-44 45-46 47-48 III. Jesus, defies uncleanness, touches a lifeless corpse, and summons a departed soul back to its body (49-56) 49-50 51-53 54-56 So, what? 1. It should be obvious by now—hear what Jesus teaches you. Romans 4:2-5 “So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: "I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also!” -Martin Luther 2. We do not have authority to command miracles or demand health, wealth, and prosperity. Here’s the big question: What is the difference between the faith exercised by the woman with the continual hemorrhage, and Jairus in Luke 8 (which was both commended and commanded by our Lord), and the faith taught by Word of faith preachers? In other words, why should we go to the doctor while praying and not simply grab hold of Jesus’ garment? The core difference lies in the object and nature of the faith: biblical faith is a relational trust in the person and sovereignty of Jesus Christ, whereas Word of Faith (WOF) theology treats faith as an impersonal force or formula used to manipulate spiritual laws for guaranteed outcomes.

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