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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 16, 2019
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    Christ Jesus came to seek the lost and save the sinner.

    January 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-15 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Just so I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Welcoming Grace

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 16, 2019
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    Taken from the parable of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 to retrieve the one lost sheep, this sermon focuses on how grace is welcoming... hence, A welcoming grace. The sheep was retrieved​, then welcomed home.

    A Welcoming Grace Five words appear all across America. We print them on books, newsletters, church bulletins, and thousands of search signs. They are the de facto mission statement for an entire denomination. “The Episcopal Church welcomes you.” We insist that welcoming arms await all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

    Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 2, 2024
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    What should we do if we find a missing sheep? What should we do if we have misplaced silver?

    The Missing Sheep In verses one - two: Sinners, are the classification of people who were crossed or cast out by many of the religious people of the time. Publicans (tax collectors) were especially detested. Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leap Of Faith

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 15, 2022
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    The point is the shepherd. The point is the shepherd who risks and seeks and perseveres and celebrates.

    LEAP OF FAITH LUKE 15:1-7 #FATHERSDAY2022 INTRODUCTION https://www.wingclips.com/movie-clips/despicable-me/leap-of-faith (1:51) This scene is from Despicable Me (2010, Universal Pictures). The animated movie is about Felonious Gru, a super-villain who adopts three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Portrait Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022
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    When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

    Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025
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    This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

    Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025
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     | 238 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10. A). TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    That's What You Get

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025
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    It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

    Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inclusion (No One Left Out)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 9, 2025
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    God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized.

    Inclusion (No One Left Out) Theme Overview: God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1–7 (NIV) "Now the tax collectors and sinners ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
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     | 217 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    El Dios Que Corre Hacia Nosotros Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 8, 2025
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     | 116 views

    En la cruz, Él cargó con ambos hijos : la rebelión descarriada del menor y el resentimiento moralista del mayor.

    Título: El Dios que corre hacia nosotros Introducción: En la cruz, Él cargó con ambos hijos : la rebelión descarriada del menor y el resentimiento moralista del mayor. Escritura: Lucas 15:1-32 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay un camino en la historia de Jesús ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Ang Diyos Na Tumatakbo Patungo Sa Atin Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 8, 2025
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    Sa krus, dinala Niya ang dalawang anak na lalaki — ang suwail na paghihimagsik ng nakababata at ang makasariling hinanakit ng nakatatanda.

    Pamagat: Ang Diyos na Tumatakbo Patungo sa Atin Intro: Sa krus, dinala Niya ang dalawang anak na lalaki — ang suwail na paghihimagsik ng nakababata at ang makasariling hinanakit ng nakatatanda. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 15:1-32 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, May daan sa kwento ni Hesus na ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025
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    There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

    Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Heart Of God Seeks The Lost

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 10, 2025
     | 363 views

    I begin with an illustration from 9/11 forensic scientist from New York city. For 24 years they have been using DNA to identify bone fragments of victims from the 9/11 attack. a costant on going search.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 14,2025 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “The Heart of God Seeks the Lost” 24 years ago we watched sores of tiny figures moving up and down the rubble, of the Twin Towers, back and forth. It’s hard to see the ground beneath them. They came from all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran