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Before You Go

Transformation Church • Jul 26, 2026 • 67 min

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Summary

In this sermon on Mark 5:25–34, Pastor Tim Ross explores the story of the woman with the issue of blood who sought healing from Jesus. Although she received instant physical relief by touching the hem of His garment, Jesus stopped the entire crowd to engage her personally so she would not leave hidden, unseen, or lacking true inner peace. By addressing her as 'Daughter' and inviting her to speak the whole truth about her journey, Jesus offers believers not merely superficial relief, but permanent identity, complete restoration, and lasting divine peace.

Themes

Faith and HealingIdentity in ChristHonesty and TransparencyDivine PeaceRestorative GraceOvercoming Shame

Key Points

1.
Long-term suffering can tempt us to define ourselves by our condition rather than seeing it as a temporary trial.
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You are in charge of your inner narrative and get to choose whether you merely have a struggle or let that struggle become your identity.
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God will often use unexpected delays or slowing crowds to create an opportunity for a personal, life-changing encounter.
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Hope in God keeps us seeking Jesus even after years of disappointment and failed human remedies.
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Jesus distinguishes between the casual pressing of the crowd and the intentional touch of faith that draws out His power.
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Physical relief without emotional and spiritual honesty leaves a person lacking full inner peace.
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Jesus stopped the entire procession because He refused to let the woman leave unseen, unheard, unknown, or unloved.
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To experience true peace, believers must break their silence and tell Jesus the whole unedited truth about their journey.
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By calling the woman 'Daughter,' Jesus gave her a permanent identity and position in God's family rather than leaving her anonymous.
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Sharing authentic, unedited testimonies normalizes struggles for others and unleashes the overcoming power of God's grace.

Sermon Moments

“You get to choose if you have a condition or if you are the condition. You are in charge of your inner narrative.”

“She didn't grab Him. She didn't touch Him. She touched what was touching Him. She said, 'The hem is as good as Him.'”

“Jesus stopped the entire procession and said, 'Before you go.' He didn't want her to walk out unseen, unheard, unknown, or unloved.”

“Whatever doesn't come up and out of your mouth through words will come up and out of your mouth through your body.”

“You came in bleeding. I want you to go out in peace. Go in shalom.”

“You came in as a woman with no name. You're leaving here with a position. You are a daughter.”

“Edited testimonies don't help anybody. Tell the whole truth.”

“God put tears right in our eyes on purpose so that other people would know how to get close to you.”

This Week

Refuse to define your identity by a long-standing trial, sickness, or past mistake, choosing instead to anchor your identity in God.

Bring your full, unedited truth and honest emotions to God in prayer rather than trying to hide your pain.

Share your authentic testimony with someone this week, being transparent about how God brought you through real struggles.

Stop slipping out unnoticed from fellowship; take intentional steps to be known, seen, and supported in Christian community.

Keep placing your hope fully in Jesus for restoration rather than relying solely on human solutions or self-effort.

Reach out with empathy to friends who may be retreating or isolating themselves while fighting silent battles.

Receive Christ's divine shalom into every area of your life, allowing His peace to guard your heart, mind, and body.

Remember This

Jesus wants you to step out of hiding, speak the whole unedited truth, and receive not just relief from your trials, but your true identity as His child and full inner peace.

A Challenge for You

Before you go, don't leave here the way that you came in. Get the peace that you need and get the healing that you need.

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