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  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    How To Sour A Celebration

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016
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    How we hinder the work of God in our lives

    How To Sour A Celebration Luke 15:25-31 I. DISTANCE CAN SOUR A CELEBRATION vs 25 Lisa always wants all her children in Church for her birthday. Our Heavenly Father longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Son, Come In The House

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2015
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    To establish it is our decision as a result of God’s goodness to come into His house. This parable rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for their self-righteousness and despite for others.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father’s Resilience 2. The Younger Son’s Restoration 3. The Elder Son’s Rejection Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing this theme: “Son, Come in the House.” The part of Los Angeles where I was raised, we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015
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    In the light of a recent mass murder in the US, this message speaks of the consoling and redeeming love of God, express in the parable of the lost son.

    [Message given at an outdoor worship service in the summer of 2015 in downtown Toronto, Canada] This has been a terrible week on this continent. A 21 year old man visited a Bible Study at a historically important Black church in Charleston, South Carolina. After listening to the people talk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 19, 2015
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    Exploring the progression of a sinner in the prodigal son: from his wanting independence, which lead to his shame, which lead to his repentance, and his brother's jealousy of his grace received.

    The Parable of the Lost Son Introduction: In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace , Phillip Yancey tells the story of Ernest Hemingway. Hemingway grew up in a very devout evangelical family, and yet there he never experienced the grace of Christ. He lived a libertine life that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kezazah, The Story Of A Dysfunctional Family's Grace

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 14, 2015
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    A must study: There is a jewish tradition called KEZAZAH, of disgrace --- But the Father runs ahead to bring the change of grace.

    KEZAZAH, THE STORY OF A DYSFUNTIONAL FAMILY'S GRACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SEEMS WE FALL INTO A MINDSET THAT WE ARE FOREVER DOOMED AND TRAPPED RIGHT WHERE WE ARE... A. I was listening to an old Preacher. He had been sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #2- Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
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    Am I really lost? How valuable am I to God? What is true repentence?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Luke 15:1 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Laetare, Rejoice Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
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    We are challenged by God to rejoice. That doesn't always mean "enjoy," but if we repent of sin we will be forgiven gladly by God and have room to rejoice.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent 2013 Rejoice! “Laetare, Jerusalem! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and gather round, all you who love her. Rejoice gladly, those who were sorrowful; exult and be refreshed with motherly consolation.” These words of today’s beautiful Introit antiphon remind us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
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     | 11,132 views

    jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
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    “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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    I Will Arise!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2013
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    There is no such thing in this physical life as "passing the point of no return" with our loving Father. He awaits our return to Him.

    I believe all of us know one of the main reasons that retailers such as “Home Depot” and “Lowe’s” have managed to be so successful. Three words: Do. It. Yourself! Not only will these home-improvement giants sell you what you need to fix up and spruce up your home or business, but they will even ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Bad Boy Comes Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013
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    Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come To The Party

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 12, 2013
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     | 5,060 views

    Joy and celebration are taking place in the streets of heaven. He rejoices over all those who repent of their sins and seek to know Him. He wants you to join Him in His joy. He wants you know His great love for you. Rejoice with Him! Come to the party!

    Have you ever thought about why God would create us to have children? He could have created us like the angels who don’t have children. He could have created as many people as He wanted all at once. He could have created a few people and continued to create more as He saw fit to populate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lost Son And The Loving Father: Praying For Our Adult Children

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 14, 2013
     | 6,716 views

    A look at the parable of the prodigal son and what it says to parents of adult children who are not following the Lord.

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 10, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Son and the Loving Father: Praying for our Adult Children Bestselling author Stormie Omartian tells a story about two families that she calls the Joneses and the Browns (not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Forgiveness: Choose To Forgive Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 13, 2012
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     | 9,855 views

    Forgiveness is the gateway to freedom, from bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness is a choice we make. It chooses to see the good. It comes through the grace of God.

    I believe most of us know the Story of the Prodigal Son by now – a father with two sons, and one decided to take his share of inheritance and left home. • The other stayed and worked hard in the field to please the father. • His younger brother eventually squandered everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012
     | 4,953 views

    A message from Luke 15 about the lost and found and the principles of the story.

    Note: I used some commentary from Becoming a Contagious Christian by Bill Hybels Lost and Found Theme: To build a concern for the Lost Text: Luke 15 Introduction There was something about Jesus that attracted people. People from all walks of life came to him. He had an attraction. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God