Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24Companion Text: Psalm 34:1-81. The Context “And he said, ‘There was a man who had two sons.’” Luke 15:112. The Claim “And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them.” Luke 15:123. The Crisis “Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living.” Luke 15:134. The Conniving “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to my father…’” Luke 15:17-18(a)5. The Cost “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20(b)

1 Jesus has come TO FIND US. “He entered Jericho and was passing through. behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich.” Luke 19:1-22 Jesus has come TO FORGIVE US. “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.’” Luke 19:53 Jesus has come TO FREE US. “And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, ‘Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.’” Luke 19:8

Jesus has come TO FIND US. “He entered Jericho and was passing through. behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich.” Luke 19:1-22 Jesus has come TO FORGIVE US. “And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.’” Luke 19:53 Jesus has come TO FREE US. “And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, ‘Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.’” Luke 19:8

Sermon Text: Luke 5:17-26Companion Text: Isaiah 6:1-71. The Diagnosis “And when he saw their faith, he said, ‘Man, your sins are forgiven you.’” Luke 5:202. The Disease “When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, ‘Why do you question in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or tosay, ‘Rise and walk’?’” Luke 5:22-233. The Deliverance “‘But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins’—he said to the man who was paralyzed—‘I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.’” Luke 5:24

Sermon Text: Luke 5:17-26Companion Text: Isaiah 6:1-71. The Diagnosis “And when he saw their faith, he said, ‘Man, your sins are forgiven you.’” Luke 5:202. The Disease “When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, ‘Why do you question in your hearts? Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or tosay, ‘Rise and walk’?’” Luke 5:22-233. The Deliverance “‘But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins’—he said to the man who was paralyzed—‘I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.’” Luke 5:24

1. II Samuel 12:13-25 2. Romans 3:25-26 3. Psalm 51:1 4. Psalm 51:2 and Psalm 51:7 5. Psalm 51:3-6