The Moment That Changes Everything: Healing, Forgiveness, and Following Jesus

In this deeply personal and hope-filled sermon from Luke 5:12–26, we’re invited to look beyond familiar stories of miraculous healing to the deeper truth of Jesus' mission: to make us clean, to forgive our sins, and to transform our lives.

Through the story of a man with leprosy and another who was paralyzed, we see that Jesus doesn't just have the power to heal—He is willing to meet us in our pain, our shame, and our doubts. When the leper asks, “If you are willing, you can make me clean,” Jesus responds with a compassionate touch. And when the paralyzed man is lowered through the roof by his faithful friends, Jesus shocks the crowd by forgiving his sins—an act that only God could perform.

This message walks through these stories not only with biblical insight, but through personal reflection, modern parallels, and relatable storytelling. Whether you're feeling like the outcast, the skeptical observer, or someone who's been healed and now carries the light of Christ—you’ll be challenged to ask: Have I had that moment where everything changes?

Key truths unpacked in this sermon:

Jesus is willing to make us clean.

Jesus has the authority to forgive our sins.

Jesus changes everything—our hearts, our stories, and our future.

You’ll be invited to identify with each character and walk away not just in awe, but transformed—and ready to share your story of how Jesus is still changing lives.