The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin | Pastor Paul Lawler
Christ Church Memphis
English - February 26, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality Spirituality memphis christ church memphis shane stanford chris carter maxie dunnam we believe in memphis christ church wesleyan Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Sermon: The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
Series: The Parables of Jesus
Teacher: Paul Lawler
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10
In a congregation composed of tax collectors, sinners, and Pharisees, Jesus delivers a message that resonates with the depths of human experience. He speaks of those considered "lost" by societal standards, emphasizing the distinction between habitual sinners in need of repentance and the self-righteous who see no need for redemption.
Drawing parallels between physical and spiritual lostness, Pastor Paul Lawler unveils the weighty significance of being lost without realizing it. He illustrates the relentless pursuit of the Great Shepherd for those who have strayed from the fold. We see how the transformative power of repentance and the boundless joy that ensues when a lost soul is found.
Listeners are challenged to confront the reality of sin and embrace the freedom found in submission to God. It beckons us to join in the heavenly celebration that unfolds when a wandering soul returns home.