James 5:7-20
I. Sickness from the Outside.
1. Is any of you in trouble?
If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed but praise God that you bear that name. 1 Pet 4:15-16.
Our Response: When we are suffering, James tells us to PRAY.
Prayer can remove affliction.
Prayer can give us grace to endure affliction.
2. Is anyone happy?
Our Response: When we are cheerful, James tells us to PRAISE - celebrate the praises of God in Song. Bursting in Song is a spiritual.
II. Sickness from the Inside.
1. Is any one of you Sick?
James 5: 14-16 The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. The prayer in faith.
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Hebrew 12:3
We will call it "sin-sickness"
Our Response:
- Call for the elders
- Confess your sins - not about bursting out our sins to others but also allowing / opening our heart to God.
- Receive ministry
The Elders will
Pray - And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage them the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:14
Listen - be a good listener
Anoint with Oil - a lipstantes : a rub with oil - bestowing, grooming - give extra attention to somebody, relaxation, coffee.
It he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. James 5:16b - 18
III. The Example of Elijah - Effective Prayer.
James 5:16b - 18
How long are you going to pray to gain victory?
IV. FAITH THAT WORKS - SAVING A SOUL
James 5:7-20
V. EVERYDAY APPLICATION.
- Afflicted? - Pray
- Cheerful? - Sing Praises
- Sin-Sickness? - call for help
- Ministering Others - Prayer for them, go to the extra mile.
- Want to make a different? - Bring someone to Jesus, pray for others, show them how you care.. :)
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