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  • ralph juthman avatar

    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
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    jesus told three parables, each revealing the Fathers heart. The one message from each stroy is that God rejoices when a child returns home.

    WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE Luke 15:1-32 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION There is a story of an old bag lady that was saved while attending a Billy Graham crusade. At the end of the service as he always does, Billy instructed the new believers to find a Bible believing church to attend. The woman, not knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
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    “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

    Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Arise!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2013
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    There is no such thing in this physical life as "passing the point of no return" with our loving Father. He awaits our return to Him.

    I believe all of us know one of the main reasons that retailers such as “Home Depot” and “Lowe’s” have managed to be so successful. Three words: Do. It. Yourself! Not only will these home-improvement giants sell you what you need to fix up and spruce up your home or business, but they will even ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Bad Boy Comes Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 11, 2013
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    Sermon fro the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year C, 2013

    Luke 15: 11 – 32 / A Bad Boy Comes Home Intro: Ladies, true or false. When driving a car, a man will never admit that they are lost by stopping to get directions. --- Certainly a man invented the GPS system for a car for just that reason. Tell the truth, have you ever really been lost? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come To The Party

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 12, 2013
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    Joy and celebration are taking place in the streets of heaven. He rejoices over all those who repent of their sins and seek to know Him. He wants you to join Him in His joy. He wants you know His great love for you. Rejoice with Him! Come to the party!

    Have you ever thought about why God would create us to have children? He could have created us like the angels who don’t have children. He could have created as many people as He wanted all at once. He could have created a few people and continued to create more as He saw fit to populate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lent 2013 Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2013
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    A look at the first half of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Who is the Father? How did the son reach the point of abandoning his family and the point of return. How did the Father react? Wonderful parable!

    This is the fourth week of the Lenten season and in the Scripture we are about to look at one of the most famous parables ever taught by Jesus. And, when we look at this parable we will, at this time, only be looking at the first half of the parable. As we start to take a look at this incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lost Son And The Loving Father: Praying For Our Adult Children

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Mar 14, 2013
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    A look at the parable of the prodigal son and what it says to parents of adult children who are not following the Lord.

    The Fourth Sunday in Lent March 10, 2013 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Luke 15:11-32 The Lost Son and the Loving Father: Praying for our Adult Children Bestselling author Stormie Omartian tells a story about two families that she calls the Joneses and the Browns (not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013
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     | 5,973 views

    God searches for us until he "finds" us, and welcomes us into his arms when we return to him.

    Luke 15:1-32 "Lost and Found" INTRODUCTION There are times in our lives when we may doubt God's love for us. These times could range from receiving a traffic ticket to suffering from the flu, from losing your job to being told you have a serious illness, and everything in between. We may ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Prodigal Father Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 3, 2012
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    Just like the Prodigal son our self-sufficiency leaves us spent and worn-out as we leave our Father to make a name for ourselves. Like the younger son, we want the father Dead to enjoy the world he created for us without his rules. The Father lets us go

    Series: Lost Message: The Prodigal Father! Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: July 31 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning I want to begin with a confession. One of my greatest struggles is self-sufficiency and this self-sufficiency usually results in my being tired, worn out, or spent! Sometimes my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God "Prays"...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 7, 2012
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    To accept our contrite brethren into our Church-fold once they genuinely repent of their sins...

    When God ‘prays’… Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on News as SENSATIONAL as the Creator Himself praying. Keeping the core content of my ...read more

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    Don't Become A Prodigal

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 20, 2012
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    Prodigal means: Dissolutely – riotous (Dissolute is used to describe a person lacking restraint) Dictionary Definition: Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. Have you ever been a prodigal? (a person that lacks restraint)

    Luke 15: 11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand - Pt. 1 - Found People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 29, 2012
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     | 6,467 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding. We must pay the price to learn 5 key truths!

    Understand Pt. 1 – Found People I. Introduction There is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon was blessed in part because of his desire and request for wisdom. On numerous occasions in Scripture we are encouraged to seek knowledge/understanding . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord And The Lost

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2012
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    A sermon comparing the attitudes of the lost towards the Lord as opposed to their attitudes today towards the church.

    “The Lord and the Lost” Luke 15:1-7 Scripture Reading Luke 15:1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice With Me Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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    Salvation, restoration, joy

    REFORCE WITH ME Luke 15: 1-10 (p740) July 10, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever communicated something to someone and you were really excited about it, but they miss the point ENTIRELY?!!! I thought of this story... On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Death Wish Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
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     | 3,879 views

    Mutiny, pride, security, arrogance

    THE DEATH WISH Luke 15: 11-12 (p740) July 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wanted someone to die? I have! I remember my father's battle with cancer...it had ravaged his entire body...He only weighed 135 pounds when it began, but after battling it for a year...the last six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ