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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
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    Jesus gives us an inside look at the heart of God the Father and at the same time showing the Jews that their special place and status is secure. Jesus did not come to remove them from their place but instead wanted to see them willingly take their place

    The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 Today we look at a parable that many of us know well or at least we think we know it well. However as always the Holy Spirit of God desires to lead us into all truth or deeper truth about God’s word. It is important to remember that all of God’s word is meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prodigal's Father Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 27, 2018
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    The father maintains his love equally with both sons.

    One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Imagine-Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 15, 2018
     | 4,773 views

    Note: This sermon is inspired and provided by "City On A Hill" which owns the rights to the movie, "I Can Only Imagine". Much of the sermon structure is theirs, and it's been edited toward my personal preaching style as well as the personal illustrations

    IMAGINE Forgiveness LUKE 15:11-24 WEEK 2 As Christian’s, forgiveness is a topic that we often talk about, but struggle living out. Jesus knew that forgiveness was not easy. -He lived his adult life in a place where a lake was the dividing line between two people groups who deeply hated each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost And Found And Celestial Parties Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018
     | 6,581 views

    Message on the Lost Sons.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Lost and Found and Celestial Parities” Luke 15:1-32 Introduction When thoughts become a pattern of thinking they sprout attitudes. Attitudes blossom into behavior. Behavior becomes habit. Habit becomes character. Transformed living cannot take place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lost In The Deep Woods

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
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    It is easy to become lost in the woods when we take our eyes off Jesus

    Lost in the deep woods (Luke 15:8-10) Text: 15 The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to complain: “Look, this man welcomes sinners and even eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this story: 4 “Suppose one of you has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How God’s Characteristics Can Change Our Life Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 3,923 views

    The more you learn about God, the better you know yourself.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The mirror of our soul reflects God. “Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness” (Gen. 1:26). “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them” (Gen. 1:27). 2. God knows all things; so we can know our self ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Joanne Chan on Feb 7, 2018
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     | 12,362 views

    This sermon looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son, and explores the relationship between the father, the younger son, and the older son. The intertwined relationship of this family shows that love and respect should be the key values of our church.

    Lately I have been binge watching this new American TV series called “This is us”. It’s about a family with triplets and their intertwining stories with each other now, when the characters are grown up, but it constantly flashes back to their childhood times. It shows how their loving parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 7,451 views

    The one who is lost and separated from the Father. Four insights about Jesus and The One: The One is drawn to Jesus, Jesus loved being with The One, people isolate themselves from The One, Christ-followers must overcome isolation to do life with the one.

    January 15 Jesus and The One Luke 15:1-2 The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father Four insights about Jesus and The One: 1. The One is drawn to Jesus 2. Jesus loved being with The One 3. Some people isolate themselves from The One 4. Christ-followers must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going After The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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     | 14,841 views

    Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father: The risk, The intentionality, The dedication, and The reward.

    January 22 Going after The One Luke 15:3-10 Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father The risk The intentionality The dedication The reward The Father asks: “What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ignoring The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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     | 9,774 views

    Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

    January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace That Never Lets Go

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018
     | 6,663 views

    We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

    One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Prodigal Father

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 15, 2018
     | 5,324 views

    How the Father Feels When His Son Returned

    One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “Its just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” Erma Bombeck in her usual humorous way wrote the following about fathers, “When I was a kid a father was like a light in the refrigerator. Everybody’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Internal Dialogue Of The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2019
     | 3,460 views

    Lent 4C

    There are a couple dialogical excerpts from the Prodigal Son story that deals with our conscious awareness, which is to “think about one’s thinking” or to consciously know what one knows, and to explicitly use this cognitive process in our spiritual life. 1. The first is when the passage states, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
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    Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

    ?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024
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    This sermon explores the lessons from the parable of the Prodigal Son, focusing on prudent resource use, choosing good companions, and the importance of prompt righteousness. Key

    Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love to share in the wisdom of God's word. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, ready to receive, ready to grow, and ready to be transformed by the life-changing power of the Gospel. In the ...read more

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