Evangel Assembly Of God Church In Tallahassee Florida - Pastor Teryl Todd - Sermons Teaching Preaching Inspiration Help And H

Going through the motions isn't the same as walking in faith. In this convicting message from Luke 15, we meet the older brother—a character who stayed home, worked hard, and followed all the rules, yet found himself just as lost as his rebellious sibling. This powerful teaching exposes how religious performance without relationship can leave us physically present but emotionally absent from God's heart. Whether you've been faithfully serving but secretly resenting, or struggling with entitlement disguised as devotion, this message will challenge you to examine your motives and rediscover the joy of truly faithful living. Sometimes the most dangerous place to be isn't far from God—it's close to His house but far from His heart. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:25-32, Ephesians 2:8-9 Big Idea: Faithful-ish looks like loyalty but hides resentment—true faithfulness flows from love, not leverage. Key Quote: "Rebellion takes you far from the father's house, but religion can keep you close to the house but still