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Austin Gardner reframes the concept of being 'lost' through the perspective of Jesus, emphasizing the inherent value of every individual.

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve spent any time in church, you’ve probably heard the word "lost" used as a label for people who are "wicked" or "wrong." But in this powerful mission's message, Austin Gardner reframes the word "lost" through the eyes of Jesus. [The Core Message] "You don't lose a pen that has no value to you. You lose things that belong to you." Drawing from the parables in Luke 15—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost sons—Austin explores why God is more of a "Search Party" t...

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