March 9, 2008

Luke 15.11-19: Son or Slave

Speaker: Jerry Witham Series: The Trilogy Passage: Luke 15:11–15:19

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This week we look at the last of three parables.  It is traditionally referred to as the parable of the prodigal son.  If we are honest with ourselves we are all the prodigal.  We all have eyes for the distant land.  The question for us all is do we ever come home?  The prodigal chose the distant land and therefore chose slavery.  He gave up sonship.  He finally wakes up to his situation and condition.  He begins to realize what he has done.  Thought he begins to change his change is simply to survive.  He does not fully realize the nature of his sin.  He has broken the heart of his father and denied sonship.  He must be willing to receive his father's love and forgiveness.  We must do the same.

other sermons in this series

Mar 23

2008

Luke 15.11-32: Resurrection (Easter)

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Luke 15:11–15:32 Series: The Trilogy

Mar 21

2008

Luke 15.20-24: The Father's Love (Good Friday)

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Luke 15:20–15:24 Series: The Trilogy

Mar 16

2008

Luke 15.25-32: The Big I

Speaker: Jerry Witham Passage: Luke 15:25–15:32 Series: The Trilogy