A Father Who Runs

A Father Who Runs

Author: Highland Park United Methodist Church - Dallas, Texas June 16, 2025 Duration: 22:15
Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What attribute do you love most about your father or a father figure in your life? Maybe it’s his steady strength, his listening ear, or his generosity. Maybe it’s his dependability to show up when it matters most. In one of Jesus’ most famous parables, we meet a father who does something entirely unexpected: he gives away his inheritance early and then runs to embrace the son who wasted it all. Why would he do that? And what is Jesus trying to teach us through his example? In this sermon, we reflect on the Father that Jesus truly wants us to know, whose love changes everything.

The HPUMC-Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship) podcast offers a weekly connection to the pulpit of Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Each episode presents the full sermon from the church's traditional worship service, featuring the thoughtful and grounded preaching of Senior Minister Rev. Paul Rasmussen and Rev. Matt Tuggle. This isn't a produced talk show, but a direct audio recording from the sanctuary, capturing the depth of biblical teaching and its thoughtful application to modern life. Listeners will find a consistent source for spiritual reflection rooted in Christian tradition and Methodist theology. The messages grapple with scripture, faith, and the challenges of living with compassion and purpose, providing substance for personal study or simply a moment of weekly inspiration. Whether you are a longtime member of the congregation, a seeker exploring faith, or someone who appreciates substantive sermon content, this podcast delivers the core of the Sunday message directly to you. It serves as an audio extension of the church's community, allowing the worship experience to travel beyond the physical walls of the sanctuary. Tune in for a regular practice of contemplation and to engage with teachings that encourage a deeper, more intentional spiritual journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

HPUMC - Sanctuary Sermons (Traditional Worship)
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