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Pastor Thomas Steele delivered a touching sermon on woundedness and finding healing in Jesus, as part of the "From Wounds to Worship" series. The sermon draws on the biblical story of Jairus, a struggling father desperate for the life of his dying daughter. Steele uses his own experience of loss, following his father's death, to add personal depth and relatability to the sermon. The key themes are voices of defeat, despair and doubt, which Jesus counters with trust, truth and triumph. The significance of dismissing others' opinions and our own harmful self-doubt is highlighted, with a focus on having faith and patience despite pain. Thomas-Steele solidifies his sermon by reassuring attendees that their difficulties are never a nuisance to Jesus and they can always approach Him with their struggles. He emphasizes that death is not the final chapter and that Jesus has the ultimate say. He urges his listeners to counteract the voices of defeat, despair and doubt with Jesus' voice. The sermon culminates with Jesus victorious over death by resurrecting the daughter of Jairus, symbolizing triumph over adversity. Thomas-Steele encourages his listeners to trust in Jesus during their toughest times, reinforcing that nothing can separate us from His love. The sermon essentially illuminates the battle against woundedness and the significance of trusting Jesus in trying times. It underscores the might of Jesus' voice in dealing with despair and doubt, encouraging listeners to concentrate on His voice even when faced with death.