This sermon from St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church (UAC) in Montgomery County, Texas, proclaims the heart of the Gospel from Luke 15. The Pharisees and scribes grumbled that Jesus received sinners and ate with them—but these parables reveal God’s own joy over every lost soul that repents.

Drawing on the hymn “Oh, Come, Ye Sinners, Straying Long!”, this sermon invites hearers to see themselves in the wayward son, the straying sheep, and even the grumbling Pharisee. It makes clear that Christ welcomes sinners—not those who come to be affirmed in their sin, but those who come weary, burdened, and repentant.

No one is too far gone. Whether you're crushed by guilt, hardened in self-righteousness, or just numb, your Shepherd is seeking you. The robe, the ring, the feast—they’re ready.

Join us at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in New Magnolia for Divine Service every Sunday at 9:00 am, where sinners are gathered, forgiven, and fed.