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  • Sylvester Fergusson avatar

    The Father's Love

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jan 6, 2023
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    Jesus loves to use comparisons to illustrate a point. In this story he does just that and he does it brilliantly

    Every parent wants the best for their children. They have dreams and expectations that they hope their child would grow and fulfil. They envisaged their child growing up to be someone who would make a difference in this world, in a positive way. Their love for the child is not based on what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024
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    A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

    June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Father Who Finds Nemo

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2024
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    Nemo's father Marlin reminds us of the father in the Parable of the prodigal son who is a mirror for God our Heavenly Father.

    FATHER’S DAY 2024 THE FATHER WHO FINDS NEMO LUKE 15:11-32 #FathersDay STORY SEGMENT 1 Clownfish Marlin and his wife, Coral, live happily in an anemone in the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. They are about to become parents, waiting for their many eggs to hatch. It is a happy time full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025
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    We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Good To Be Home - A Homecoming Service Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 28, 2023
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    If you’ve ever been traveling for a long time, one of the first things we say when we get home is “it’s good to be home!” The same is true about our spiritual home on earth, the church. By studying the story of the lost boy, we can see why “it’s good to be home!”

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Prodigal (Abridged) - The Skit Guys The Dream Home Is Dead Source: Adapted from Julie Kilcur, “The Dream Home Is Dead,” CT magazine (September, 2020), pp. 33-40 https://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2022/november/dream-home-is-dead.html Copied from Preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Recognizing the false securities in our lives and learning to hold onto Jesus as our firm and secure anchor.

    Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk where we put our hope; the thing we hold onto when life gets tough. What I want you to walk away with is: there's only one thing we can truly rely on, and that's Jesus. Before we dive in, let me show you something. (Hold up a small, flimsy-looking anchor.) ...read more

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    He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

    Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

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    The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023
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    God loves us and wants to be close to us. Despite our sins and shortcomings, He invites us to come to Him for healing and restoration.

    Ever played that game where you think you see your friend from across the mall, so you start waving like a maniac, only to realize it's a total stranger? Yeah, we've all been there. It's funny how things can look different from a distance, right? Well, sometimes, we treat Jesus the same way. We ...read more

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    The Strength Of A Father's Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    On this Father's Day, we honor all fathers and inspire them to be the best they can be through the strength of Christ. We delve into the story of the Prodigal Son, not only focusing on the son's return, but also on the unwavering faith of the father who waited.

    Today, we honor fathers and trust that, through faith, we can be the best we can be with the strength of Christ. In this sermon, we will not only look at the return of the Prodigal son but also the faith of the waiting father. In Luke 15:11-31, Jesus tells a parable about a father and his two sons. ...read more

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    The Love Of Fathers: Earthly And Divine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Exploring the similarities between the desires of earthly fathers and our Heavenly Father.

    Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 Today, we are going to talk about Father’s Day and the role of fathers in our lives. Fathers are often seen as the providers and protectors of the family. They are different from mothers, who are known for their nurturing and healing abilities. While Mother’s Day is ...read more

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    Finding Your Way Back To God SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    Prodigals, those who rebel and step away from God's blessings, still exist today. They indulge in reckless living, ruining their lives. But when they reach total desperation and are willing to repent, God runs to meet them and welcome them home.

    In this sermon, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, which actually reveals the character and nature of our loving Heavenly Father. Jesus used this story to teach us about God's unconditional love and His willingness to embrace those who have strayed away from Him. It is important to ...read more

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    Finding Your Way Back Home SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Sometimes, the most detrimental thing God can do is to grant us our desires. The prodigal son's journey to a 'far country' symbolizes a place that first exists in our hearts. This journey and his eventual return home teaches us about the dangers of desire and the power of forgiveness.

    Today, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Sons, which is the third story in a series of parables told by Jesus. This parable, along with the stories of a lost coin and a missing sheep, teaches us important lessons about God's love and forgiveness. Let us dive into the story and uncover its ...read more

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    How To Eat Fried Worms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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    Explore the themes of self-pity, God's unconditional love, and the power of repentance.

    Good morning, family. I’d like to take a moment to share with you a quote from Philip Yancey. He writes, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Now, what does that mean for us? Simply put, no matter how low we think we've sunk, God's grace is still available and abundant. Today, as we dive ...read more

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    A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

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    Silent Tears PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Illustrate God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the joy of reconciliation through the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most well-known and beloved parables in the Bible—the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This story, found in Luke 15:11-32, isn’t just a tale of a wayward son; it’s a vivid illustration of the Father's unconditional love, the power of ...read more

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