Prodigal Sons | Hidden In Plain Sight | Pastor Rob Koke | Shoreline Church | Sermon

It’s not just one prodigal—it’s two. In this message from our Hidden in Plain Sight series, Pastor Rob reveals a fresh perspective on one of Jesus’ most famous parables: The Prodigal Son. This story isn’t just about rebellion—it’s about self-righteousness, pride, and the radical grace of a Father who loves both sons equally.

You can be far from God by running away—or by trying to earn His love. But no matter which kind of prodigal you are, the Father’s heart is the same: Come home.

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What you’ll hear

* The two ways people try to find happiness—and how both fall short

* Why Jesus told this story to reveal grace for rule breakers and rule keepers alike

* How pride and self-righteousness can distance us from God as much as rebellion

* The Father’s love for both sons—and the open invitation to come home

* Why Jesus is the “True Elder Brother” who brings us back to the Father

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key scriptures

Luke 15:11–32 – The story of the prodigal sons

Luke 15:1–2 – Jesus welcomes sinners and challenges the self-righteous

Romans 3:23–24 – “All have sinned… and are justified freely by his grace”

John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world…”

Luke 19:10 – “The Son of Man came to seek and save the lost”

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