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  • DJ Castilleja avatar

    Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007
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    There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

    “Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prodigal Love Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 3,869 views

    If the devil can convince you that your core identity is a sinner then you will live and act like it for the rest of your life. He knows that your actions arise from your identity, so he will try to convince you that your identity arises from your action

    Review We have been examining what it means to “be” the family of God. The past couple of weeks and this week we are looking at what it means to be a child of God. I think that we are all a bit stumped when it comes to recognizing our identity as a child of God. We are used to seeing ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What's So Amazing About Grace?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2008
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    Two points: What the prodigal son expected: disgrace. What the prodigal son received: grace!

    Title: “What is so Amazing about Grace?” Introduction: What is grace? I sang the song, "When God Ran," in Church on Sunday morning. Here are some of its’ words: Then he ran to me. He took me in his arms, held my head to his chest, said “My Son’s come home again!” He lifted my face, wiped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008
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    Here’s a different look at the parable of the lost son from Luke 15. It’s a narrative sermon that focuses not as much on the lost son, but more on the rest of the story...the older brother’s reaction.

    The Older Brother 2/24/2008 AM By Matt Stidham for the Whitewright Church of Christ I’d like to begin by telling you a story this morning. This story is a pretty common family story...while you’re listening to this story, some of you might be able to think of a family you know that could very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Welcome At Home ?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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    The Sixth Sermon in the 2008 Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Open Arms’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) What is the most valuable thing in your life right now? Is it is a family heirloom? Is it a treasured memory? Is it your children or your spouse? Is it something that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Missing The Party

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008
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    I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

    MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Parable Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008
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    In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

    A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Dancing Lessons"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    Seven things that would have caused the older brother enter into the dance, if he had only known:

    Title of the message: “Dancing Lessons” Introduction: What the eldest son did not know. There are seven things that the eldest brother did not know. If he had known them, instead of being outside of the house criticizing, he would have been inside the house rejoicing and dancing. 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
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     | 4,105 views

    So many believers fail to get ALL the teaching Jesus has to give us from this wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness and mercy.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: November 5, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 2) The other brother! Sermon Text: Luke 15:25-32 (NKJV) 25 “Now his older son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal's Father Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
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     | 9,526 views

    The prodigal’s father was not only warm and welcoming but waiting for him to come home.

    The father of the prodigal Luke 15:11-32 A candidate for church membership was asked by the committee, “What part of the Bible, do you like the best?” He said, “I like the New Testament.” Then he was asked, “What Book in the New Testament is your favorite?” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elder Brother Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,820 views

    The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

    The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 28, 2009
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     | 6,946 views

    This week we examine the parables of "lostness" focusing on the parable of "The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons." While the prodigal son’s lostness is obvious, the elder son is lost in his own way as well.

    Parables of Jesus Welcome Home Luke 15:11-32 April 26, 2009 A family had put the carcass and scraps from their turkey dinner in a trash bag and set it outside next to the back steps intending to clean up and then put the bag in the can after making sure that nothing else needed to go in the bag. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Jesus Said About God's Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009
     | 3,256 views

    What did Jesus teach about God’s forgiveness in the parable of the prodigal? That it is lavish, and that it is for US!

    WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT Luke 15: 11-32 1. Illus. of my friend Paul • Teaches counseling at seminary, also maintains a small private practice on the side. • “Other than for marital troubles, the number one reason people come to see me is unresolved guilt. Most of the time they don’t know it, but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,390 views

    What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

    I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 24, 2010
     | 3,152 views

    Independence Day 1988: Arrogance breeds blindness to our own sin, numbness to the needs of others, and a denial of relationships. The Father's Table is about mercy and grace for all.

    You have heard him a thousand times in the TV commercial, warbling away in that gravelly voice with an accent I hear only when I go back to Kentucky. He is singing in the shower and flaunting his huge schnozz at the camera. "0 Lord, it's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist