Two Deaths | Matthew 9:18-26 | Pastor Marty Beamer

What do you do when life feels broken beyond repair?In Matthew 9:18–26, we see two desperate situations — a ruler whose daughter has died, and a woman who has been suffering for twelve years. Both stories point to the same truth: humanity cannot make itself whole, but Jesus has the authority to restore what sin has broken.This passage shows the reality of spiritual death, the depth of our separation from God, and the hope found in Christ alone. The woman’s condition made her unclean and cut off from the people of God, yet by faith she reached out to Jesus and was made whole.The message of this text is clear:We cannot fix ourselves, but Jesus can raise the dead, cleanse the unclean, and make sinners new.In this sermon:• The reality of spiritual death• Why sin separates us from God• How the woman’s story shows our condition before Christ• The authority of Jesus over death and uncleanness• Why faith means running to Christ, not hiding from Him• The danger of pride and the danger of despair• How Jesus makes broken people wholeNo matter how broken you feel, the promise of the gospel is this:“Take heart, daughter. Your faith has made you well.”📖 Sermon Title: From Death to Life | Matthew 9:18–26📅 Date: February 22, 2026Speaker: Pastor Marty Beamer📍 Location: Bethel Baptist Church at Oak Hill Day School Gymnasium📲 Find Us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aEYmjRpZovL1PYo19Visit in personBethel Baptist Church meeting at Oak Hill Day School gymSunday service at 10:30 AMMore from Bethel Baptist Church https://bethelbaptistchurch.com#Matthew9 #FaithInChrist #JesusHeals #SpiritualDeath #ChristianSermon #ExpositoryPreaching #GospelOfMatthew #BethelBaptistChurch #JesusMakesYouWhole #GraceAlone