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Qualified to Declare

Arik Hayes·2819

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Part of Journey Through Matthew

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Summary

In this message from Matthew 9:1-8, Elder Arik Hayes highlights that Jesus' authority to forgive sins is the greatest miracle of all. While physical healings showcase God's power, Jesus demonstrated His true identity as the Son of Man by declaring forgiveness and restoring a paralytic into right standing with God. Believers are encouraged to bring hurting people directly to Jesus rather than trying to save them themselves, and to faithfully walk out their faith in daily home life.

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Matthew 9:1-8↗Matthew 8:33-34↗Psalms 103:1-3↗Luke 5:17↗

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Daniel 7:13-14

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Themes

Authority of ChristForgiveness of SinsActive FaithDaily ObedienceGlorifying God

Key Points

1.Believers doing kingdom work must look vertically to God for validation rather than seeking horizontal human approval.
2.Faithful disciples bring the heavy burden of hurting souls directly to Jesus instead of trying to act as their savior.
3.True faith is demonstrated when believers step out completely and trust God with all that they have.
4.Jesus' declaration of forgiveness removes spiritual guilt and establishes the believer in right standing with God.
5.Religious critics often struggle with Jesus because they fail to recognize His sovereign authority as the Son of Man prophesied in Scripture.
6.Jesus dealt with the distractions of His critics quickly and refocused His attention on loving and ministering to the person in need.
7.After receiving a miracle or salvation, believers are called to go home and walk out their faith faithfully in daily life.
8.The ultimate purpose behind every divine work and miracle is for people to stand in awe and glorify God.
9.While physical miracles are remarkable, the forgiveness of sins and salvation from death remains the single greatest miracle Jesus performs.

Sermon Moments

“{'text': "When you do the work of the Lord, you do not look to men for validation. You don't look for their approval.", 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '569.84'}”

“{'text': 'When you introduce somebody, one of the worst mistakes we do is now we try to become their savior.', 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '740.4'}”

“{'text': 'Do not be afraid, son; your sins are forgiven. The penalty is paid, the guilt removed, and you are declared to be in right standing with God.', 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '1227.68'}”

“{'text': 'How you going to come in my house, grab my piece of chicken, and give it to somebody else? ... That forgiveness is not yours to give. You are here acting like you God.', 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '1483.12'}”

“{'text': 'I love how he dealt with the distraction and then he turned back to his mission. Dealt with the naysayers and then turned back to the man to love on.', 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '1913.76'}”

“{'text': 'You got to walk this thing out every day. Cuz too many of us forget the miracle and focus on home.', 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '2033.68'}”

“{'text': "The greatest miracle isn't the miraculous healing of the paralytic... It is absolutely the forgiveness of sins.", 'speaker': 'Elder Arik Hayes', 'timestamp': '2127.2'}”

This Week

Stop seeking approval or validation from people in your service to God, keeping your heart focused vertically on Him.
Refrain from trying to fix or save people in your own strength, and instead lead them directly to Jesus through prayer and scripture.
Examine areas of your life where you need to put all your trust in God without keeping a safety net.
Remind yourself daily that through Christ's forgiveness, your penalty is paid, your guilt is removed, and you are in right standing with God.
Address negative comments or spiritual distractions quickly so you can stay focused on loving others and completing your mission.
Commit to walking out your Christian faith consistently within your home and daily routines.
Give God all the glory and honor whenever He performs a work or answers a prayer in your life.

Remember This

The greatest miracle Jesus offers is not physical healing, but the complete forgiveness of our sins that brings us into right standing with God.

A Challenge for You

Get to know Jesus, who shed His blood at Calvary to cover your offenses, and walk in His divine authority so that others may be led to Him and God may be glorified.

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