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  • David Roth avatar

    The Not So Prodigal Son

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 19, 2016
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    Lent 4 (c) God's grace delivers us not only from the outwards sins of immorality, but from the inward sins of the heart.

    Luke 15:11-32 “The Not so Prodigal Son” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The Not so Prodigal Son” Today we hear Jesus telling a parable. He is at a big banquet at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ask Not Don't Gripe

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 13, 2016
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    stressing the importance of asking God for everything.

    A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. Members of both churches complained that the distillery was giving the community a bad image. And to make matters worse, the owner of the distillery was an out-spoken atheist. He didn’t believe in God one bit. The church people tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Love And Joy Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2016
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    In Jesus Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The Joy that Forgiveness brings to everyone. Forgiveness starts with a heart of holy love and ends with rejoicing and celebration!

    Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; Psalms 32; Joshua 5:9-12 Theme: Forgiveness Proposition: In Jesus' Parable of the Loving Father we see 1. The love of forgiveness and 2. The joy of forgiveness INTRO: I had the privilege of growing up in the hills of Eastern Kentucky in a little town called ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Happy God, Happy Follower Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 2, 2016
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    To be like God is to be happy.

    Many years ago I was teaching an adult Sunday school class. Though I don’t recall the text or lesson, I remember a person and the statement she made. This woman was the mother of two teenage daughters, and her husband occasionally attended church. She said she wished you could be saved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Scandalous Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016
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    Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

    "Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016
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    A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

    The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prodigal God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 6, 2016
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    We don’t want to take God’s forgiveness for granted. Rather, we should be blown away by God’s grace, overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude that permeates all that we are, all that we do. And we should give this grace freely to others in forgiveness.

    Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal God When people make mistakes, they should be punished for them! After all, they’ve brought it on themselves! And if we don’t look out after ourselves, who will? It’s a cutthroat world out there. Every person for themselves. And truth be told, it feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Sons: The Sequel.

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 7, 2016
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    A narrative exploration of the Prodigal Son and his brother, with different versions of what might have happened the next day. it explores how prodigals returned to fellowship in the ministry of Jesus and find hope for big brothers in Saul of Tarsus.

    The Two sons: The sequel Luke 15:11-32/ and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Who watches the Oscars? Me neither but, today I thought I would take some direction from Hollywood! Directors it seems love to produce a sequel. Sometimes it seems when new ideas are drying up they even resort to making ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I've Got You Covered

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016
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    God has our sins covered, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Sermon title,,, I've got you covered One of my favorite Christian songs, is done by a group, Phillips, Craig, and Dean. Here are the lyrics.... A scene so familiar at the old five and dime The little boy waited his turn in line And with eyes so intent he proudly displayed The candy he'd buy with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are We Worth?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 14, 2016
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    Sermonette. The prodigal son, this story is a descriptive an understanding of what we are worth to our Heavenly Father.

    Luke 15:11-32 This is a multifaceted parable this is but one descriptive of its meaning. How much are we worth? A lot of our understanding of worth will depend on how we see ourselves, how we were treated as children, and what others have said about our worth. Jesus tells a story what to many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017
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    This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

    Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Phillip Holbrook avatar

    Pig Pens, Prodigals And Party Poopers

    Contributed by Phillip Holbrook on Sep 12, 2017
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    An expository study of the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    Text: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction 1. ILLUS: I preached a revival at Second Baptist Church of Ashland, KY some years ago. I went alone and I traveled by plane. I started in Tallahassee, FL, flew to Atlanta International and then to Huntington, WV. The airport in Huntington is a frightening one. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Fathe Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 4,327 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015
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    This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

    Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare