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  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    The Ninety And Nine

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 11,431 views

    Ministry to the Church

    Life has taught us to look for the superstars. When we go to the movies, we look for the stars: Denzel Washingtons, the Tom Hanks, the Haley Berrys, the Danny Glovers, and the Samuel Jacksons. We do not look for the lighting director of the movie Forest Gump or the costume director of the movie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edgar Mayer avatar

    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 10, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    A sermon on Luke 15:11-32.

    The Older Brother "Once a man had two sons. The younger son said to his father: 'Give me my share of the property.' So the father divided his property between his two sons." That's the dramatic beginning of a story that Jesus told. Who doesn't like to hear the end of it? Jesus had a knack for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ron Laeger avatar

    Desperately Desired...grudgingly Given

    Contributed by Ron Laeger on Nov 14, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    FORGIVENESS: Why Satan wants to boil you in your own juices and what to do about it.

    In his book Capital of the World, Ernest Hemingway, tells about a father in Spain that becomes angry with his son and is soon estranged. The son's name is a common spanish name: Paco. Years of brokenness and bitterness take its toll and the man is beset with the greatest of grief from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 129 ratings
     | 20,508 views

    This is part of a sermon series based on the Parables of Jesus. What's in it for me. This sermon is on the parable in Luke 15 - the prodigal son.

    What's In It for Me? - Salvation Some believe that if humankind is left to its own that the results will be positive and good. This was true once when God first made man but because of sin and it's destructive character there is no one who is righteous. When left to his own devices each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Spirit Of The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,322 views

    The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost.

    Acts 2 & Luke 15 Pentecost Sunday 2004 The Spirit of The Father The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost. Pentecost Story: Acts 2:1-41 The emphasis in church on the Spirit is often on His comfort, his gifts, his fruit. The Pentecost story ...read more

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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,416 views

    Before we can become the father, we must deal with our prodigal nature

    Luke 15:11-32 June 13, 2004 The Return of the Prodigal Returning to the Father Over the Last few weeks we have been looking at this story of the Prodigal Son with the emphasis that we are all called to become the father in the story. But I also recognize that unless we deal with our own ...read more

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    The Choices Of The Father

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    Message to the fathers need to make right choices and their choices determines the destiny of their children.

    “choices of the father” Intro: When you begin to read the scriptures about the description of the father, you understand that he has quite an order or position to fill, quite the responsibility placed upon him, to be the voice of God to our families, to be the glory of our children? Men can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Godly Father

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

    The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Older Brother Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,723 views

    Most of us in Church relate to the older brother if we are honest. The father loves us as much as the prodigal and invites into the party.

    Luke 15:11-32 June 20, 2004 The Older Brother We’ve been looking at the story of the Prodigal Son for many weeks now – we began by talking for 4 weeks about our call to become the Father in the story. But last week I talked about how taking up the call to become the father without dealing ...read more

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    The Compassionate Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    Jesus’ picture of the compasionat father corrects many of our wrong images of God

    Luke 15:11-32 June 27, 2004 The Compassionate Father Verses 1-2 1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Our image of God speaks directly to our ...read more

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  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Looking The Lost In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    Ask yourself the Questions; Where did Jesus look? Then ask; Where should I look? Finally; How should I look?

    LOOKING FOR THE LOST IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES Text: Luke 15:3-10 Intro: There was a song some time ago entitled "looking for love in all the wrong places" People do need love, but are often looking in the wrong place for it. The bible says "God is Love" we know the most loving one in all creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Snare Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Holderman on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 137 ratings
     | 10,263 views

    When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God!

    Purpose: When the U.S. left Godly paths and principles and wrote and legislated God out of existence, we merely gained prodigal freedom. If we are ever to regain Godly freedom, we must return to our beginning foundation: God! Introduction: Once upon a time… (Tell the narrative of the prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Reeves avatar

    Putting On Your Shoes

    Contributed by Michael Reeves on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Shoes that need to be worn as a Christian.

    PUTTING ON YOUR SHOES Luke 15:22 and Ephesians 6:15 Our daily conversations are often filled with expressions concerning the use of our foot or feet. We have learned to convey a whole idea or concept in this manner. For example: 1. A TENDERFOOT is a beginner, inexperienced. 2. To have COLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,083 views

    The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

    Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican