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The Joy of Finding the Lost Luke 15:1-10. 1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying:
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The Joy of Finding the Lost Luke 15:1-10
1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 "And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 "And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'
7 "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. 8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 "And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:1-10
Three Eternal Truths • God Cares
Three Eternal Truths • God Cares • God Searches
Three Eternal Truths • God Cares • God Searches • God Rejoices
Three Eternal Truths • God Cares • God Searches • God Rejoices • Two Parables Which Illustrate This
The Parable of the Lost Sheep 4 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 "And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 "And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' 7 "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance." Luke 15:1-7
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep • Often do not know they are lost
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep • Often do not know they are lost • They do not know the way back
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep • Often do not know they are lost • They do not know the way back • The value of one sheep vs. 99 sheep
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep • Often do not know they are lost • They do not know the way back • The value of one sheep vs. 99 sheep • Must have someone to find them
The Parable of the Lost Sheep • Helplessness of lost sheep • Often do not know they are lost • They do not know the way back • The value of one sheep vs. 99 sheep • Must have someone to find them • The joy of finding the lost!
Parable of the Joyful Shepherd 4 "What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? 5 "And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 "And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!' 7 "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:1-7
The Parable of the Lost Coin 8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 "And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:8-10
The Parable of the Lost Coin • First parable: value & compassion
The Parable of the Lost Coin • First parable: value & compassion • This parable: value and persistence
The Parable of the Lost Coin • First parable: value & compassion • This parable: value and persistence • Extreme measures to find the lost
The Parable of the Lost Coin • First parable: value & compassion • This parable: value and persistence • Extreme measures to find the lost • Joy of finding the lost!
Parable of the Joyful Woman 8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 "And when she has found it, she calls her friends and neighbors together, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the piece which I lost!' 10 "Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents." Luke 15:8-10
Story of the Joyful Church • Value of the lost
Story of the Joyful Church • Value of the lost • Effort to seek and find the lost
Story of the Joyful Church • Value of the lost • Effort to seek and find the lost • The happiest experience of life • is to be rescued by God
Story of the Joyful Church • Value of the lost • Effort to seek and find the lost • We should celebrate what • heaven celebrates!
Story of the Joyful Church • Value of the lost • Effort to seek and find the lost • The rest of the story??
What We Have Done to Get the Word Out Is Having Success • House to House/Heart to Heart—this month • Mailings to local churches of Christ • Mailing to local denominations • Mailing to PBCC Eissey Campus Theatre patrons • Mailing to local, state & federal gov’t officials • Listed on online community calendars • Made cards & flyers available for member’s use • Ordered car magnets August 15-17, 2008
What’s in the Works Right Now • 1/4 page ad in PB Post – run week b/f seminar • 60-second radio ads – run one week b/f seminar • Banner on side of building – late this week • Sending flyers & cards to those who register, so that they can let others know about the seminar August 15-17, 2008
What’s Left for US to Do 1. INVITE OTHERS! - Use cards, flyers, e-invitation, email web link 2. REGISTER FOR TICKETS YOURSELF! - To guarantee your seat, bring someone with you August 15-17, 2008
A free seminar that explores the Christian heritage of America from its very beginning to its dismantling in today’s culture
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