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"Missional God"

Dr. Gary Singleton - Senior Pastor

When we hear the word “prodigal” most of us think it means “wayward” or “rebellious.”  But what it actually means is “wastefully extravagant.”  And such was the lifestyle of the prodigal son – a parable told by Jesus in Luke 15.  Most of us are familiar with this story.  And most of us can relate to one of the two sons – the younger son who squandered his inheritance, or the older son and his righteous indignation.
 
This Sunday we are starting a new sermon series called “Go.”  We’re going to be exploring the last of our 5Gs and how we can be more intentional … more missional … about sharing the gospel with those who don’t know Jesus.
 
Our God is a missional God.  Like the father in the story of the Prodigal Son, He loves us no matter what.  He wants to know us and He wants us to know Him.  And when we turn to Him we find His grace … His amazing, scandalous grace … offered freely and without reservation.
 
I hope you will join me Sunday as we take a fresh look at this familiar passage.  Whether you identify with the younger son or the older son, God is ready to extend His grace.  And as recipients of that amazing grace, our mission is to go to a world that is far from God and tell them about Jesus and the grace that He offers.