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What do you do when someone you love walks away? Pastor Ken Graves of Calvary Chapel Bangor, Maine shares a deeply personal message on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15), drawing from his own experience as a father of a prodigal child.

In this message, Pastor Ken walks through the familiar story with fresh eyes — not just focusing on the wayward son, but on the father who represents God Himself. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, spouse, or friend who loves someone who has walked away from God, from family, or from faith, this message will bring you comfort, wisdom, and hope.

Pastor Ken opens up about the moment his own 16-year-old son left home, and how God used the Parable of the Prodigal Son to completely change the way he responded — and the dramatic moment when everything turned around.

7 Lessons from the Story of the Prodigal:
1. It Is the Story of Two Sons
2. He Would Not Compromise
3. He Was Willing to Let Go
4. He Left the Door Open
5. He Did Not Pursue
6. He Was Looking Down the Road
7. He Ran to Him

This message is for anyone who has ever loved a prodigal — a child, a grandchild, a spouse, a parent, or a friend who is wandering far from home. Pastor Ken addresses the heartbreak, the temptation to chase and control, the danger of slamming doors with words, and the incredible grace of a father who runs to meet his returning child. Discover what this parable reveals about the heart of God our Father — His goodness, His patience, His refusal to compromise, and His overwhelming joy when the lost are found.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
1:05 The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Drachma
4:48 The Prodigal’s Departure (Luke 15:11-16)
7:57 The Prodigal Comes to His Senses (Luke 15:17-19)
12:46 The Father Sees His Son Returning (Luke 15:20-24)
15:34 The Older Son’s Reaction (Luke 15:25-28)
16:37 The Older Son’s Complaint to His Father (Luke 15:29-30)
17:24 The Father's Response to the Older Son (Luke 15:31-32)
18:55 Rite of Passage and Bar Mitzvah Context (1 Corinthians 13)
25:58 Pastor Ken’s Own Prodigal Son
31:25 7 Lessons from the Story of the Prodigal – #1 It Is the Story of Two Sons
33:23 #2 He Would Not Compromise
34:57 #3 He Was Willing to Let Go
39:37 #4 He Left the Door Open
41:37 #5 He Did Not Pursue
42:39 #6 He Was Looking Down the Road
44:40 #7 He Ran to Him
47:18 Closing Prayer

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Teacher: Ken Graves
Series: Special Guest Speaker