Faith that Breaks the Roof | Mark 2:1-12 | Pastor Bob Erbig

In week two of our Upside Down Glory series, Pastor Bob Erbig walks through Mark 2:1–12 to show how faith becomes advocacy when it refuses to accept barriers that keep people from Jesus. Centered on the story of the paralytic whose friends literally break through a roof to bring him into Christ’s presence, this message confronts a culture that quietly assigns value based on ability, productivity, and “quality of life.” From modern genetic counseling pressures to healthcare systems that ration care, the same question echoes through the centuries: who decides which lives are worthy of access, dignity, and belonging? Jesus answers that question decisively—by forgiving, healing, and publicly defending a man the world would overlook. This sermon challenges the church to recognize disability ministry as a shared responsibility, calling believers to notice barriers, carry burdens together, and actively advocate for those who are often excluded—before birth and throughout life.Faith that truly believes Jesus is worth reaching will do whatever it takes to take the roof off and bring others to Him.