Homecoming: Extravagant Dad

Episode 212 of the St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL podcast, hosted by St. John's Communications Team, titled "Homecoming: Extravagant Dad" was published on September 27, 2020 and runs 20 minutes.

September 27, 2020 ·20m · St. John's United Methodist Church - Edwardsville, IL

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by Rev. Grant ArmstrongSunday, September 27, 2020Luke 15:11-32Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC SERMON NOTES I. This is a story about the Father.II. Our worship life reveals our role in the Homecoming story.III. We align with God’s story when we share the Father’s joy. FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION- If you could be a background character or extra in any TV show, what would it be, and why?- Why is it helpful to remember that we're not the main character in God's story?- What about our life in Christian community can magnify our shortcomings? How can that become a beneficial experience?- Are you more inclined towards the cultural pull of extravagant living or the cultural pull of burying in busyness? What can you do to fight that pull?- What is one thing you can do to connect with God's heart this week to share in the Lord's joy? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?

Episode Description

by Rev. Grant Armstrong Sunday, September 27, 2020 Luke 15:11-32 Donate Online - Secure, web-based giving for St. John's UMC

SERMON NOTES I. This is a story about the Father. II. Our worship life reveals our role in the Homecoming story. III. We align with God’s story when we share the Father’s joy.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION - If you could be a background character or extra in any TV show, what would it be, and why? - Why is it helpful to remember that we're not the main character in God's story? - What about our life in Christian community can magnify our shortcomings? How can that become a beneficial experience? - Are you more inclined towards the cultural pull of extravagant living or the cultural pull of burying in busyness? What can you do to fight that pull? - What is one thing you can do to connect with God's heart this week to share in the Lord's joy? - What is God saying to you through today's scripture?