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  • A Parable Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    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

  • The Greatest Story Ever Written

    Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,958 views

    Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

    1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

  • "Dancing Lessons"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,512 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

  • The Prodigal Son - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,558 views

    This is a wonderful story of repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation and redemption

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 5, 2008 Date Preached: October 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Part 1) Sermon Text: Luke 15:11-24 (NKJV) 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two ...read more

  • The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,764 views

    From understanding gained from the Middle East, we see even more amazingly the measure and wonder of God’s grace

    Dr Bailey lived and worked for more than two decades among isolated peasant communities in the Middle East. He stayed in villages which until 10 or 20 years ago had never seen a motor vehicle; where time and tradition have stood still for centuries, even millennia. As he learned of their ...read more

  • The Longing Of God's Heart, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,782 views

    The longing of God’s heart is that he might have his children enter into sweet fellowship with him through the avenue of prayer.

    The longing of God’s heart Part 3 Indebted to Mark Virkler for this teaching- Communion with God Opening: 1. Prayer is foundational to the Christian life. 2. Prayer IS the battle. Four keys to hearing God’s voice as found In Hab. 2:1-2 1. Quiet yourself down Look for vision Tune ...read more

  • Unrealized Expectations Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    4th in 4-part series Kingdom Stories. Looks at the story of the Prodigal Son for what we can learn about ourselves, about religion-as-usual, and about God.

    Unrealized Expectations Kingdom Stories, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 1, 2007 Have you ever felt like the guy who said, "I can face anything but the future--and certain parts of the past and present!" I think none of us can face the past unless we know we are forgiven ...read more

  • The Citizen Of The Far Country

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,027 views

    This message focuses on the character in the Prodigal Son that is rarely spoken of, The Citizen of the Far Country.

    The Citizen of the Far Country Luke 15:14-16 KJV And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want. [15] And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. [16] And he would fain have filled ...read more

  • The Ache To Love

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
     | 2,886 views

    Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

    The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

  • Hope When There's Hurt

    Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 4, 2009
     | 4,364 views

    This sermon will inspire you to never give up hope when there is somthing worth waiting on. Its based on the Prodigal Son & his father.

    Hope When There’s Hurt Luke 15: 11-24 Three points we will explore this morning in the lesson of the Prodigal Son. 1- Rebellion 2- Regret 3- Return 1- Rebel---V-12 said the younger son said to his dad, give me my share of the estate. Our society today has not changed, we want more than we ...read more

  • Distiny Pt3 Distractions Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,861 views

    Desitiny Distrations that stop us from being doing what God has designed us to be and do. You can’t be denied you destiny, Just miss it. Also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Destiny will not be Denied but Destiny can be Missed. Jesus tells the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-31. The destiny of the son was assured as long as he stayed close to his father. The son’s destiny was to inherit the estate. Until that time, with his father and family, his role was to ...read more

  • I Have A Prodigal Child

    Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 25,139 views

    A message addressing how parents can love and help their prodigal or wayward son or daughter.

    INTRO: Franklin was a rebellious kid--even though his parents raised him with fair and loving discipline. -His dad, in fact, was a well-respected leader--consistently listed among the top 10 "most admired" people in the country! -When Franklin reached high school age, his mom and dad sent him to ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

    [To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

  • The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

    [To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

  • The Prodigal God - Intro To Series Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    This series explains the gospel in a way that challenges everyone. Have you ever thought you knew something, to find out you missed the point entirely? In Jesus’ parable we historically call "the prodigal son" only half the story is typically talked about

    THE PRODIGAL GOD Part One: Why a Prodigal God - Introduction of the series… Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” 1. Tell the story… luke 15: 11 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 ...read more