What would be the first thing you did if you won the mega jackpot lottery? How does that answer reveal your priorities in life? Jesus, in Luke 16, states that we were created to serve, with the question being who do we choose to serve? Thankfully, because of Christ’s service to us on the cross, we can seek to serve Him with all that we are and all that we have. Understanding that what is ours is actually really His helps us to be good stewards of His resources. And today we will learn that God rewards shrewd stewards!

*NOTE: There was a glitch to the start of the sermon, Pastor Mark is telling a story about a time when he was 8 and taking a road trip with his family.*Have you ever been lost? Or, maybe worse, has someone or something you loved ever been lost? It is hard to eat or sleep until you are reunited with the object of your love. So too is God's compassion for His beloved who are lost. As the Good Shepherd, He goes to extremes in order to rescue us back to Himself. This is the good news of the Gospel, and this good news is worthy of sharing, because "Our story is THE story of God's great rescue mission"!

This morning, we are blessed to have Pastor Keith Enko lead us in worship. Pastor and his wife Kim served at Emmanuel Lutheran in Hermitage (East Nashville) for 18 years. They also served in Buffalo, NY; New Hampshire; Pittsburgh, PA; and Panama City Beach, FL. They have been married for 47 years. Kim taught High School in Nashville for 15 years, and after playing tennis in College, has never lost a match to Pastor Keith (which he finds very frustrating!) Let’s be sure to give them a warm Our Savior welcome!

If you knew you were going to have one last conversation with someone you love, what would you say? When Paul has such an experience, he chooses to use the time to pray with them. He knew that there was power in prayer, and he sought that power in all circumstances. Who in your life could use a prayer partner today? What is stopping you from seeking the power of prayer? Today, we are reminded that: "God's people pray for one another!"

If you knew your time was coming to an end, how would you choose to spend it? Would you rush through the remainder of your bucket list?

Would you spend it with your favorite people, seeking comfort and sharing memories? Or would you volunteer that time in the service of others?

Jesus chose to spend his last hours washing his disciples' feet! When we are tempted to think that serving others is beneath us, we can remember, "The way of the Lord is one of service!”

We are blessed at Our Savior in Spring Hill to be a part of a multi-site model that includes our original campus in South Nashville. This model allows us to share resources, experiences, and a mutual mission of Living, Serving, and Giving by Joining Jesus in Community. This morning, Pastor Mark will be preaching at the Nashville campus, and our Senior Pastor, Lane Reuter, will be filling in at the Spring Hill campus.

We are blessed at Our Savior in Spring Hill to be a part of a multi-site model that includes our original campus in South Nashville. This model allows us to share resources, experiences, and a mutual mission of Living, Serving, and Giving by Joining Jesus in Community. This morning, Pastor Mark will be preaching at the Nashville campus, and our Senior Pastor, Lane Reuter, will be filling in at the Spring Hill campus.

"Say your sorry!" Starting as kids, we expect to hear these words at even the smallest of offenses. Yet, we don't speak them so easily ourselves. Forgiveness usually comes with a list of preconditions. Thankfully, this is not how God uses His gift of forgiveness. He freely gives what came at so great a price. And because of that, we can freely give this gift to one another, too. Because of Christ, we now live to forgive one another!

"There is no coming back from this!" Have you ever been to that point? So overwhelmingly confronted by the guilt of your actions that you can't find any possible hope for a future? The amazing thing about God's grace is it is given to those who least deserve it, like you and me. And this gift also provides an unexpected future, one of peace and restoration. This good news changes everything. So, let your guilt be replaced by God's amazing grace!

Have you ever been lost? It can be scary! Once you get your bearings, or someone comes and gets you, a feeling of joy soon replaces the fear. What is true for being physically lost is even more true for those who are spiritually lost. Thankfully, Jesus came to enact a great rescue mission, seeking and saving the lost. The result: a heavenly celebration! And because he invites us to journey with him, we can celebrate, knowing: "Rejoicing is a team sport!"