Are you running away from God or trying to earn His love through your own good works? In Luke 15, the parable of the Prodigal Son reveals that while sin leaves us empty and pride keeps us distant, the Father is always waiting with open arms for us to simply surrender and come home.

Stand Alone Sermon - Luke 15:11-32 - Michael Guiton 7/26/26 fbchawriver.org

Sermon Overview: Whether you feel like you have ruined your life through rebellious choices or you are exhausting yourself trying to earn God's favor through moral performance, Jesus offers a better way. In this message on Luke 15:11-32, guest speaker Michael Guiton breaks down the famous Parable of the Prodigal Son. Discover how sin always takes us further than we want to go, how the Father eagerly welcomes returning sinners before they can clean themselves up, and why religious self-righteousness is just as dangerous as outward rebellion.

Key Takeaways:

• Point 1: Sin Leaves Us Empty (Luke 15:11-16) — Sin overpromises and underdelivers, leading from temporary pleasure to hitting spiritual rock bottom.
• Point 2: Grace Welcomes Us Home (Luke 15:17-24) — Repentance begins when we come to the end of ourselves and realize God meets us with grace, not condemnation.
• Point 3: Pride Keeps Us Distant (Luke 15:25-32) — Trying to earn right standing with God through good behavior creates resentment and blinds us to the joy of salvation.