Sheep Rescue by the Book
Text: Matthew 18:7-17
Sermon Outline:
I. Sober Up: Sin is Grave Danger (18:7-9)
II. Soften Up: God’s Heart is for Straying Sheep (18:10-14)
A) God’s love compels Him to rescue His straying sheep
B) Love must compel us to rescue His straying sheep
III. Saddle Up: We are the Rescue Team (18:15-17)
A) Pursue out of brotherly love (Matt. 18:15)
B) Pursue with divine optimism (Matt. 18:15, Gal. 6:2)
C) Pursue with a spirit of gentleness (Gal. 6:1)
D) Pursue from a place of integrity (Gal. 6:1, Matt. 7:5)
E) Pursue with spiritual caution (Gal. 6:1)