Home: Let The Party Begin

Discover the joy and celebration that surrounds the return of a lost soul in this inspiring message. Based on the parable of the prodigal son, this sermon explores the depths of God's love and the transformative power of his grace.

Key points:

The Father's Love: ❤️ Experience the unconditional love of a heavenly Father who welcomes His lost children with open arms.
The Joy of Salvation: 🥳 Discover the immense joy that fills heaven and earth when a sinner repents and returns to God.
The Gift of the Holy Spirit: 🕊️ Explore the empowering and transformative gift of the Holy Spirit, which equips believers for a life of purpose and service.
Join us as we delve into the heartwarming story of redemption and discover the incredible blessings that await those who seek and find God.

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Luke 19:10 (NLT) “The Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

Luke 15:7 (NLT) 7 There is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away!

Luke 15:10 (NLT) There is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents.”

Luke 15:22-32 (NLT) 22  “But his father said to the servants, ‘Quick! Bring the finest robe in the house and put it on him. Get a ring for his finger and sandals for his feet. 23  And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, 24  for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ So the party began. 25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the fields working. When he returned home, he heard music and dancing in the house, 26  and he asked one of the servants what was going on. 27  ‘Your brother is back,’ he was told, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf. We are celebrating because of his safe return.’ 32  We had to celebrate this happy day. For your brother was dead and has come back to life! He was lost, but now he is found!’” 

The party is Life in the Spirit
At every party, you find….
1. Preparation

1 Corinthians 2:9-10 (NLT) 9 “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 10  But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets.

2. People

Ephesians 1:5 (NLT) God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. 

3. Pleasure 
“If following Jesus is not joyful, then you are doing it wrong.”
Psalm 36:7-8 (NIV) 7 How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. 8  They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights.

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

4. Presents
Acts 1:4-5 (NIV) 4 “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” 


A. A Person
B. Power 
“He doesn’t release us from responsibilities; he empowers us to fulfill them.”
Acts 1:8 (NLT) You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere...
C. Proclamation of our identity.
Romans 8:15-16 (NLT) You received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.” 16  For his Spirit joins with our spirit to affirm that