The Parable of the Prodigal Son

This sermon uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to show how people drift away from God—not through sudden decisions, but gradual deception that convinces them something other than God can satisfy. It emphasizes that grace dismantles this deception: when we turn back, God doesn’t wait in judgment but runs toward us with compassion, restoring our dignity, identity, and joy. Finally, it warns that both rebellion and self-righteousness can keep us far from the Father’s heart, reminding us that true faith is found not in earning His favor, but in simply being with Him.