I Cor. 4 + "Seeking the Lost"

Summary

The sermon explores 1 Corinthians 4, emphasizing that ministers are stewards accountable to God rather than humans, and highlights the importance of faithfulness and God's judgment over human opinion. It then focuses on the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10, illustrating Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost by engaging with sinners and calling them to repentance. Zacchaeus, a wealthy but socially outcast tax collector, represents those who find true freedom and identity in Christ rather than in wealth or status. The message encourages believers to embrace community and vulnerability, following Jesus' example of breaking barriers to bring salvation.