Standing By The Bedside Of The Sick Child Of God

Standing By The Bedside Of The Sick Child Of God

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 11, 2024 (message contributor)

based on 1 rating (rate this sermon illustration)
| 71 views

Scripture: James 5

Tags: Faith, Healing, Prayer, Confession, Miracles, Health, Sickness, Power Of God, Authority, Elders (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rick Renner suggests that "by praying in Jesus' name, a believer actually stands in the physical place of Jesus who is in Heaven, acting on His behalf and operating in the authority He has vested to that believer as His official representative."

Thus, this prayer of the elders in James 5 is prayed by someone who understands he is standing by the bedside of the sick on Jesus' behalf. As the representative of Jesus Christ, this elder has the right to call on the power of God and to exercise all the authority that belongs to Jesus.

What would Jesus do if He were physically present in the situation? That is precisely what this leader is to do as he ministers to the sick in the very stead of the Master."

- Precept Austin

Scriptures: James 5

Related Sermon Illustrations

John Was A Very Lonely, Wealthy Old Man. He Had ... PRO

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

based on 3 ratings
| 25,251 views

John was a very lonely, wealthy old man. He had worked hard all his life and built a great business and made loads of money. But, he was all alone. One Sunday evening as he was talking a walk to clear his head, he was drawn to a church where he heard wonderful, joyous music. It was a spiritual ...read more

Tags: Gifts Giving

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The Sign In The Window Read: "Boy Wanted". Young ...

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

based on 3 ratings
| 21,935 views

The sign in the window read: “Boy Wanted”. Young John Simmons, though he was lazy, saw his opportunity and applied. He was quickly hired by elderly Mr. Peters. The pace was leisurely so he enjoyed the job. Toward the middle of the afternoon however, he was sent up to the attic — a dingy place full ...read more

Tags: Responsibility, Servanthood, Hard Work, Little Things

Denomination: Baptist
The Church Is Like Noah's Ark: The Stench Inside ... PRO

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003

based on 6 ratings
| 18,362 views

“The church is like Noah’s ark: The stench inside would be unbearable if it weren’t for the storm outside. It’s true—sometimes we stink and the world is stormy. But as imperfect as we are on this side of heaven, the miracle is that God in fact chooses to ...read more

Tags: Church General, Church Purpose Of

Denomination: Baptist
In 1829 A Man Named George Wilson Was Arrested ...

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

based on 3 ratings
| 13,104 views

In 1829 a man named George Wilson was arrested for robbery and murder in a US mail heist. He was tried, convicted and sentenced to death by hanging. Some friends intervened on his behalf and were able to obtain his pardon from President Andrew Jackson. But when told of this, Wilson refused it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist
A Speaker In Colorado Was About To Address A ...

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2005

based on 1 rating
| 10,564 views

A speaker in Colorado was about to address a gathering of businessmen and women. Sitting a the head table, he turned to the real estate salesman on his left and said, "So, how are things going for you?" "Terrible," he answered. "Haven¡¯t you heard about the strikes? 80% of the people in this ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Wesleyan