This is a recording from the sermon preached at St. David's Episcopal Church on Sunday, September 14th, the fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. In this sermon, Rev. Kristen Hawley reflects on the well-known parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. She provides a unique perspective by emphasizing the absolute need for a search party and the importance of realizing that everyone is lost and in need of being found. Using an engaging story from her own life and a comedic bit by Mitch Hedberg, Rev. Hawley underscores the themes of grace, belonging, and the joy of being found by God. She encourages the congregation to join the search party, embracing the role of seeking and welcoming the lost in the same manner God seeks us all.
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:55 The Parables of the Lost
01:32 Stand-Up Comedy and Mitch Hedberg
04:00 Understanding the Parables
07:49 A Personal Story of Loss
10:49 The Joy of Being Found
13:35 The Call to Join the Search Party
15:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
