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Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 5:27-32Jobey McGintyJesus doesn't keep His distance from the people the world avoids or calls outsiders. In Luke 5, we see Him walk straight toward a hated tax collector named Levi. Levi hasn't cleaned up his life...he hasn't somehow made himself worthy or earned a place at God's table. And Levi knew he didn't belong. Everyone else agreed. Tax collectors were seen as traitors and thieves. Yet Jesus stops, looks at him, and says, “Follow me” (Luke 5:27–28). Jesus comes for sinners, not the respectable. When religious leaders complain, Jesus answers clearly: “Those who are well have no need of a physician… I have not come to call the righteous but sinners” (Luke 5:31–32). Grace moves first. Jesus eats with Levi. He calls him before he changes. And that call leads to real repentance and real joy.

Welcome to Day 2879 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2879 – “Never Too Little, Never Too Lost”  based on Luke 8:22-39 Putnam Church Message – 05/10/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “Never Too Little, Never Too Lost.”   Last week's message was “Freedom from Bondage,” in which we learned that, regardless of the storms of life we face or the bondage we have experienced, through Christ we can withstand them and live free because believers fight on the winning side. Today, we continue with our twenty-second message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “Never Too Little, Never Too Lost.” Our core passage today is Luke 8:40-56, which is found on page 1607 of your pew Bibles. Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman 40 Now when Jesus returned, a crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Then a man named Jairus, a synagogue leader, came and fell at Jesus' feet, pleading with him to come to his house 42 because his only daughter, a girl of about twelve, was dying. As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years,[a] but no one could heal her. 44 She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. 45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked. When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.”  46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.”47 Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed. 48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.” 49 While Jesus was still speaking, someone came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” he said. “Don't bother the teacher anymore.” 50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don't be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” 51 When he arrived at the house of Jairus, he did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John and James, and the child's father and mother. 52 Meanwhile, all the people were wailing and mourning for her. “Stop wailing,” Jesus said. “She is not dead but asleep.” 53 They laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But he took her by the hand and said, “My child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and at once she stood up. Then Jesus told them to give her something to eat. 56 Her parents were astonished, but he ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened. Opening Prayer Father, we come before You today as people who sometimes feel rushed, overlooked, unclean, afraid, delayed, or disappointed. We confess that we often measure people by status, strength, influence, or usefulness, but Jesus never does. Lord, open our hearts to Your Word today. Help us see that no one is too little for Your attention, and no one is too lost for Your grace. Teach us to trust You when life is urgent, when hope seems delayed, and even when it feels like death has spoken the final word. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing to You, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Introduction: Jesus Looks at the One I read a story about the former president of Taylor University, Jay Kesler, who once said with a smile, “I have an office full of pictures in which I'm shaking hands with great dignitaries, all of whom are looking at someone else.” That line makes us laugh because we know exactly what he means. We have all seen it. Someone important shakes your hand, but their eyes are scanning the room. They are already looking for the next person, the next opportunity, the next more important conversation. But Jesus is never like that. If Jesus were to shake your hand, He would not be looking past you. He would not be distracted by the crowd behind you. He would look into your eyes, into your soul, into the places you hide from everybody else, and He would say, “You matter to Me.” That is the heartbeat of our message today: Never Too Little, Never Too Lost. We are continuing in Luke 8:40–56, and I encourage you to read the full passage from the New Living Translation. Luke places two stories together that belong together: the dying daughter of Jairus and the suffering woman who touched the edge of Jesus' robe. One is a young girl from a respected household. / The other is an unnamed woman pushed to the edges of society. One has a father who can publicly plead her case. / The other has no public advocate at all. One is twelve years old. / The other has suffered for twelve years. One is loved in the center of the community. / The other has lived on the outside, isolated by illness, shame, and ceremonial uncleanness. And Jesus moves toward both of them. That is good news. Which brings us to the first of four truths today. Main Point 1: Jesus Is Never Too Busy for the Broken Luke tells us that when Jesus returned to Galilee, the crowd welcomed Him because they had been waiting for Him. This is important. In the previous passage, Jesus had crossed the lake into Gentile territory. There, He delivered a man who was possessed, tormented, isolated, and living among the tombs. We called that message “Freedom from Bondage.” The people of that region saw a transformed man sitting at Jesus' feet, clothed and in his right mind — and they asked Jesus to leave. Now Jesus comes back across the lake, likely to the area around Capernaum, and this crowd is waiting. Can you imagine the scene? People are pressing forward. Some are hoping for healing. Some are curious. Some are desperate. Some just want to see what Jesus will do next. And then a respected man steps out of the crowd. His name is Jairus. Luke calls him a leader or official of the synagogue. He was probably not a rabbi, but a lay elder — the kind of man who helped oversee worship, teaching, building care, and community matters. / In a Jewish village, the synagogue was not merely a church building. It was the center of communal life. Jairus would have been known, respected, and influential. But on this day, Jairus is not standing tall as a dignified religious leader. He falls at Jesus' feet. Why? Because his only daughter is dying. Parents understand this scene immediately. There are few fears deeper than the fear of losing a child. Jairus does not come to debate theology. He does not come to protect his reputation. He does not come wondering whether being seen with Jesus might damage his standing among other leaders. His daughter is dying, and suddenly nothing else matters. It reminds us of the centurion in Luke 7, whose beloved servant was near death. It reminds us of the widow of Nain, whose only son had died, and Jesus stepped into her grief before she even asked. In that message, we said, “There is Always Hope.” Here again, Luke shows us that Jesus moves toward human sorrow. And notice this: Jesus goes with Jairus. He does not say, “I am too busy.” He does not say, “There are too many people here.” He does not say, “You synagogue leaders have not always supported Me.” He does not say, “I just came back from a stormy voyage and a difficult rejection.” Jesus goes. Object Lesson: The Calendar and the Empty Space Imagine holding up a packed calendar or a long to-do list. Every line is filled. Every hour is claimed. There is no margin. Then hold up a blank sticky note and place it in the middle. That blank space represents the interruption. Most of us do not like interruptions. We say, “I was on my way to something important.” But Jesus shows us that sometimes / the interruption is the ministry. Jairus interrupted Jesus' public welcome. / The suffering woman will interrupt Jairus' emergency. /...

Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 5:1-11Jobey McGintyJesus meets Peter at work, not after he cleans himself up. When the nets overflow, Peter sees the truth about himself and about Jesus: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord” (Luke 5:8). But Jesus doesn't leave. He calls. “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men” (Luke 5:10–11). Grace comes first. Then the call. That's the gospel.

Luke: To the Least, the Last & the Lost - Luke 4.31-44Jobey McGintyIn Luke 4:31–44, the crowds are stunned because Jesus doesn't just talk about truth—His word carries authority. Demons obey Him. Sickness leaves. Evil recognizes Him, even when people hesitate. Jesus is the Holy One of God who confronts darkness and wins. He doesn't negotiate with sin or evil. He defeats it. Not every sickness or challenging situation will be met with a miracle in this life, but He is working all things for your good, and it all points to a certain future free of sin, brokenness and death.

Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 4.1-15Jobey McGintyFaith doesn't make our lives easy, or more comfortable. In Luke 4:1–15, we see the truth: Jesus didn't avoid the wilderness; He faced it head-on. Tested while hungry and alone, Jesus resisted Satan by trusting God's Word. Where we fail, Jesus succeeded—not as a distant God, but as a man empowered by the Spirit. He understands your weakness and offers grace instead of shame. He meets us in the midst of our struggle and walks with us, as fully God and fully man.

Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 2.41-52Jobey McGintyMany believe faith should make life simple. Clear answers. Easy growth. But Luke shows us a different picture. A young Jesus stays behind in the temple, and even His parents are confused and anxious. Real faith often includes tension. Questions. Waiting. The lie is that closeness to God means we always understand what He's doing. Mary and Joseph assume Jesus should follow their plans. But Jesus says, “Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?” (Luke 2:49). God is not learning who He is. He already knows. And He is inviting us to trust Him, not manage Him. Here's the gospel hope. This boy is fully God and fully man. “The Word became flesh” (John 1:14). He grows in wisdom and obedience (Luke 2:51–52), not to earn God's love, but to give His life for sinners. Jesus obeys where we fail. He seeks the Father perfectly. And He does it for us. Come and see Jesus for who He really is. Not just a good example. Not just a moral teacher. He is God who came near. Read Luke 2:41–52. Ask honest questions. Bring your confusion. And trust the Son who knows the Father—and leads us home.

Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 3.1-22Jobey McGintyThe gospel alternative is not trying harder. It's trusting the One John points to. John says, “He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire” (Luke 3:16). Jesus steps into the water, not because He needs repentance, but to stand with sinners. And when He does, the Father speaks: “You are my beloved Son” (Luke 3:22). Real change flows from being made new in Christ. Let us examine our hearts. Not just our past decisions, but our present fruit. Are you trusting Jesus, or just the memory of a moment?

Luke: To the Least, the Last, & the Lost - Luke 3.23-38Jobey McGintyWe might think that difficult passages in the Bible—like confusing genealogies or apparent contradictions—undermine its reliability. However, Luke's record of Jesus' lineage (Luke 3:23–38) proves the opposite. By tracing Christ back to Adam, Luke demonstrates that the gospel is rooted in actual history, not abstract ideas. Genealogies aren't mistakes; they are intentional records showing God working through sinners and outsiders. Jesus entered our broken family lines to redeem them, proving He is both the Son of David and the Son of God. These details exist so you can have "certainty" in what you believe (Luke 1:4).

03/29/2026 The Unexpected KingThe King Who Saves the Lost | Luke 19:1-10BIG IDEA: Jesus is the King who seeks and saves the lost.If you haven't come to Christ, it's likely that you haven't realized your need for Him.1. Zacchaeus was in plain sight but was still unseen, not hiding, but overlooked.Who are the unseen “Zacchaeus's” in your world that God is showing you that you've been overlooking?2. Jesus sees the lost and saves them. God is able to save the hopeless.See Luke 19:10.TWO CHALLENGES FOR THIS WEEK:CHALLENGE #1: See one person. I can't reach people I don't see.CHALLENGE #2: Stop and move toward them. Jesus stopped, so can I.

Pastor Josh Lee 

1. Jesus Restores the Desperate (8:40-48)2. Jesus Raises the Dead (8:49-56)

01/04/2026 - Luke 2.40-52 - Guest Pastor Mike SchultzeSermon Videohttps://youtu.be/4V-9m4i9a1gFull Worship Servicehttps://youtu.be/WrpVlsomq9YChildren's Message (Video)https://youtu.be/ailP2bcL_Z0~~Recent Videos:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/recent~~Prayer Requests:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/prayers~~Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. Watch View past worship services, sermons, bible studies, and devotions.https://www.faithmoorpark.com/~~Support Faith Lutheran Church:Online Giving:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving~~Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.

What does it mean that Jesus came to seek and to save the lost?

Jesus Came to Seek and Save the Lost - Luke 19:1-10 - Stephen Watson

On today's podcast, Pastor Cameron shows us that Jesus came to earth because we were lost. Christmas was God's idea to kickstart Christ's salvation of the lost! 

Do you ever find yourself “up a tree” spiritually—stuck, searching, curious, but scared to get closer to Jesus? Zacchaeus was literally there, up a sycamore tree, trying to catch a glimpse of the Savior. But before he could find Jesus, Jesus found him. In this message, we'll see how Christ meets us in our stuck places, calls us by name, and teaches us what true forgiveness is. Pastor Schroeder's sermon preached at Faith on November 2, 2025. Intro/Outro Music: “Depth of Field” by David Hilowitz

In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 19:41, David Platt challenges us to be loving toward those who are far from Him.Listen to our newest podcast, Everyday Radical!Explore more content from Radical.

This week at our Jackson Campus, Campus Pastor Mitch Johnson is continuing our verse-by-verse, expository journey through the Gospel of Luke—now under our new series title, Who Is This Jesus? . We hope this resource is a blessing to you. For more information about The Point Church, please visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.Takeaway: "Jesus is Enough Even When All Hope Seems Lost"

Garen Forsythe | 08-24-2025 | Live Sent - A Passion for the Lost - Luke 15 by TABC

In this sermon, the Reverend Jacob Smith explains how being lost, helpless, and dead is where God often does the greatest work in our lives.

Vision Series: Seeking the Lost   Luke 15:1-7, Luke 19:10 Pastor Sam Bay   Sermon theme will be centered around understanding Jesus' heart for the lost and striving to share Jesus' heart as we move to two services

Vision Series: Seeking the Lost   Luke 15:1-7, Luke 19:10 Pastor Sam Bay   Sermon theme will be centered around understanding Jesus' heart for the lost and striving to share Jesus' heart as we move to two services

Sermon text: Luke 15:8-10

9/21/2025 - Luke 16:1-15 - Pastor Sean DemingFull Worship Servicehttps://youtu.be/dgJGLTw3Lgk~~Recent Videos:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/recent~~Prayer Requests:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/prayers~~Visit our web site to learn more about Faith Lutheran Church. Watch View past worship services, sermons, bible studies, and devotions.https://www.faithmoorpark.com/~~Support Faith Lutheran Church:Online Giving:https://www.faithmoorpark.com/giving~~Faith Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod (LCMS) located in Moorpark, California.]]>

I think we can all identify with the feeling of having lost something. It can be inconvenient, frustrating, sometimes even scary depending on what was lost. If the thing that was lost is important then we will spend time looking for it and we will be so excited and relieved when we find it. This sermon looks at Luke chapter 15 where Jesus tells three parables about things that are lost. In each we see the heart of Jesus for those who are lost, the effort God has put into finding those who are lost, and the joy the Lord feels when those who are lost become found. Through these parables there is a question and an invitation for those who are lost. God has provided a way to be found, but we must realize that being found by God is better than wherever we might be in our lostness.

In Luke 15 Jesus tells two different stories to help us understand that no matter how lost we are, God is coming after us.  If you prefer to listen, stream, and/or watch, join us and subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingwoodmethodist

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Luke: The Stories | The Lost | Luke 15:1-32 Sermon from May 26, 2025 – Deron Spoo, Pastor Part 3 of 4 of the series Luke: The Stories

True satisfaction in your life depends on your seeking God and knowing him.

  When Hope is Lost Luke 24:13-35 April 27, 2025 Pastor Gary Watkins  

Pastor Dean preaches on God's diligent heart for the lost.

Pastor Dean preaches on God's diligent heart for the lost.

In Jesus' parable of the prodigal son, we see several important truths in regards to the human heart and the need for salvation through Jesus Christ. Ultimately, there is only ONE SOLUTION to our wicked, miserable hearts… we need a new one! And a new heart can ONlY come through Jesus Christ! 2 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." ________________________________________ Links to Sermon Notes & Answers: ➤Sermon Notes (Blank): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_c8bfc31cf8314db5963375afaaea5a59.pdf ➤Sermon Notes (Answers): https://www.sheridanhills.org/_files/ugd/30fec2_e8029cbc92234315b159e357742b1c8d.pdf ________________________________________ In this video: Review of previous sermons in series Main Points Application ________________________________________ Subscribe to this channel to catch weekly expositional sermons from the Bible. ________________________________________ Explore more sermons and information: https://www.sheridanhills.org/watch-new ________________________________________ Follow us: ➤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheridanhills/ ➤Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheridanhills01 ➤Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheridanhills/

In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 19:41, David Platt calls us to walk in step with Jesus' heart for individuals, cities, and nations.This upcoming year, together, we have the opportunity of enabling 10,000 gospel learners in hard-to-reach countries; and to engage over 30 million people with gospel-centered content, just like the podcast you're listening to today.Join us in making Jesus known in all neighborhoods and nations today!Visit radical.net/makejesusknown now!Explore more content from Radical.

We admire humility in others - yet struggle to embrace it ourselves. What if the path to true greatness isn't what our culture suggests? Jesus revealed a counterintuitive truth: authentic greatness flows from genuine humility. Join us for The Forgotten Path of Greatness, a transformative 4-week journey through Luke 13-16.

Heart for the Lost | Luke 15:1-10 | Danny Parmelee