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Welcome to a transformative message from Pastor Troy Stokoe titled “The Embrace of Grace | From Rebellion to Repentance to Restoration.” In this sermon, Pastor Troy dives deep into the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), unpacking its timeless spiritual truths about God’s love, grace, mercy, and the journey from rebellion to repentance and restoration. This message is perfect for anyone seeking to understand their identity in Christ, how to navigate life’s mistakes, and the profound compassion of God.

What You’ll Learn:
1. The Parable of the Prodigal Son: Explore the story of the younger son’s rebellion, the father’s unconditional love, and the older brother’s struggle with self-righteousness and resentment.

2. Key Themes: Discover biblical insights on identity, repentance, grace, compassion, restoration, and the dangers of self-righteousness and comparison.

3. God’s Heart for the Lost: Understand how Jesus uses this parable to reveal God’s desire to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10) and His boundless mercy (Psalm 103:8).

4. Repentance in Action: Learn what true repentance looks like through the lens of the prodigal son’s return and King David’s prayer in Psalm 51, emphasizing a change of heart, mind, and behavior.

5. The Father’s Compassion: Be encouraged by the father’s embrace of grace, running to meet his wayward son, and restoring him fully with love and joy.

6. Lessons from the Older Brother: Reflect on the pitfalls of entitlement, resentment, and comparing ourselves to others, and how to align with God’s heart instead.

7. Practical Applications: Pastor Troy connects the parable to modern-day struggles, such as chasing fame, riches, or personal desires, and offers guidance on returning to God’s grace.

This sermon is a heartfelt call to both sinners and saints—those who have yet to know God and those walking with Him—to embrace repentance and experience the restoration that comes from God’s unending grace. Pastor Troy shares relatable analogies, personal stories, and scriptural insights to illustrate how God’s love pursues us, even when we stray. Whether you’re feeling like a bruised reed, a smoldering flax, or struggling with self-righteousness, this message will remind you that God’s grace is inexhaustible and His arms are always open.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
0:41 What Are Parables?
2:00 Jesus Welcomes Sinners (Luke 15:1-2)
4:34 The Son of Man Came to Seek and Save the Lost (Luke 19:10)
5:10 Slow to Anger, Abounding in Love (Psalm 103:8)
5:34 A Prayer of Repentance (Psalm 51:1-2)
8:52 The Definitions of Blot Out and Transgression
10:37 The Definition of iniquity (Isaiah 53:6)
11:40 The Definition of Sin
13:39 The Prodigal Son in Three Parts
14:06 #1 The Younger Son (Luke 15:11-13)
15:56 The Importance of Self-Discipline (Proverbs 25:28)
16:32 The Prodigal's Desperation (Luke 15:14-16)
17:33 The Obstacle to Obedience (Galatians 5:7)
18:20 The Prodigal Son Comes to His Senses (Luke 15:17-20a)
21:42 God's Kindness Leads to Repentance (Romans 2:4)
24:33 A Heart Divided (Matthew 15:8)
29:43 #2 The Father (Luke 15:20b-24)
33:59 #3 The Older Brother (Luke 15:25-30)
36:33 Lack of Understanding (2 Corinthians 10:12)
37:43 The Father's Rejoicing (Luke 15:31-32)
41:38 The Promise of Forgiveness (1 John 1:9)
42:21 Restore the Joy of Your Salvation (Psalm 51:12)
42:36 Closing prayer

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Teacher: Troy Stokoe
Series: Special Guest Speaker