08/13/2026
Aug. 16, 2026 | THE SCANDALOUS EXTRAVAGANCE OF GRACE
Luke 15:1-2, 11-32
Speaker: Winston Pratt
Jesus tells these parables in response to criticism for welcoming the "wrong" people. Together, the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son reveal a God whose relentless love pursues, welcomes, restores, and celebrates the lost. The focus is not on human failure, but on God's extravagant grace. These stories confront both self-righteousness and a distorted view of God, challenging the belief that some people are beyond grace and revealing a Father who rejoices whenever even one person finds their way home.
Title: THE SCANDALOUS EXTRAVAGANCE OF GRACEText: Luke 15:1-32 Spe...