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  • Michael Bowen avatar

    The Journey Home

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    Two characteristics of the compassionate Savior.

    The Journey Home - Luke 15:20-24 Introduction: Two ladies were attending a ten year class reunion. As they begin to talk about their lives, the first lady told the second one that she believed she had a well balanced life. The second lady asked her what she meant by that. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Distant Country, Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
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    Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

    In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
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    If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

    What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Love Lost People? Series

    Contributed by William Fix on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,566 views

    When we encounter people on the street that obviously live there are we turned off by them? Are we turned off socially? Is our compassion turned off? Do we love these people? Or more importantly, does God love them?

    Does God Really Love These Things? Part 2 Does God Love Lost People? Sr. Pastor Taylor Free Methodist Church Let’s begin by answering the question, “Does God love lost people?” For God so loved the world that he gave one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
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    Two attitudes displayed in two sons, that kept each of them from receiving the joy God intended for them.

    In 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After they expressed their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • William Fix avatar

    Does God Really Love Least Things Series

    Contributed by William Fix on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
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    Does God really love least things? Have you ever thought of yourself as insignificant? Least probably in all of God’s creation? What does God’s Word say about the least? Who are they? It may surprise you that if you are least by your own choosing, Go

    This is the final message from the series entitled Does God Love These Things. We have explred the following: 1. "Does God Love Laughter?" 2. "Does God Love Lost People" 3. "Does God Love, Love Making?" Today we are going to look at a forth question. "Does God Really Love Least Things?" I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Father Who Deserved Better

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
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    The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

    A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
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    From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

    Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanks, Dad!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 391 ratings
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    Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, former Minister of Valley View Christian Church, Dallas, TX.) TEXT: Luke 15:11-31 Well, today is Father’s Day, as you have been reminded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord Of The Dance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
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    There is joy in losing things because ultimately you find them! We, like the elder brother, do not even know what we are missing by not experiencing conversionsn, nor are we in touch with everyday grace. Celebrate! (Congregation invited to sing, severa

    The older I get, the more I lose things. I leave a file on that ridiculous garbage heap I call my desk, and two minutes later it has buried itself three layers down. I set my keys on the table to free my hands for something else, and when I turn my back, those keys take flight. It’s amazing. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Dad Want For Fathers Day?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
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    What does dad want for fathers day?, stuff like that power remote control, well maybe, what dad’s really want is to know the kids are safe.. heavenly fathers included.

    Let’s start with a little trivia this morning, What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mothers day. It seems that on mothers day everyone wants to call home. What do you thinks happens on fathers day? Any one want to make a Guess? The most collect Calls. Personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Am I A Prodigal Son?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
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    Any Christian who strayed away from the Lord is considered a "prodigal son". Are you one of them?

    Luke 15:11-25 Topic: Am I a prodigal son? Usually when we think of the Prodigal Son story, we usually think of a young man leaving home because he wanted to be grown and wanted to be able to do his own thing without asking for his parents permission. When we think of the Prodigal Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Broken Hearts Go Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 4 of 9

    WHERE BROKEN HEARTS GO (LK. 15:11-32) I was not fond of popular but controversial Hong Kong actor and singer Leslie Cheung in his prime; I was a fan of Alan Tam! To me, Alan sings; Leslie whispers. Alan’s songs were melodious; Leslie’s were tuneless. Their fans were loyal and fierce. They heckled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 5 of 7

    THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LK 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible