Where Are the Nine?: “The Difference Between Being Healed & Being Saved” - Luke 17:11-19

Where Are the Nine? | The Dangerous Sin of an Ungrateful Heart We live in one of the most prosperous, comfortable, and technologically advanced eras in human history—yet rates of anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction are at an all-time high. Could it be that our abundance has blinded us to our need for gratitude? In this powerful message, we dive into Luke 17:11-19, where Jesus heals ten desperate lepers on the border of Samaria. While all ten received miraculous physical healing, only one—a double outcast Samaritan—turned back to throw himself at Jesus’ feet in loud, radical praise. Jesus asked a haunting question: "Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?" Join us as we explore the vital difference between receiving temporal blessings from God and experiencing true, soul-transforming salvation. Discover how to confront the modern "cancer of entitlement" and cultivate a genuinely grateful heart that steps out in faith, even when the gospel looks foolish to the world. 📜 All Scriptures Referenced -Isaiah 59:2 – Quoted to remind the congregation that iniquities cause a separation between humanity and God. -Ephesians 5:19 – Quoted regarding the command for believers to address one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, making melody to the Lord. -Hebrews 13:15 – Quoted regarding continually offering up a "sacrifice of praise" as the fruit of our lips. -2 Kings 5 – Referenced for the Old Testament historical account of Naaman the Syrian being healed of leprosy after his faith was tested by Elisha. -Numbers 12 & 2 Chronicles 26 – Referenced generally regarding Miriam and King Uzziah being struck with leprosy as an act of divine judgment. -1 Chronicles 16 – Referenced regarding King David appointing worship leaders to sing God's praises when the Ark of the Covenant arrived in Jerusalem. -The Book of Job – Referenced at the end to show how Job blessed the name of the Lord when things were both given and taken away. 🔗 CONNECT WITH US ⛪ Visit Our Website: www.gtcny.org 📍 Find Us in Person: Grace and Truth Church is a Reformed Baptist Church at 50 Columbia Ave in Hartsdale NY, 10530. If this message challenged or encouraged you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to our channel, and hit the NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss a weekly sermon! Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 00:01:14 - Opening Prayer for Illumination 00:02:25 - Introduction: Prosperity, Anxiety, and the Lack of Gratitude 00:05:41 - What Does Real Thankfulness Look Like? 00:08:29 - Overview of the Three Sermon Points 00:08:44 - Point 1: The Pain of the Sinner (The Outcast Region of Samaria) 00:10:31 - The Miserable Condition of Ancient Leprosy 00:15:12 - Leprosy as a Symbol for the Human Condition and Sin 00:17:56 - Point 2: The Pity of the Savior (The Cry for Mercy) 00:21:17 - Understanding the Difference Between Grace and Mercy 00:23:42 - The Test of Faith: Walking Out Future Grace 00:25:18 - Old Testament Echo: The Healing of Naaman the Syrian 00:27:06 - The Gospel as Foolishness to a Merit-Based World 00:30:00 - How Believers Should Cry Out to God in Trials 00:31:35 - Point 3: The Praise of the Samaritan (The Astonishment of Healing) 00:33:02 - The Double Outcast Turns Back to Worship 00:35:38 - Common Grace vs. Saving Faith (Healed vs. Saved) 00:37:52 - Practical Way 1: Cultivating Prayerful Awareness 00:38:54 - Practical Way 2: Expressing Gratitude Through Worship and Song 00:40:25 - Practical Way 3: Combating the Entitlement Mindset 00:43:26 - Scriptural Warning: Romans 1 and the Criminality of Ingratitude 00:48:00 - Conclusion: Repenting of a Complaining Heart 00:49:05 - Final Closing Prayer #ChristianSermon #Luke17 #Gratitude #WhereAreTheNine #GospelOfLuke #FaithAlone #FaithAndGrace #RobertGianserra #TrueWorship