This Father’s Day message takes a fresh look at the story of the prodigal son—not from the son's view, but from the heart of the father. In Luke 15, Jesus paints a picture of a father who doesn’t just wait at the door, he runs to meet his son with compassion and grace.

Whether you’ve wandered far or stayed close but grown cold, this message reminds us of the kind of Father God really is. He lets us go, but never stops loving us. He runs toward us, not away. And He loves all His children, no matter their story.

Discover what happens when you realize who your Father really is—and how that changes everything.

Key Scripture: Luke 15:11–32
Parallel Passage: Romans 8:14–17

This is Pastor Phil Graves message that he delivered to our church when he came to interview to be our new pastor on May 11, 2025.

This message looks at the life of Peter and the moments when he tried to serve Jesus in his own strength. From stepping out on the water to swinging a sword in the garden, Peter was bold but broken. He thought he had what it took. He thought he could handle it. 

Then came the failure. 

But the story doesn’t end there. In John 21, Jesus meets Peter after the denial. He doesn’t shame him. He restores him. And He still calls him. 

This sermon is for anyone who has ever failed, fallen short, or tried to follow Jesus by sheer willpower. It's a reminder that Jesus doesn’t give up on people. He comes looking for us, calls us by name, and says, “Follow me.”

In this stand-alone message, Pastor Phil challenges us to hit the reset button on our expectations, about God, about church, and about one another. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12 and the image of the body of Christ, this sermon explores how every person matters, every role has purpose, and no one gets to sit on the sidelines. This message is personal. It's about healing from past church hurt, acknowledging the imperfections of leaders and members alike, and leaning into a fresh start together. Pastor Phil shares his own expectations as a pastor and casts a vision for what kind of church we can be when we focus on the Kingdom, make disciples, serve one another, and live out our faith in the real world. If you're looking for a restart in your walk with Jesus or a clearer picture of what church can look like, this message is for you. Watch now and take your next step. The reset starts with you.