Miracles week 1

First Covenant Church of Willmar

Miracles week 1

August 29, 2021 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus • Matthew 4:23–25

Have you ever imagined going back in time and witnessing the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth? Imagine taking in the Sermon on the Mount as it is being delivered by Jesus. Perhaps you would want to peak in on the nativity or watch in horror at the crucifixion. But, I suspect what we would most want to witness for ourselves is the miracles performed by the Son of God. The miracles of Jesus continue to captivate our imagination and if we’re honest there is a nagging voice in the back of our mind asking, “Did that really happen?” Over the next several weeks we will be exploring several of Jesus’ miracles and their impact on the community. We begin by looking at Matthew 4:23-25 and asking the question, “What purpose did miracles play in the ministry of Jesus?”

This much we know from reading the Gospels, Jesus’ miracles brought unspeakable joy to many people and anxiety and dismay to many others. Two Thousand years later we are still wrestling with the ramifications of Jesus of Nazareth - the Miracle Man.

Miracles week 9

October 24, 2021 • Pastor Dan May • Mark 6:45–56

As we continue to journey through some of the 33 recorded miracles of Jesus we find ourselves this week in a familiar scene, on the Sea of Galilee. In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus and His disciples were in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. A great storm arose and was about to sink the boat until Jesus stopped the wind and the waves. The disciples were terrified... of Jesus! They missed the point of the miracle. This week we find the disciples once again in a boat on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 6:45-56). Will this be the time when the disciples truly understand who Jesus is through the miracle He performs? Or will the truth of another miracle go unnoticed!

Miracles week 8

October 17, 2021 • Pastor Chris Pappenfus • Mark 9

The miracles of Jesus are all carefully recorded in the Gospel Accounts as evidence and testimony to the authority of Jesus’ teaching and proclamation concerning the Kingdom of God. Jesus’ miracles backed up his words with power! Throughout our series we have seen Jesus claim an authority not only over sickness, but over sin as well - forgiving men and women of their sins as only God can do. This past Sunday Becca Gamboa led us through John’s account of raising Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating Jesus' power over death. This Sunday, we will be looking at an example of Jesus’ authority over the powers of darkness and the Devil through the healing of a boy with an evil spirit. This story miracle is recorded in Matthew, Luke and Mark 9:14-29 (which is what we will be studying). Consider reading all of Mark chapter 9 in preparation for this Sunday’s message.

Miracles week 7

October 10, 2021 • Becca Gardner • John 11

As we continue in our "Miracles of Jesus" series, we will encounter a well-known miracle in the Gospel of John chapter 11: the resurrection of Lazarus. Jesus and his disciples have just left a threatening situation, so they are headed to safety, when they get word that Mary and Martha's brother Lazarus was sick. Timing was everything, as the urgency of Lazarus's death seemed imminent. Come this Sunday to hear more, as we learn together about God's perfect timing, all for His glory.