God's Gracious Pursuit

GOD’S GRACIOUS PURSUIT

11/30/2025; Luke 15:1-32; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus is the one true Savior who joyfully and persistently seeks
and saves the lost. Therefore, whether we’re a worldly sinner or a self-righteous
Pharisee, we must own our desperate need for God’s grace, repent of our sin,
and rejoice that the Father welcomes us home and celebrates our return!

I. CONTEXT OF GOD’S PURSUIT – (15:1-2)
   A. Gathering of Sinners – (Luke 15:1)
   B. Grumbling of Pharisees – (Luke 15:2)

II. TENACITY OF GOD’S PURSUIT – (15:3-10)
   A. Lost Sheep – (Luke 15:3-7)
      1. Diligent Pursuit
      2. Extravagant Celebration
      3. Heavenward Connection
   B. Lost Coin – (Luke 15:8-10)

III. COMPASSION OF GOD’S PURSUIT – (15:11-32)
   A. Younger Son – (Luke 15:11-20a)
      1. Rebellion
      2. Ruin
      3. Repentance
      4. Restoration
   B. Loving Father – (Luke 15:20b-24)
   C. Older Son – (Luke 15:25-32)
      1. Resents the Father
      2. Refuses to Celebrate