Sunday October 12, 2025

Sermon Title: Redeeming Love

Series Big Idea: Emphasizing the culmination of God’s promises in Jesus and the Church’s mission  

Sermon Big Idea: Faith in Christ’s redeeming love transforms and testifies 

Introduction:

In every season of brokenness, it is faith in Jesus Christ alone that becomes our rescue, for only He can reach us where we are. Christ’s redeeming love stepped into our hopelessness, offering Himself so that by faith, we experience true compassion and hope.

Mark 2:1-12

When he entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and he was speaking the word to them. 3 They came to him bringing a paralytic, carried by four of them. 4 Since they were not able to bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, they removed the roof above him, and after digging through it, they lowered the mat on which the paralytic was lying. 5 Seeing their faith, Jesus told the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” 6 But some of the scribes were sitting there, questioning in their hearts: 7 “Why does he speak like this? He’s blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 8 Right away Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were thinking like this within themselves and said to them, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier: to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up, take your mat, and walk’? 10 But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he told the paralytic—11 “I tell you: get up, take your mat, and go home.”12 Immediately he got up, took the mat, and went out in front of everyone. As a result, they were all astounded and gave glory to God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!” 

Redeeming Love Pursues Us in Our Brokenness

Through faith in Jesus, redeeming love overcomes every obstacle and refuses to leave anyone behind, regardless of how unreachable we may appear. When we trust in Christ, we see His relentless pursuit at work, even through the faithful prayers and actions of others, proving that no one is beyond the loving reach of the Savior.

Redeeming Love Addresses Our Deepest Need

Jesus addresses our deepest need by forgiving our sins and restoring us when we trust in Him, not just by providing momentary help, but by giving us a new identity as children of God. The miracle of forgiveness comes through faith in Christ, who, once and for all, paid our debt and invites us into lasting wholeness.

Redeeming Love Will Transform Us

Transformation is a natural result of faith in Jesus Christ; He changes lives in unmistakable ways so that what once defined or carried us becomes a testimony to His power. As we put our trust in Him, we are compelled to testify and the new life we live is living proof of His redeeming work, pointing others to faith in Him.

Conclusion

It is by faith in Jesus Christ that God’s redeeming love still breaks through every barrier to reach us, offering hope and restoration in every circumstance. Christ’s finished work means we aren’t just restored, we are resurrected, given new life and a testimony that endures through Him.

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