In today’s sermon, Pastor Cristina weaves together profound insights from Psalm 30 and Mark 5, exploring themes of healing, faith, and divine intervention. She starts by reflecting on Psalm 30’s portrayal of God as a rescuer who turns mourning into dancing, illustrating God’s transformative power in our lives. Transitioning to the Gospel of Mark, she recounts the dual stories of healing—Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the hemorrhage—highlighting the theme of faith as the catalyst for divine healing.

Pastor Cristina emphasizes that these narratives are not just ancient texts but lessons on the immediate availability of God’s power through faith. She challenges the congregation to consider their own ‘crowds’—situations in life where they feel pressed and overwhelmed—and to identify what it means to reach out in faith, even if just to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment. The sermon is interspersed with personal anecdotes that bring the scripture closer to home, making the message relatable and urgent.

She invites the congregation to see themselves in these stories, encouraging them to act in faith, seek healing, and support one another in their spiritual journeys. The sermon culminates in a call to not only seek personal healing but to be agents of faith and healing in the community, much like the figures in the stories who, through their faith, became testaments to God’s enduring presence and power. Through songs and communal worship, the service encapsulates a message of hope, resilience, and the transformative potential of living a faith-driven life.

Welcome Song: Old Church Choir
Sermon Song: Greater
Communion Song: How Great is Our God
Sending Song: God of Brilliant Lights