Throwback Thursday | August 2nd 2015 | Like and subscribe!

Main message: Healing is kingdom-of-God alignment that happens through the Holy Spirit, and Jesus gives a practical guide (not a formula) for how to pray for others so God can work through us; faith, repentance, and practice matter. The preacher also invites listeners to surrender or recommit their lives to Christ so their relationship with God can be healed.

Key points:

• Healing = alignment with the kingdom of God; it happens through the Holy Spirit, not by our own power.
• Jesus offers a guide for praying (different methods, not a mechanical formula), modeled in Mark 9 and other healings.
• Practical steps when praying for someone: ask what needs healing and listen, ask whether they believe, invite confession/repentance, call on the Holy Spirit and exercise Christ’s authority, then ask how they feel and pray again if needed.
• Acknowledge and confess doubt—“help my unbelief”—and remove bitterness or broken relationships that can block God’s work.
• Testimonies of many recent healings were given as encouragement; practice praying for others to grow in faith and effectiveness.
• Opportunity given for listeners to surrender/recommit to Christ for relational healing with God.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 8:22