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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Welcome Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,366 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
     | 3,466 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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    What God Is Looking For…

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009
     | 2,314 views

    After seeing the disciples of Jesus hiding in the upper room it is hard to imagine that they had any vision of their own. That is why it is important to understand how God sees things and what he is watching for.

    Last week we looked at the slowness of Easter’s arrival for the disciples. They were locked away in a room. They were full of fear and doubts. Jesus appears, it would be easy to claim that that fixed everything for the disciples. But it did not; we know that if we read through the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Shad Comeaux avatar

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

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,994 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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    Lost But Found

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,211 views

    From the parables of the lost possessions as told by Jesus, this sermon draws several important messages including a call to unbelievers to get out of their lost status and come to Jesus Christ, and also a challenge to believers to aggressively participat

    LOST BUT FOUND Text: Luke 15: 1 – 36 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Introduction Losing and finding things is a life long phenomenon even form the Biblical times. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Grace Killers

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,154 views

    The story of the angry older brother, and how the Father still loves.

    Luke 15: 20, 25-32 Grace Killers 20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Er

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
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     | 3,101 views

    To share Jesus’ heart is to share His conern for the wandering and lost.

    “An Evangelistic Heart: ER” Luke 15:1-32 The television show called “ER” was one of the most popular shows in television history. It tried to portray the reality of life for the personnel involved in a big city emergency room. The main purpose, of course, for the emergency room and the personnel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Father's Day – Stories Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    what makes a great dad according to this story. The very first thing I notice is that a great dad sets his kids free, never stops believing, lets himself feel, gives his children the best, and works for family unity.

    Father’s Day – Stories of God’s People Luke 15:11-32 June 18, 2006 Intro – Luke 15:11-32: 11Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13"Not long after that, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Relationship With His Sons

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,836 views

    Father’s Day Sermon. The parable of the Prodigal Son gives us insight to the kind of relationship the father had with his sons that every Dad should aspire to cultivate with their children.

    A FATHER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS SONS A. Jesus introduced God as a Father of love, compassion, forgiveness; a Father we can approach with our FEARS, PROBLEMS, SINS, and STRUGGLES, and He will always be there to HELP us. COMMENT: The concern of most fathers is, “How do I as a father present God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unlimited, Extravagant Love Of God The Father

    Contributed by N A on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,165 views

    We are living in a loveless, fatherless generation, and God is wanting to give us a new and fresh revelation of the unlimited, extravagant love of God the Father!

    THE UNLIMITED, EXTRAVAGANT LOVE OF GOD THE FATHER (April 2006 - Sunday am at Bible Fellowship) OPENING: Proverbs According To Kids: A first grade teacher collected old, well known proverbs. She gave each kid in her class the first half of a proverb, and had them come up with the rest. As You ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Complaining Brother Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,717 views

    The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

    THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Loving A Loser

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    the prodigal son

    “Loving a Loser: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 3/4/01 Intro: I hope this morning you have come excited about hearing what God’s word has to say to you. I honestly believe if you want to be changed this morning by what God has to say, you will find many things to apply to your life. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    12 Steps To God's Way Of Living – Part 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
     | 2,243 views

    Part 2 of a 6 part series on the 12 Steps as a Spiritual Discipline

    When I was a kid, and I do not remember how old I was but I was still in grade school, I ran away from home. I ‘ran away’ to a former neighbor’s home that had moved one street over from the street I lived on. I remember hiding under the bed in one the children’s rooms and having the mom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    What About Me?

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    We hear about the prodigal son but what about his older brother. He is giving out a cry that is also coming from our communities. Be we can’t hear them inside our church walls.

    What About Me? Luke 15:25-32 You have always heard the story of the Prodigal Son and how he: · Got tired of living at home · Decided to take his inheritance and leave · Spent all he had on loose living · “Came to Himself” – realized what he did · Went back home to a welcoming father · A feast was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,436 views

    The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

    THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist