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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Looking Up At Hell"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
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    In Luke Chapter 15 Jesus paints us a vivid picture of the Love of God through the story of the Prodigal Son. How can we celebrate God’s party of love in such a way as to welcome not only the younger brothers who have come back from the dead, but also the

    Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “Looking Up at Hell” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN “There was a man who had two sons.” One—the youngest—comes to his father and demands his share of the inheritance. That may sound odd to our ears, but it’s not completely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dining With Derelicts Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2010
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    Jesus ate with sinners. We have likewise been called to dine with derelicts!

    Dining With Derelicts, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Scripture 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." Then Jesus told them this parable: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Father Loved Both His Sons

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 11, 2010
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious and loving God, in your infinite mercy you sent your only Son into our midst, that we might know your will and grace for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    In The Chaos Of Life.... Hope And Direction

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 11, 2010
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    The parable of the Lost Coin, Lost Sheep and Two Lost sons is about God’s grace. The youngest found direction in the midst of the choas of his life. Jesus is reminding the Pharisees that God does not play by their rules of acceptance.

    In Jesus Holy Name March 14, 2010 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “In the Chaos of Life…. Hope and Direction” “Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus… and the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying… This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010
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    Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

    Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Sons

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    This is a sermon about lost relationships.

    Luke 15: 1 – 3; 11b – 32 / Two Sons Intro: Suppose you were at a bus stop and a friend came by giving you a small bag saying, “I don’t need this anymore. It’s yours. You take the bag and without looking inside, you get on your bus and head for home. When you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prodigal Sons Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 22, 2010
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    Message about the two sons who needed the Lord. How we relate to each.

    Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Luke for Notes, also parts from The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker The Prodigal Sons Theme: Show how many are like these in this story and how to get out. Text: Luke 15:11-32 I want you if you would to turn with me to the book of Luke chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Filled With Good Things Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 25, 2010
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     | 4,965 views

    We need to fill our spiritual lives with good things that bring life, the presence of God, and offer opportunities for the Holy Spirit to produce fruit in us.

    Filled With Good Things: A Life of Discipline Lent Week 5 March 21, 2010 Intro: I hope this morning that I am not going to confuse those of you who have been following closely on our journey through this Lenten season, our time of preparation for Easter. While my main point this morning may seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010
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    Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

    THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sons, Sin, Swine, And Starving Souls

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2009
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    World Hunger Sunday: The younger son found that physical hunger starved his soul; the elder son found that spiritual hunger hardened his heart; the Father hungers for all of his children’s needs.

    When I read the Gospels, I know that Jesus must have been a Baptist, and the twelve disciples must have been the Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Galilee. Must have been! Do you know why? Because there is all this talk about eating! Everywhere you turn in the Gospels, there are stories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing The Lost Parables Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009
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     | 4,754 views

    Lost People matter to God

    Introducing the Lost Parables Luke 15 February 8th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Well told stores of lost things have a way of pulling at our heart. One fine day in 1941, Violet Bailey and her fiancé Samuel Booth were strolling through the English countryside, deeply in love and engaged to be married. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Join The Party"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2013
     | 4,612 views

    A sermon about the all-inclusive love of God.

    Luke 15:1-32 "Join the Party" Before Cody Huff joined a Church in Las Vegas, he was sleeping in an open field next to the church. One day, some people from the church were handing out sandwiches where Cody slept, and they told him he could get a shower in the Church building. The last place ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ungrace Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013
     | 6,516 views

    Many times the unsaved and unchurched are pushed away from Christianity by parishioners who create an atmosphere of ungrace.

    25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
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    Three parables carrying one message: the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the Prodigal son.

    LOST AND FOUND. Luke 15. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. In fact, whilst there are three parables, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Sapp avatar

    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational