Luke 7:36–50
Location: Bountiful, Utah
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In this sermon, Pastor Benjer McVeigh opens up Luke 7:36–50 and leads us through a powerful encounter between Jesus, a Pharisee named Simon, and a woman known only as "a sinner." Through this deeply personal and public moment, we see two very different responses to Jesus—one of judgment and self-righteousness, and one of humility, gratitude, and extravagant worship.
Pastor Benjer invites us to reflect on the essential question: How do we view our own sin and how do we view Jesus? This teaching challenges us to see ourselves truthfully and to bring our full selves—our failures, our past, our treasures—to Jesus, who welcomes us, forgives us, and is worthy of our everything.
This passage speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt unworthy, judged, or unsure of where they stand with God. It’s also a message for those who may feel like they’ve earned God’s favor through good behavior or religious observance. In the end, both the Pharisee and the woman owed a debt they could not pay—but only one recognized the weight of her debt and responded to Jesus with wholehearted love.
Throughout the sermon, Pastor Benjer weaves in personal stories of his own journey to faith, the significance of our church community, and the beauty of God’s grace. He also introduces our Easter Renewal Offering, a special opportunity to support partner ministries that extend care and the gospel to vulnerable families and new church plants.
If you're new to Flourishing Grace Church or new to exploring faith, this message is a compelling invitation to encounter Jesus for who He truly is—not as a distant judge, but as a loving Savior who forgives and transforms.
Scripture Passage:
Luke 7:36–50
(Page 811 in the black Bibles available at Flourishing Grace Church.)
Key Themes from Today’s Message:
The contrast between Simon the Pharisee and the woman known as a sinner.
How we view our own sin will impact how we view Jesus.
Jesus invites us to bring our full selves—not the cleaned-up version—to Him.
Worship flows from forgiveness.
What we treasure most reveals what we believe is most worthy.
Jesus is not repelled by sin; He is moved by repentant hearts.
Our response to Jesus should be marked by love, gratitude, and surrender.
