Seaside Church Sermons

It's far too easy to make these guys one dimensional. The younger has always been rebellious. The older son has always been judgmental. The truth is that we don't know much of the backstory, or much of anything about them at all. Unless we see that Jesus is talking about us. It's then that we realize that it's, well, it's complicated. This is one of the greatest stories ever told - a parable with life, breath and heart crushing love & mercy. It's isn't just a story of one son, but two. Not just a story of broken sons, but of a Father who loves them regardless of their need, rebellion and distance. It's a story of two sons learning what a Father is really like. It's a story of men & women like us, learning to follow and trust Him - no matter where or how we are.