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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "In Defense Of The Older Son"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006
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    We don’t usually hear much about the older son, but hey, he had a right to be miffed! Didn’t he...?

    (A backwards glance at the parable of the Prodigal) 22 “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Greg Newton avatar

    Coming Face To Face With A Pig

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006
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    There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only

    “COMING FACE TO FACE WITH A PIG” Intro: There are a lot of things that we learn from life itself and many of those are things that we learn through tragedies of our own and we come face to face with learning something the hard way. The problem with the world that we live in, is people are only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Adults Go Wild

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
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    There is an MO for wayward children to find their way home.

    When Adults Go Wild Luke 15:11-24 May 28, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip, "The Prodigal Son" from Sermonspice.com 1 Mark Twain was asked who the greatest storyteller of all time was and he answered, "Jesus." a He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Son

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    To show that self-righteousness is just as evil as outright rebellion.

    <Luke 15:11-31 -In this passage we usually focus on the character whom we commonly call “The prodigal son” -And for good reason -This morning, however, I want to focus on the other son -The prodigal’s brother -While he did not go and squander what the father had given him in riotous living, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Delighting In God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
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    Sermon 1 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers are those who choose a "heavenly" over a "worldly" perspective. It imapcts their attitude, amplitude, and gratitude.

    “We Are Now God’s Stewards” DELIGHTING IN GOD’S GRACE Psalm 23 and Luke 15: 11-32 1. (Show the following image on Overhead Projector) http://www.sierranv.net/~dscheibl/optical.html 2. As you look at that picture, what is it that you see? One minute you see a haggard old woman and another, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Evil Hoard Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    Part II of a series based on the question, "How to spend an inheirtance" This sermon encourages us not to hold on to the love of the Father but to spend it freely.

    Title: A Chocolate Piano and an Older Brother Text: Luke 15:25 - 32 FCF: In Christ, we have more than enough blessing – we need not sit on it! SO: I want people to realize that hoarding an inheritance can be just as bad as squandering it Intro: Last week, you’ll remember we talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prodigal, A Parishoner, And A Ceo Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
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    Part I of a 3 part series, "How to spend an inheritance"

    Title: A Prodigious Inheritance, Pt.1 Text: Luke 15:11-24 FCF: God has given us a remarkable inheritance; we must choose wisely how to invest it. SO: Next week, I’ll be challenging the congregation not to rest on its laurels, but before I do that, I want to remind them of the riches they have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Once Was Lost

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,815 views

    The three parables of Luke 15

    ABC’s Emmy Award-winning show Lost is now in its second season. It’s website sums up the show this way: “After Oceanic Air flight 815 tore apart in mid-air and crashed on a Pacific island, its survivors were forced to find inner strength they never knew they had in order to survive. But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    Believers must be careful to avoid being ungrateful to God.

    How to Avoid Being Miserable This Thanksgiving Luke 15:25-32 Nov. 20, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A woman went to visit her sister’s farm & noticed a pig limping around on a wooden leg. 1 The sister said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig!" a Oinked & woke us up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can't Want Your Worst Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

    5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son's Repentance Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,506 views

    God always calls people back to Him.

    THE PRODIGAL SON’S REPENTANCE Luke 15:11-24 Intro. A. This morning, let’s study the biblical illustration of repentance and find out what are involved in a true repentance. Take note: this story basically presents a very fundamental truth –“Apart from God, we can do nothing.” B. The story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Brokenness

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    Brokenness is daily coming to God and admitting our weakness and our need for Him.

    Sermon-9/23/01-Lk. 15-Brokenness KI: Brokenness is daily coming to God and admitting our weakness and our need for Him. Read Lk. 15-Prodigal son from the Message. Every time I turned around this summer hearing this story, Hume, SEMP Path of Theb Roken-Brokenness Came to understand brokenness in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Picture Of Grace

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,479 views

    Hpow God’s grace, no matter where you are, can bring you back to Father’s house

    A PICTURE OF GRACE Luke 15:17-24 INTRO: In the reading of Luke 15 often referred to as the “Great Lost Chapter” we read of the life of a young man who seemed to have it made at home. But there came a time when this young man took on the spirit of rebellion and decided to run away and leave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Some Things The Prodigal Never Counted On

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    The dangers of leaving Father’s house to follow the world

    SOME THINGS THE PRODIGAL NEVER COUNTED ON Luke 15:11-24 Intro: In this text we find a young man who has left the safety of home and wandered into the unknown. A place that is unforgiving and relentless on its victims. He has fled from his father’s rule to be his own person. He has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Sins Of The Prodigal's Brother

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,355 views

    The Sins of the Prodical’s Brother - The man who missed out on the Blessing

    THE SINS OF THE PRODIGAL’S BROTHER Luke 15:25-32 INTRODUCTION A. THE PRODIGAL’S RETURN, THE GLAD SCENE I. The father running to meet the prodigal 2. The joy over the returning one B. THE MAN WHO MISSED OUT ON THE BLESSING I. The elder brother returns from the field 2. He refuses to enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist