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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Genuine Apology Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020
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    Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

    Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020
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    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Look To The Crucified One And Receive Our Healing

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 10, 2020
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    Sometimes we are tempted to think that life is so unfair. Where is God when we are suffering? We attempt to look at questions such as: Why does Jesus has to suffer and die? & What does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has to do with me?

    Part 1 : Facts About the Crucifixion Crucifixion probably started first with the Persians but perfected by the Romans to inflict the maximum pain to the victim. Crucifixion was also the most disgraceful form of execution and cruel that Roman citizen will not be executed by crucifixion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Father’s Love

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020
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    Popular comedian/entertainer Bill Cosby wrote, "Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life.

    A Father’s Love Psalm: 127 1. Gen 1:27-28 2. Luke 15:11-31 Illustration Popular comedian/entertainer Bill Cosby wrote, "Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Four Seasons Of Life Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 30, 2020
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    In this message I examine the spiritual seasons of Spring and Summer - those times when we are reawakening our gifts and drawing nearer to God.

    Four Seasons of Life – Part 3 Spring and Summer Scripture: Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 100:1-5; James 1:22-25 This is part three of my series the “Four Season of Life.” Last week I talked about our spiritual falls and this morning we will be examining our spiritual springs and summers. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Thousand Years And The Final Judgment Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 5, 2020
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    We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors.

    The Last Word – Revelation 20 A Thousand Years and the Final Judgment November 8, 2020 We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors. This is one of the most controversial and misunderstood chapters in scripture. Satan is thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Shows Himself

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 17, 2019
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    This is a sermon based on Jesus' encounter with Thomas following the Resurrection. It focuses on how the LORD Jesus revealed Himself to Thomas and helped Thomas find faith, security and peace.

    Scripture: John 20:24 – 31 Title: The God Who Shows Himself INTRO: Grace and peace this morning in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you about the God who cares so much that He takes the extra time to reveal Himself to us even in those times that we may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    Welcome Home!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
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    This first person sermon hears the account of the prodigal son from the prodigal son himself. His story is our story - a story of God's amazing grace!

    This morning I would like to speak to you as if I was that prodigal, wasteful and reckless son that we heard about in our gospel lesson. I come to you this morning to share my story, the same story that Jesus shared with a rather diverse group of people who had gathered around him from every walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 13, 2019
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    Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

    INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Father Of The Prodigal

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 16, 2019
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    A Father's Day sermon that looks at the attributes of the father of the prodigal son and how they apply to our heavenly Father.

    Father of the Prodigal Luke 15:11-32 While Mother’s Day is one of the largest attendance days in churches, Father’s Day, unfortunately, is one of the least attended. And to me this is sad, because while mothers should and need to be honored, because they put up with so much with such grace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 24, 2019
     | 7,684 views

    Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. Let's take a look at the parable of the prodigal son-the comeback kid.

    THE COMEBACK KID Luke 15:11-32 Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. There have been many memorable comebacks in sports. One of the most famous ones is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Prodigal Son - The Son Who Remained Home Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 25, 2019
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     | 13,714 views

    Who was the Prodigal son - the one who went away or the one who stayed at home?

    The Prodigal son - the son who remained home. Luke 15: 11-32 Lev. 7:12; 22:29-30 A parable is a comparison of two objects for the purpose of teaching. Although Jesus did not invent speaking in parables, it is significant that He is the only one who used them in the New Testament. At one time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Saji Varghese avatar

    Loving Father Gives Responsibilities

    Contributed by Saji Varghese on Jun 26, 2019
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    God gives some responsibilities to every one when they accept Jesus. Here in this sermon I would like to share those responsibilities as the prodigal son got back to his father.

    A LOVING FATHER Text. Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Patrick BERTHALON avatar

    Lorsque La Vie Est Injuste

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019
     | 1,488 views

    Des personnages bibliques exemples de difficultés de vie ne les empêchant pas de progresser...

    LORSQUE LA VIE EST INJUSTE LECTURE : Luc 15.11-32 INTRODUCTION : Situation du jeune homme qui a vécu avec l’argent de son père et puis lorsqu’il n’a plus d’argent, il n’a plus d’amis… Luc 11.14-15 « Lorsqu'il eut tout dépensé, une grande famine survint dans ce pays, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Son Come Home Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 1,730 views

    If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.”

    If we were to read the preceding verses, we would notice that this is the third parable Jesus has put forth concerning “lost things.” In verses 3-7, Jesus tells of a lost sheep. It could be lost souls. In verses 8-10, it is of a lost coin. It could be lost service. In verses 11-24, He is telling us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist