A Wandering Sheep and a Joyful Shepherd

This sermon examines the Parable of the Lost Sheep to reveal the profound joy Christ experiences when a sinner repents. It challenges the self-righteousness of those who view themselves as superior to others, emphasizing that all people are lost sheep who require the active pursuit of the Good Shepherd. The message clarifies that repentance is not a human achievement but a gift of divine grace, urging believers to confess their sins freely and without hesitation. By highlighting the shepherd's delight in rescue, the sermon calls the church to extend compassion to both obvious sinners and those who remain blind to their own spiritual condition, trusting in the Savior's power to seek and save.