This week’s sermon invites us into the familiar story of the prodigal son through the powerful theme “There and Back Again.” Like Tolkien’s tale, it’s a journey of departure and return—but this one is about the human heart and the grace of God.
So often, we are there--home with God--rooted in His Word, prayer, and obedience. Yet slowly, subtly, we drift back again into the far country. Prone to wander. Prone to leave the God we love. An invisible Father, a real spiritual enemy, and our lingering sinful nature all pull us away.
But the gospel hope shines bright: there is always a way home.
Repentance is simply turning around. And when we do, we find a Father who runs toward us with open arms, full forgiveness, and joyful celebration. Because of Jesus, our failures are not final, our wandering is not the end, and our story can always move from there... back again... home.
If you’ve drifted, hear the good news today: Come home.
The Father is watching.
The feast is ready.
And grace is waiting.
