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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When The Prodigal's Come Home

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 17, 2024
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    This message focusses on how we, as God's church and professing Christians, can receive "prodigals"—those who have strayed—with love, acceptance, and forgiveness

    Key Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction • Briefly introduce the parable of the Prodigal Son, describing how the younger son's decision to leave led to loss but ultimately resulted in reconciliation. • Explain the focus of today's message: how we, as a church and as individuals, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2022
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    Many people wonder what they can leave their children as an inheritance. You can give them land, money, possessions and power... but nothing compares to the inheritance that God says is one of the most important. What is that inheritance?

    This sermon series is entitled “Things That Keep Us Up At Night” and we’re looking at the question: “What do I leave my children when I die?” I’m getting to the age where I’ve got to consider writing a “Last Will and Testament.” I have to decide what kind of inheritance I’m going to leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    From The Pig Pen To The Palace

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 21, 2022
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    In the year 2001, they had a commercial on television where two campers were walking toward their camp site, and they saw a bear looting their camp and eating their food.

    They started running toward the bear hollering, “Bad Bear! Bad Bear!” The bear raised up on its back legs, and it appeared to be around 7 or 8 feet tall. They realized that they had made a serious mistake by approaching the bear. Needless to say, both of them were frightened. One of them picked up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Lost Sheep, A Lost Coin, A Lost Son

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 7, 2024
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    Jesus tells three stories to prove how much lost people matter to God.

    God’s Love for the Lost Luke 15:1-32 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-07-2024 I Lost My Keys Again Have you ever lost something? I am better at it than most. I have lost coats, gloves, watches, sunglasses, my place in a song, and my heart to a girl named Maxine. One time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
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    God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

    A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    The Father Is Still Waiting

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
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    Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners

    THE FATHER IS STILL WAITING Ask any father, a great FATHER'S DAY is to "have the kids home!" In Jesus' message in Luke 15, we find hope for those tired of running away and a picture of how the Heavenly Father welcomes sinners. Read v11-16 I. The Son Leaving A. A Whiner (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Son Come Home Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 17, 2022
     | 1,741 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

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    What Did Jesus Say About The Father? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 20, 2022
     | 1,167 views

    Loneliness happens when we believe we have nothing in common with others.

    God is … What Did Jesus Say About the Father? January 23, 2022 Luke 15:11-13 NIV “Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Talking To Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2022
     | 2,853 views

    When you have had enough of living in the pigpen, you can return home knowing that the Father waits to receive you.

    “Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,661 views

    Coming back to our senses in the far country.

    THE PRODIGAL SON. Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. The parables have a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Transformed: The Call To Repentance And New Life - Acts 2:38 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2025
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     | 380 views

    Pentecost was not merely a historical event—it was the dawn of a new era. The Holy Spirit descended, Peter preached with boldness, and hearts were pierced. The crowd, convicted, asked, “What should we do?” - Peter’s response is our focus—a divine blueprint for transformation.

    Go! And Be Transformed: The Call to Repentance and New Life - Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 (NLT): Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Sermon: The Attributes Of God The Father

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 13, 2025
     | 467 views

    What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” God is love! Really!

    Sermon: The Attributes of God the Father Text: Luke 15: 11-24 “And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025
     | 275 views

    We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of A Father's Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 782 views

    On this Father's Day, we honor all fathers and inspire them to be the best they can be through the strength of Christ. We delve into the story of the Prodigal Son, not only focusing on the son's return, but also on the unwavering faith of the father who waited.

    Today, we honor fathers and trust that, through faith, we can be the best we can be with the strength of Christ. In this sermon, we will not only look at the return of the Prodigal son but also the faith of the waiting father. In Luke 15:11-31, Jesus tells a parable about a father and his two sons. ...read more

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    The Love Of Fathers: Earthly And Divine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 987 views

    Exploring the similarities between the desires of earthly fathers and our Heavenly Father.

    Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 Today, we are going to talk about Father’s Day and the role of fathers in our lives. Fathers are often seen as the providers and protectors of the family. They are different from mothers, who are known for their nurturing and healing abilities. While Mother’s Day is ...read more

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