“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t wander away! In the same way, it is not my heavenly Father’s will that even one of these little ones should perish. MATTHEW 18:10-14 NLT
SEE THE VALUE OF PEOPLE THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS
“Beware that you don’t look down on any of these little ones. For I tell you that in heaven their angels are always in the presence of my heavenly Father. MATTHEW 18:10 NLT
Then Peter replied, “I see very clearly that God shows no favoritism. ACTS 10:34 NLT
God has no favorites. ROMANS 2:11 VOICE
CELEBRATE SPIRITUAL VICTORIES NO MATTER HOW SMALL
…I tell you the truth, he will rejoice over it more than over the ninety-nine that didn’t wander away! MATTHEW 18:13 NLT
CELEBRATE GOD’S GOODNESS EVEN WHEN LIFE IS NOT GOOD
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. PSALM 118:24 NLT
CELEBRATE GOD WHEN WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Come, let’s shout praises to God, raise the roof for the Rock who saved us! Let’s march into his presence singing praises, lifting the rafters with our hymns! PSALM 95:1-2 MSG
REMIND MYSELF DAILY OF MY WORTH TO JESUS
And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows. LUKE 12:7 NLT
But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do his work and speak out for him… 1 PETER 2:9-10 MSG
Build daily rhythms through:
- using the Sandals Church app
- attending church every week
WORK HARD NOT TO WANDER AWAY FROM JESUS
“If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? MATTHEW 18:12 NLT
Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. PROVERBS 17:24 NLT
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands. PSALM 119:9-10 NLT
Grow closer to Jesus by:
- attending Sandals Church ‘Connect’
- joining a discipleship group
- finding a way to serve
My Notes
Discussion Questions
Use the following questions to reflect on the sermon and choose a couple from each section to discuss as a group:
- START HERE: In what area would you most like to grow this year?
- START HERE: What would change in your life if you spent part of every morning in God’s Word?
- KEEP GOING: Read Matthew 18:10-14 (NLT). The shepherd goes after the one who is lost. What does that tell you about how Jesus sees people [including you] when we feel off-track or far from Him?
- KEEP GOING: How is Jesus challenging you to change your view of people?
- KEEP GOING: Jesus warns us not to “look down on” others. Who are you most tempted to overlook, judge, or quietly dismiss in everyday life?
- KEEP GOING: What are some small spiritual wins you want to better celebrate on a daily or weekly basis?
- KEEP GOING: Read Psalm 118:24 (NLT). What’s one area of your life where rejoicing feels especially difficult right now?
- LIVE IT OUT: Read 1 Peter 2:9-10 (MSG). What’s one daily rhythm—big or small—that could help you remember your worth to Jesus and keep you from wandering away?
- LIVE IT OUT: What’s one step you want to take to grow closer to Jesus, such as attending church regularly, serving on a team, or committing to community? What could hold you back from actually doing it?
- LIVE IT OUT: Who is one person you could disciple, and how would you help them grow in their faith this year?
