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  • C Jordan avatar

    Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,993 views

    In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

    COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You Have Reached Bottom Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 24, 2012
     | 3,662 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 15: 1 - 7

    Luke 15: 1 – 7 When You Have Reached Bottom Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 “What man ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Building Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
     | 7,470 views

    In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

    Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Boy What A Change

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2011
     | 3,035 views

    Change your living habits serve the Lord with joy.

    BOY WHAT A CHANGE Why Christians do it I just don’t understand but they do question a sinner’s salvation. I’ve heard just about everything it want ever last. He are she will be doing the same thing. Why can’t we just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Why Did Jesus Receive Those People?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 16, 2014
     | 4,898 views

    This message uses the three parables on lostness to remind us that regardless of the reason or degree of being lost, we are still valuable in the eyes of God.

    Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3So he told them this parable: 4“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    God is an extravagantly loving Father who longs to welcome his children home with a joyful celebration.

    WELCOME HOME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray’s response to his prodigal daughter. Billy Ray’s song: “That's what daddy's do, they shield you from the rain, Shelter in the storm, there to ease your pain, Wherever you may roam, what you're going through, Know I'm ...read more

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
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    I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

    LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020
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     | 8,048 views

    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

    Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Take The Opportunity To Reach The Lost

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
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    MAYBE WE CAN GET SO BUSY DOING OUR RELIGIOUS PROGRAM THAT WE FORGET THE LOST GOING TO HELL? We must love the lost.

    OPPORTUNITIES? NEVER FORGET THE BURDEN FOR THE LOST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Genesis 48 is known as the BRIDAL SEARCH chapter. Psalms 51 is known as the REPENTANCE chapter. I Corinthians 13 is known as the LOVE CHAPTER. Hebrews 11 is known as the FAITH CHAPTER. Come let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Openness: The Unfinished Story - 4 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 1,806 views

    The Prodigal Son has gone away, and has come home again. The Loving Father has permitted him to go, but has watched and waited and welcomed him home again with celebration. Now the Elder Brother wonders why. How could God love like that? Is this really how God loves?

    Lent 4—March 22, 1998 "Openness" Luke 15 1,2; 11-32 A Picture, A Story The sun has already set and daylight has mostly faded and gone. The big house is dimly outlined between tall old trees against the fading glow in the sky. But there is light piercing out into the darkness from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    A Passion For The Lost

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,996 views

    Jesus welcomed those who others rejected. The Pharisees and scribes pushed them away. The crowd just watched. Who will we be like?

    We’re continuing our journey with Jesus and his disciples from Galilee to Jerusalem. This week we’re taking a big hop from Luke 12 to Luke 15. As Jesus and his disciples travelled, Jesus has been teaching [picture on slide]. He and his disciples have been healing and casting out demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021
     | 3,074 views

    Sinful people were drawn to Jesus

    LUKE 7:34; LUKE 15:1-2 “FRIEND OF SINNERS” A) Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. * This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that He was associating [being friends] with such sinful people, even eating with them. B) Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcoming The Repentant Sinners (September 8, 2013)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,919 views

    Do we rejoice with God and the angels of heaven every time another sinner repents? In Luke 15 , Jesus tells three parables and all three parables end with a celebration. But, not everyone comes to the celebration.

    Luke 15:1-10 GNB One day when many tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus, (2) the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law started grumbling, "This man welcomes outcasts and even eats with them!" (3) So Jesus told them this parable: (4) "Suppose one of you has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2023
     | 1,902 views

    GOD loves you and JESUS came to save the lost. HE would have come if there were only just one, even just for you. JESUS Loves you and rejoices in every one who turns to HIS Salvation.

    2023.06.04.Sermon.Lost and Found William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. GOD loves you and JESUS came to save the lost. HE would have come if there were only just one, even just for you. JESUS Loves you and rejoices in every one who turns to HIS Salvation. In the first line of Amazing Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,393 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Lost and Found" Luke 15:1-10 A sermon for 10/30/22 – All Saint’s Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 15 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist