Lord If You Are Willing Make Me Clean| Greg Ford | ONE CHURCH

Lord If You Are Willing Make Me Clean| Greg Ford | ONE CHURCH

ICEBREAKER:

How did you see God move this last week?

Summary:

This sermon focuses on the transformative healing that Jesus offers to those who are broken, isolated, or struggling. Through His interactions with individuals in need, we explore how faith in Jesus leads to restoration and community. Emphasizing key encounters from the New Testament, this study encourages participants to reflect on their own lives and consider how they can invite Jesus into their situations for healing and wholeness.

Key Points

  1. Jesus' Compassion for the Marginalized: Jesus reaches out to those deemed unclean or outcasts, demonstrating His love for all.

  2. Faith as a Catalyst for Healing: The faith of individuals seeking healing play a crucial role in their restoration.

  3. The Importance of Community: Jesus not only heals individuals but also invites them into a community of believers, emphasizing the significance of belonging.

  4. Personal Invitation for Healing: Participants are encouraged to reflect on their lives and consider how they can invite Jesus into their struggles for healing.

    Scriptures Referenced

    • Mark 1:40-45 – The healing of the leper.

    • Luke 8:40-56 – The healing of the woman with the issue of blood and the restoration of Jairus' daughter.

    • Matthew 8:28-34 – The healing of the two demon-possessed men.

    • John 5:1-15 – The healing at the pool of Bethesda.

    • Romans 12:4-5 – The importance of being part of the body of Christ.

Conclusion:

This sermon invites us to recognize the profound love and compassion of Jesus, who is always ready to heal and restore those in need. As His followers, we have a role in fostering community and support, helping each other to experience the wholeness that Jesus offers. By bringing our struggles to Him in faith, we can expect transformative encounters that not only heal our wounds but also draw us closer to others in the body of Christ.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does the story of the leper teach us about approaching Jesus with our own struggles?

  2. How can we cultivate a faith that actively seeks healing in our lives?

  3. In what ways do we see the importance of community in the healings described in the Bible?

  4. How can we support others within our community who are seeking healing or restoration?

  5. Reflect on a time when you felt Jesus' healing in your own life. What did that experience teach you?

Guided Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts, acknowledging our brokenness and the areas in our lives where we need Your healing touch. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who reaches out to us with compassion and love. Help us to have the faith to approach Him boldly, seeking restoration not only for ourselves but also for those around us.

May we be vessels of Your healing in our community, supporting one another as we walk this journey of faith together. Guide us as we reflect on our experiences and help us to invite You into our lives more fully. Thank You for the promise of wholeness and the gift of community. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.

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