Dec. 28, 2025

In this sermon, guest speaker Sam McDonald reflects on Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15), showing that the heart of the story is not primarily about two wayward sons, but about a gracious Father who refuses to relate to His children as a harsh boss. McDonald explains that both the younger son, who runs away, and the older son, who stays but grows resentful, misunderstand the Father by treating their relationship with Him as transactional rather than relational. Through vivid illustrations, he emphasizes that the gospel offers a “new operating system”—God is not someone with whom we must negotiate, but a Father who runs toward sinners, bears shame on their behalf, and restores them fully through grace. This message invites listeners to examine how they view God and to rest in the transforming truth that salvation is grounded not in performance, but in the Father’s love revealed in Christ. 🎧Listen to this sermon to be reminded that the good news is not about earning your way home, but about being joyfully welcomed by a Father who delights to receive you