The Shepherd's Pursuit of Wandering Sheep

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 31, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Because the Father does not abandon his wandering sheep, neither should the church.

1. The Savior’s Charge [Mt. 18:10]

A. The Rule [Mt. 18:10a]

B. The Reason [Mt. 18:10b]

2. The Shepherd’s Search [Mt. 18:12–13]

A. The Straying Sheep [Mt. 18:12]

B. The Seeking Shepherd [Mt. 18:12–13]

3. The Father’s Will [Mt. 18:14]

A. The Father’s Purpose [Mt. 18:14a]

B. The Father’s Preservation [Mt. 18:14b]

Conclusion