Rev. Tom Hathaway - September 28, 2025
Misplaced People
We’ve all misplaced our keys, our phones, or that ever-elusive TV remote. But Jesus tells a story about something lost that’s far more important: people. This Sunday we’ll hear how God calls us to seek the ones who have slipped through the cracks—not because they wandered off on their own, but because too often our silence, judgment, or neglect helped them get lost. From a game of Family Feud to the witness of Cambridge’s Outdoor Church, we’ll explore what it means to light lamps, sweep houses, and get off our keesters until God’s love finds every last one.
Scripture References: Luke 15:1-13, Luke 15:8-10
From Series: "The Lost Parables of Jesus"
The parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son are more than sweet stories about things gone missing and found again. They paint a picture of God as one who refuses to give up on us, who searches tirelessly until the overlooked is noticed and the forgotten is restored. In these parables, Jesus shows us a God who rejoices over each return, no matter how small it may seem, and insists that every single life carries immeasurable worth. They remind us that in the kingdom of God no one is disposable, and the celebration is never complete until all are gathered in.
