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I Wish You Would

Brandon Freeman·2819

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Summary

In this message on Matthew 8:1-4, Pastor Brandon Freeman examines the miracle of Jesus healing the man with leprosy. The sermon challenges believers to reframe their struggles through the lens of God's unchanging goodness and to step out in faith despite feeling unworthy or ostracized. God is not only able, but entirely willing to touch our deepest wounds, cleanse our lives, and demonstrate that miracles are available for anyone who comes to Him in humble faith.

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Matthew 8:1-4↗Matthew 8:2↗Matthew 5↗Psalms 27:10↗

Themes

God's Goodness

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I Wish You Would

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Mar 31, 2026

Miracles

Faith and Humility

Identity in Christ

Overcoming Rejection

Altar and Sacrifice

Pastor's Points

1.Miracles are for misfits, too.
2.Humility beckons a miracle.
3.Faith manifests miracles.
4.You are worthy and God is willing.

Key Points

1.Many believers rarely experience God's supernatural hand because their lives are kept in comfortable positions where they don't truly need Him.
2.God's goodness is not defined by our present circumstances or opinions; goodness is His innate character and identity.
3.Walking in God-given purpose naturally attracts influence and alignment without needing to artificially seek external approval or followers.
4.Taking spiritual risks and overcoming societal obstacles is often the necessary pathway to experiencing God's miraculous rewards.
5.True worship begins with humbling oneself before God in reverent posture prior to presenting any request.
6.When Jesus touched the leper, He was touching what was bound to the man, proving that a believer's past condition or mistake does not define their identity.
7.The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty; true faith grows when facing situations where outcomes are entirely uncertain.
8.God specializes in redeeming individuals who feel isolated, forgotten, or rejected by others.

Sermon Moments

“Many of us will never truly experience the hand of God in our lives because our lives are not in the position to really need it.”

“God is not good because you call Him good. God's goodness is simply who He is.”

“Instead of buying followers, why don't you walk in your purpose?”

“Sometimes the obstacle is the way. God expects you to go through something just to see if you believe in the request.”

“Jesus did not touch the leper; He touched what was touching the leper.”

“Miracles are for misfits, too.”

“The opposite of faith is not doubt; the opposite of faith is certainty.”

“You hold the key to your own prison and won't ever let yourself out until you stop caring what people think.”

This Week

Shift your perspective daily by giving thanks for God's goodness regardless of financial, marital, or emotional circumstances.
Focus on walking faithfully in your God-given purpose instead of seeking validation or popularity on social media.
Approach God in prayer with a posture of genuine worship and humility before asking Him to address your personal needs.
Refuse to let past mistakes or societal labels define your identity; align your self-worth with God's word.
Step out in bold faith and take necessary spiritual risks even when feeling unworthy or facing heavy obstacles.
Embrace moments of uncertainty as targeted opportunities to stretch and strengthen your trust in God.
Pray specifically for the needs and breakthroughs of others around you rather than focusing solely on your own problems.

Remember This

God is entirely willing to touch you in your darkest condition, proving that you are worthy of His miraculous, restoring love.

A Challenge for You

Come to God without reservation, surrender your heavy burdens completely at the altar, and pray fervently for the breakthrough of your neighbor.

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