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  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Let Me Tell You About This Guy

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 14, 2007
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    This a Sermon that can be done as a drama. No props needed but a glass of water.

    Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (ESV) Wow, thanks for letting me rest here for awhile and for the water. It has been a long journey, and I needed to catch my breath. I am excited to go and see some of my cousins, but really, I can’t wait for the trip to be over and to get back to my own village. I am just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Drew Mills avatar

    A Homecoming Without A Queen Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    Celebrating grace means making room for others!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: Celebrating grace means making room! During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C.S. Lewis wandered into the room. “What’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Least Of These

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 17, 2007
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    Our Heavenly Father welcomes us regardless of our failures. We can never stray so far that he will not run to us with open arms when we return. And He is honored by our faithfulness.

    “The Least of These” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (Year C Lent 4) ESV Introduction Last year a former homeless man was buried at the prestigious St. John’s Episcopal Church, across from the White House. St. John’s is called the “church of presidents” since nearly every U.S. leader since James Madison has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Coming Home: The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 17, 2007
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    The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a two pronged message.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Luke 15:1-32 For Audio Version go to: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=16562 This morning we are looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son. The first thing that I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007
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    Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

    NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007
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    If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    To The Distant Country And Back

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007
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    The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

    “There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    The Rebel Son And The Loving Father

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 19, 2007
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    Jesus’ purpose is to teach us that we have become lost in sin through our own wilful actions and that God has loved us back to Himself.

    The Rebel Son and the Loving Father THE MESSAGE: Lk 15:11 “Then he said, ‘There was once a man who had two sons. 12 The younger said to his father, “Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.” 13 It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    A Father's Grace

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 19, 2007
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    Forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son

    “…we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found.” These words from Luke 15:32, are the total expression of what God has done for us. In fact, they remind me of a story... There once was a young man who while not strong in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007
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     | 4,764 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

    18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Surrounded By Pigs, But Can't Eat Ham

    Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2006
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    The Prodigal Son was hungry but he couldn’t even eat the filth of the world. His only hope was to go home. Jesus is waiting for you to come home.

    SURROUNDED BY PIGS, BUT CAN’T EAT HAM Pastor Jim May Jesus gave us many parables during His earthly ministry. All of those parables teach some very important lessons that every one of us should learn and heed. This morning I want to speak to you about one of those parables. It’s the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    An Exemplary Father

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009
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    A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

    An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Lasting Love

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 19, 2009
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    This is the 6th sermon in 40 Days of Love as revised by me to make a Father’s Day Message. Some of the materials is in thanks to Rick Warren as we completed the 40 Days Of Love Series. HOw do we make Love Last.

    Lasting Love 6/21/09 Proverbs 5:7-23 Luke 15:11-19 Today we celebrate Father’s Day. We want to pay special tribute and honor to all of you men who recognize that it is a gift, an honor, a high calling, and a worthy pursuit to be a responsible father. Thank you for all the responsible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 24, 2009
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    The loving Father extends love, forgiveness and grace. Those who have erred, failed and fallen, needs our love and help.

    I wish all fathers a blessed Father’s Day. God bless you. • Since it is Father’s Day, I like to look at a parable Jesus shared regarding a loving father – Luke 15:11-32. • Jesus uses this parable to describe the love of God, our heavenly Father. Jesus tells us 3 parables in a row in this chapter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Let Us Not Forget

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2009
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     | 5,365 views

    Taking principles from the prodigal son and comparing them to our nation, we can see that our nation’s culture has been taken for granted.

    Let Us Not Forget Luke 15:11-24 * The story of the “Prodigal Son” has reached legendary status. Almost every person (believer or unbeliever) can give a general storyline. Let’s see if we can simplify it. A man had two sons. The older one was a hard working boy who understood and accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist