In a powerful narrative drawn from Luke 17:11 –19, the sermon centers on Jesus healing ten lepers, only one of whom—a Samaritan, a social and religious outsider—returns to give thanks, illustrating that true healing encompasses both physical restoration and spiritual transformation. The passage underscores the pervasive reality of sin's separation from God, yet reveals Christ's mercy as accessible even to the most marginalized, as seen in the Old Testament story of Naaman and Jesus' own rejection by the Jewish leaders who, despite their religious privilege, failed to recognize divine grace. The sermon emphasizes that while all ten were cleansed physically, only the Samaritan's faith led to genuine gratitude and spiritual salvation, highlighting that God's grace is not merely received but must be responded to with worship and thanksgiving. It warns against the danger of ungratefulness, especially in times of abundance, and calls believers to move beyond mere reception of blessings to active, joyful glorification of God, demonstrating that authentic faith is evidenced not in self-centered benefit but in selfless gratitude and witness. Ultimately, the message affirms that salvation is found not in ethnic or cultural identity, but in faith in Christ alone, whose grace restores not only the body but the soul and renews fellowship with God.