The sermon titled “The Child is Not Dead” emphasizes the importance of defending the Christian faith through understanding and rightly dividing Scripture. It challenges believers to engage in apologetics rather than apologizing for their faith. The sermon explores the intentionality of Jesus’ actions, such as His journey across the Sea of Galilee to deliver a demoniac, showing that God’s plans are purposeful, even when they aren’t immediately understood. The message draws parallels between two stories of healing—a woman suffering for 12 years and a young girl on the brink of death—highlighting that what seems dead in our lives may only be sleeping, awaiting God’s touch to bring it back to life. The overarching theme is one of hope and faith, urging believers to trust in God’s timing and not to fear, as He is always at work.