The Greatest Need of All

Brandon WareApril 12, 2026Sermons

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Passage: Mark 2:1-12

What’s your greatest need?

In Mark 2:1–12, a paralyzed man is brought to Jesus—desperate for healing. But what happens next is unexpected… and life-changing.

Before Jesus heals his body, He does something even greater:
“Son, your sins are forgiven.”

This moment reveals a powerful truth—our deepest need isn’t physical, it’s spiritual.

Religion can keep you busy.
It can make you feel like you’re making progress.
But it cannot forgive sin or change the heart.

Only Jesus can.

This message challenges us to look beyond surface-level fixes and come face-to-face with what truly matters:
• Forgiveness over performance
• Grace over effort
• Transformation over religion

Are you trusting in religion… or in Jesus?
Have you addressed symptoms… but ignored the root?

Jesus doesn’t just improve your life—He changes it from the inside out.

If you’re ready to respond to the Savior who came for you, visit https://whatasavior.com/journey to learn what it means to follow Jesus and take your next step in faith.

Hopewell Baptist Church – Monroe, NC
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