In this message Moments with the Master from Mark 1:40–45, we explore the unforgettable encounter between Jesus and a man suffering from leprosy—a moment that reveals Jesus as a compassionate rebel who refused to bow to rules that wounded rather than healed. As we walk through the history, stigma, and emotional devastation surrounding leprosy, we see the depth of isolation this man endured and the radical love Jesus demonstrated in touching, healing, and restoring him. This story invites us to rethink our assumptions about suffering, challenge harmful judgments, and follow Jesus into places of human pain with courage, tenderness, and grace. Whether you’re feeling lonely, unseen, or weighed down by shame, the heart of Christ moves near, heals deeply, and calls us to do the same for others. Keywords: Jesus heals leper, Mark 1 sermon, compassion of Jesus, moments with the Master, Christian encouragement, loneliness and faith, healing and restoration.

Come to Jesus Moment • Seeds of Greatness — In a world driven by status and achievement, Jesus offers a radically different vision of greatness rooted in humility, service, and a transformed heart. In this message, Pastor Steve takes us back to the Upper Room where the disciples argued about who was greatest, even as Jesus prepared to give His life. Through His shocking act of washing their feet and through the surprising, imperfect people in His genealogy—Abraham, David, Tamar, Rahab, Manasseh, Josiah, Peter, Paul, and more—we see that God’s story has always been written with flawed but willing people. Their stories remind us that God works in us, through us, and often in spite of us as He shapes our lives for His purposes. This message invites you into your own Come to Jesus Moment, remembering that Jesus came to seek and save the lost and that true life is found in His name.

In “Called to Follow,” we look closely at Luke 5:1–11 and the powerful moment when Jesus called Peter to leave everything and follow Him. Pastor Steve shares his own come-to-Jesus story and how an unexpected encounter changed the direction of his life. Through Peter’s journey—from the miraculous catch, to his fears and failures, to his restoration in John 21—we see how Jesus meets us with grace and invites us into a deeper, wholehearted commitment. This message challenges each of us to consider what we might still be holding back and reminds us that when Jesus says, “Follow Me,” it’s a call that transforms everything.