"I Once Was Lost, But Now I'm Found" - Bro. Josh Jenkins - Sunday Evening - 4/12/26
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Bro. Josh Jenkins delivers a powerful sermon at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, using Luke 15's parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son to illustrate the redemptive journey of every sinner. He emphasizes that being 'lost' isn't just about unbelief but also about those who are spiritually disconnected—whether due to hurt, entanglement in worldly affairs, distraction, or backsliding—even those who attend church but lack a personal relationship with Christ. Drawing from personal stories, including a childhood experience of getting lost in the woods, he conveys God’s relentless pursuit of the lost. The sermon culminates in a message of hope: no matter how far one has strayed, the Father’s arms are open, and salvation brings not only forgiveness but restoration, celebration, and eternal belonging. The central theme—'I once was lost, but now I'm found'—is both a personal testimony and a call to repentance and return.
God actively seeks the lost, whether they are outside the church or spiritually absent within it.
Hurt, distraction, and entanglement in worldly things can cause believers to drift from fellowship.
Repentance is not about earning favor but returning to a relationship with God.
When someone returns to God, there is divine celebration—joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.
God’s grace restores not just the soul but the identity: from servant to son, from lost to found.
Opening Prayer and Introduction to the Parable
Dr. Jonathan Barker opens the service with gratitude and prayer, setting the tone for a message centered on redemption. He introduces Luke 15:3–7, the parable of the lost sheep, as the foundation for the evening’s teaching.
The Lost Sheep: Injury, Entanglement, and Distraction
“How many of y'all know somebody that's got entangled in the affairs of this world? They're not in church anymore because they're tangled up in the things of this world.”
The Lost Silver: Lost in the House, Not the Wilderness
“I believe I read a statistic not long ago that said 80% of people that are lost have shook a preacher's hand.”
The Lost Son: Rebellion, Realization, and Restoration
“When he got back to the father's house, he was eating prime rib like we did Friday night. You say, how you know it's prime rib? It's a fatted calf.”
Personal Testimony and Final Call to Return
Bro. Jenkins shares a childhood story of getting lost in the woods, drawing a parallel to spiritual lostness. He closes with a passionate invitation: if you’re lost, come home—God is waiting, and there’s a celebration awaiting you.
“I once was lost, but now I'm found. Was blind, but now I see.”
“When he got back to the father's house, he was eating prime rib like we did Friday night. You say, how you know it's prime rib? It's a fatted calf.”
“If you're here tonight and you're lost and undone without God, our heavenly Father in heaven has sent out a church party. And he's looking for your soul.”
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Luke 15
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The Father
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Bro. Josh Jenkins
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The Lost Son
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The Lost Sheep
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Jesus Christ
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The Lost Coin
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Dr. Jonathan Barker
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Prime Rib
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Fatted Calf
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