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  • Jim Pye avatar

    The Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Jim Pye on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,895 views

    Lectionary : Lent 4

    25/3/01 6 p.m. Luke 15:1-3,11-32. 151Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3Then Jesus told them this parable:... 11 "There was a man who had two sons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    The parable of the Prodigal Son

    Simeon Ford, the proprietor of the Old Grand Union Hotel in New York, once said, “You don’t need to know anything about a hotel to run one,” he said. “You just open up and the customers tell you how to run it.” Isn’t that the truth. Everyone is a critic. You would think that with Jesus Himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 26,099 views

    God never gives up on his children.

    THE FORGIVING FATHER A. As much as we like to believe that our Heavenly Father is a God of COMPASSION, MERCY, and GRACE, there are still some Christians who have difficulty accepting God’s complete FORGIVENESS. 1. There are those who look at their lives as being so STAINED with SIN that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 22, 2015
     | 5,604 views

    In this message, we will study the Parable of the Prodigal Son and learn some lessons about the father 's heart, the father's home and the father's happiness. God the Father has been waiting and watching for us to be restored in the relationship.

    THE FORGIVING FATHER Today, we are going to talk about our model father - Our Heavenly Father. We will look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son and learn some insights on what it takes to be a good father. SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 15:17-24 (NIV) 17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,232 views

    “The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

    Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Futrell avatar

    The Parable Of The Forgiving Father

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    So what do we learn from this parable? We learn who the Father is, and what His nature is.

    Intro Today, Jesus tells us a parable, a story. You probably know the Parable of the Prodigal Son. And the point of the parable is simple: When the lost are found, you rejoice. Instead of being a spoilsport, looking down on someone else, you rejoice when a sinner repents, and you join the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,530 views

    This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

    Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
     | 10,510 views

    “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

    Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Father Forgive Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 10 ratings
     | 51,381 views

    This sermon looks at the words: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." It is a - 1. Prayer of RELATIONSHIP 2. Prayer of FORGIVENESS 3. Prayer of IDENTITY 4. Prayer of UNAWARENESS 5. Prayer of COMPLETENESS

    Father Forgive Today we begin a new series. I want us to spend the next seven weeks examining each of the seven sayings of Christ upon the cross. The series will take us up to Easter Sunday and the resurrection. Three of these sayings we will look at were addressed to God the Father. Four of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness And Fathering

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 20, 2015
     | 4,878 views

    In light of the recent tragedy in South Carolina, I gave this message on Father's Day.

    1 Peter 4:1-19 (Read) What kind of people offer forgiveness to those who murder their family members? What motivates people to even consider forgiveness towards their enemies? Who has the influential power to cause this kind of response? Do we have that kind of faith? Do you? This week 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2020
     | 4,537 views

    The text shared the importance of forgiveness.

    Matthew 18:21-35 What Does the Text Say about Forgiveness ? It’s a grim scenario for one who refuses to forgive. Even Jesus said “Father Forgive them” 1. The text tells us How often one should forgive * Peter had it all figured out 21 Then Peter came and said to him, ‘Lord, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Father Forgive Them PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,163 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' profound act of forgiveness on the cross, urging us to receive and extend forgiveness in our own lives.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in our gathering today that speaks of unity, of shared faith, and of a collective longing to draw closer to the heart of our Savior. We are here, not as individuals, but as a family. A family brought together by the love of Christ, and sustained ...read more

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    Our Prodigal Father

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 9, 2012
     | 4,471 views

    Jesus told a parable to illustrate how sinners, like silly children, can come back to their forgiving fathers, but while the younger son was prodigal in the way he got through his father's money, it is God our heavenly Father who is prodigal, extravagant

    GOSPEL - Luke 15:11-32 SERMON – Our Prodigal Father We call God “Our Father” but He is greater in every way than any human father or mother could ever be. Paul said: “We think WE are so wise, so clever, but God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom”. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Father Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,059 views

    Why are Christ’s last words on forgiveness so crucial for us today? Learn more about forgiveness in today’s message.

    INTRODUCTION “On the day that Karl Marx died, his housekeeper came to him and said, ‘Tell me your last words, and I’ll write them down.’ Marx replied, ‘Go on, get out! Last words are for fools who haven’t said enough!’” He was wrong as last words can be very revealing and important. P.T. Barnum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, Forgive Them

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

    Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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