Married to the Backslider

Pastor Abraham Lincoln Washington's sermon, drawing from Luke 15, focuses on grace, forgiveness, and second chances. Emphasizing a "redo and renew" theme for 2024, he interprets the Prodigal Son parable as a metaphor for God's unwavering love and mercy. The sermon underscores the importance of extending grace in relationships, whether with family or colleagues. Highlighting the challenges in parent-child dynamics, Pastor Washington advocates for letting go when necessary, yet remaining open to reconciliation. He stresses reflection, repentance, and the transformative power of gratitude and graciousness in mending and enhancing relationships. Concluding, he calls for humility, patience, and kindness, urging the congregation to seek God's wisdom and genuinely repent to foster healing and renewal.