RECENT WORSHIP

Oct 11, 2026

Rev.  Roderick Avery

Heritage Fellowship Church – Homecoming

‘You Can Always Come Home’

Luke 15: 11-32;  Psalm 91

Sermon Overview:

Luke 15:11–32 reveals the heart of God through the story of the prodigal son. A son leaves home, wastes his inheritance, loses himself, and hits rock bottom. But when he “comes to himself” and returns home, he discovers a father who runs toward him, restores him, and celebrates him.

Together, these passages teach a powerful truth: You can always come home—and when you do, God not only receives you, He restores you and re‑roots you so you can flourish again.

Key Takeaways

1. You Can Come Home From Any Distance (Luke 15)

The prodigal didn’t just wander—he rebelled, wasted, and dishonored.
Yet the father didn’t close the door. Your failure doesn’t cancel God’s welcome. Your return is always met with grace, not punishment.

2. Coming Home Begins With Coming to Yourself (Luke 15)

The turning point wasn’t the pigpen—it was the moment he recognized his condition. Awareness leads to repentance. Repentance leads to return.
Return leads to restoration.

3. The Father Runs Toward the Returning Heart (Luke 15)

The father doesn’t wait with crossed arms—he runs with open arms.
He covers shame, restores identity, and celebrates redemption.
God’s love moves faster than your guilt.

This sermon will challenge you to:

• To stop running from God and start returning to Him.

• To recognize that conviction is an invitation, not condemnation.

• To believe that God’s love is stronger than your mistakes.

• To reject shame and embrace restoration.

• To remain planted in God’s presence so you can flourish again.

• To extend the same grace to others that the Father extends to you.

You can view the full sermon ‘You Can Always Come Home’ on YouTube.