IMPACT Recap

Throw Away The Crutches

February 6, 2023 · 0:57:15

FaithHealingPurpose

Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opened the service by reading from Luke 8:41-55, which tells the intertwined stories of Jairus, whose daughter was dying, and a woman who had suffered from a bleeding condition for twelve years. He emphasized that both individuals, despite their different social standings, were in a place of desperate suffering and had no hope or cure apart from Jesus. The core message was a call to 'throw away the crutches'—the things we depend on to numb our pain—and to deliberately reach out for the power found only in God's presence. Pastor Travis taught that in God's presence we find power for healing, purpose for our lives, and peace for our souls. He connected the deliberate faith of the woman who touched Jesus's garment to the need for believers today to move from indifference to a passionate, intentional pursuit of God. The sermon concluded with an invitation to accept salvation and a powerful moment of worship, encouraging everyone to reach out for a touch from Jesus in their own areas of need.

Main Points

  • We must throw away the 'crutches' we use to numb our pain and instead deliberately seek healing and power in the presence of Jesus.
  • In God's presence, we find not only power for immediate breakthrough but also the return of our purpose and identity.
  • True peace and wholeness come through faith in Jesus, which acts as our shield in spiritual warfare, especially right before a breakthrough.

Verses Mentioned

  • Luke 8:41-55 - "A man named Jairus, a leader of the local synagogue, came and fell at Jesus’ feet, pleading with him to come home with him. His only daughter, who was about twelve years old, was dying. As Jesus went with him, he was surrounded by the crowds. A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped. 'Who touched me?' Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, 'Master, this whole crowd is pressing up against you.' But Jesus said, 'Someone deliberately touched me, for I felt healing power go out from me.' When the woman realized that she could not stay hidden, she began to tremble and fell to her knees in front of him. The whole crowd heard her explain why she had touched him and that she had been immediately healed. 'Daughter,' he said to her, 'your faith has made you well. Go in peace.' While he was still speaking to her, a messenger arrived from the home of Jairus, the leader of the synagogue. He told Jairus, 'Your daughter is dead. There’s no use troubling the Teacher now.' But when Jesus heard what had happened, he said to Jairus, 'Don’t be afraid. Just have faith, and she will be healed.' When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother. The house was filled with people weeping and wailing, but he said, 'Stop the weeping! She isn’t dead; she’s only asleep.' But the crowd laughed at him because they all knew she had died. Then Jesus took her by the hand and said in a loud voice, 'My child, get up!' And at that moment her life returned, and she immediately stood up!" (NLT)
  • Psalm 16:11 - "You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." (NIV)
  • John 10:10 - "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (NIV)
  • Acts 1:4-5 - "On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.'" (NIV)
  • Acts 1:8 - "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (NIV)
  • Acts 2:1-4 - "When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." (NIV)
  • Ephesians 6:16 - "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 8:43-44 (NIV) - '...a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years... She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.'

Focus Point: Deliberate Faith

Action Plan: Identify one 'crutch' you use to avoid pain. Commit to taking one step today to reach out to Jesus about that issue instead.

Deep Prayer: Lord, give me the courage to be deliberate in my faith today. Help me to reach out and touch you, believing you have the power to heal and restore.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Psalm 16:11 (NIV) - 'You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence...'

Focus Point: Power in His Presence

Action Plan: Spend 10 minutes in quiet prayer and worship, focusing not on your requests but simply on being in God's presence.

Deep Prayer: God, I seek your presence today. Fill me with your joy and power. Remind me that the real change I need starts with being near you.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 8:54-55 (NIV) - '...he took her by the hand and said to her, ‘My child, get up!’ Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up.'

Focus Point: Purpose Restored

Action Plan: Write down one area where you feel 'dead' or without purpose. Speak aloud, 'My child, get up,' over that situation as a declaration of faith.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, you are the resurrection and the life. Speak life into the areas where I feel dead inside. Return my purpose and passion as I trust in you.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Acts 1:8 (NIV) - 'But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses...'

Focus Point: Filled with the Spirit

Action Plan: Ask God to freshly fill you with His Holy Spirit today. Look for one opportunity to be a witness of His goodness to someone.

Deep Prayer: Holy Spirit, baptize me afresh with your power and fire. Make me bold to declare the wonders of God in my everyday life.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Ephesians 6:16 (NIV) - '...take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.'

Focus Point: Faith as a Shield

Action Plan: When a negative or fearful thought arises today, consciously 'lift your shield' by declaring a simple truth like, 'God is with me' or 'Jesus is my healer.'

Deep Prayer: Father, my faith is in you. I lift my shield of faith today. Protect my mind and heart from the enemy's attacks and help me stand firm.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Luke 8:48, 50 (NIV) - '...Jesus said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.’... ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.’

Focus Point: Peace Through Faith

Action Plan: Reflect on a situation where you are waiting for a breakthrough. Choose to release anxiety and speak words of peace and belief over it.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, I choose to believe and not be afraid. I receive your peace that surpasses understanding as I trust you for my breakthrough. My faith is in you.

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