March 30, 2025 - Lent 4

Come Home: The Prodigal Son and the Punchline of Grace

Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son is more than a story about wandering and return—it’s about a love so radical that it defies logic. This sermon takes us into the heart of that love, where God runs toward us long before we deserve it. Inspired by the words of Frederick Buechner, we’ll explore how grace interrupts our expectations, shatters our transactions, and invites us to the party—even when we’re too bitter to join.

Whether you’ve felt lost, held onto resentment, or struggled to believe you are worthy of love, this message is for you. Grace isn’t fair, and that’s the best news of all.

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