1. “Familiarity breeds contempt.” EX. A KID AT CHRISTMAS EX. A MAN AND HIS CAR EX. SALVATION EX. PRAYER EX. GOD’S WORD

2. The Parable of the Prodigal Son I. His Rebellion 1. The Sin of Greed 2. The Sin of Selfishness 3. The Sin of “Riotous Living” 4. The Sin of Pride

3. II. His Realization 1. Sin has Heavy Consequences 2. There was No Satisfaction in the Far Country 3. The Best Life was with His Father

4. III. His Return 1. The Recognition of His Sin -He “owned” his mistakes 2. The Repentance of His Sin -He humbly returned to his father

5. IV. His Redemption 1. It was Complete 2. It was Celebrated