Seeker of the Lost, Rewarder of the Faithful

SEEKER OF THE LOST, REWARDER OF THE FAITHFUL

02/22/2026; Luke 19:1-27; Brett Westervelt; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus saves the outcasts of society who humbly receive Him but rejects the self-righteous who proudly refuse His Lordship. Therefore, rejoice in the Savior who has come and serve the King who will come again.

I. THE SEEKING SAVIOR HAS COME
   A. Present Mission: to Seek and Save – (Lk. 19:1)
   B. Seeking Sinner Meets Seeking Savior – (Lk. 19:2-10)
      1. A Seeking Sinner – (vv.2-4)
      2. The Seeking Savior – (vv.5-7)
      3. The Sinner’s Salvation – (vv.8-10)

II. REWARDING KING IS RETURNING
   A. Delayed Mission: to Reward and Judge – (Lk. 19:11)
   B. Fitting Rewards from Returning King – (Lk. 19:12-27)
      1. The Nobleman Prepares for Return – (vv.12-14)
         a. Servants’ Commission – (v.13)
         b. Citizens’ Delegation – (v.14)
      2. The Nobleman Returns – (Lk. 19:15-27)
         a. Faithful Servants Rewarded – (vv.15-19)
         b. False Servants Rejected – (vv.20-26)
         c. Foes Destroyed – (v.27)