Sermon: To The Lost (May 10, 2026)

Sermon: To The Lost (May 10, 2026)

From Oaks Parish by Oaks Parish

May 11, 2026 · 28 min · Season 4 · Episode 37

About this episode

This episode explores the themes of God's love and the importance of understanding His disposition towards the spiritually lost through biblical parables.

Scripture Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16 and Luke 15:1-10 Bryan Buck Quotes for Reflection Kylne R. Snodgrass, Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Few things are more important than our perception of God, for from that understanding we perceive our own identity, how we should think and act, and how the world ought to be. J.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke Christ’s love is a deep and mighty love. Just as the shepherd rejoiced to find his sheep, and the woman to find her money, so does the Lord Jesus rejoice to save sinners. It is a real pleasure to Him to pluck them as brands from the burning. It was His “food and drink” when upon earth to finish the work which He came to do. He felt constrained in spirit until it was accomplished. It is still His delight to show mercy. He is far more willing to save sinners than sinners are willing to be saved. N.T. Wright, Luke for Everyone In the stories of the sheep and the coin, the punch line in each case depends on the Jewish belief that the two halves of God’s creation, heaven and earth, were meant to fit together and be in harmony with each other. If you discover what’s going on in heaven, you’ll…

People in this episode

Host: Oaks Parish

Topics covered

  • God's love
  • spirituality
  • parables of Jesus
  • identity
  • salvation

Keywords

  • Ezekiel 34:11-16
  • Luke 15:1-10
  • salvation
  • spiritual identity
  • Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus, Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Luke, Luke for Everyone

Places: heaven, earth

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