Back to Basics - Live On Mission

Mar 22, 2026    Pastor Steve Cleckner

Have you ever lost something valuable—and felt the relief and joy when you finally found it?


In this powerful message from Hope City Church, we dive into Luke chapter 15 and discover the heart of God for those who are lost.


Jesus makes it clear: lost people matter to Him. Through the parable of the lost sheep, we see a God who doesn’t stay in the “holy huddle,” but actively seeks, finds, and saves.


This message challenges us to ask:

Are we living on mission or just attending church?

Do people who don’t know Jesus feel welcomed by us?

Have we forgotten what it was like to be lost?


The truth is, every one of us has fallen short (Romans 3:23), and we all need a Savior. But the good news is this: Jesus didn’t wait for us to clean ourselves up—He came after us.


Key Takeaways:

The church is not a holy huddle—we are called to live on mission

Lost people are valuable to Jesus

We are called to love and pursue others like He does