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  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
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    Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

    ?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Searching For The Lost: An Exposition Of Luke 15

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2019
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    What is God's attitude toward repentant sinners?

    Searching for the Lost: An Exposition of Luke 15 There are three well known parables in Luke 15, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Parables are illustrations which use a story to shed light on spiritual truth. Jesus wasn’t the only one who taught in parables in his day, but he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "two Lost Sons"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019
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    A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

    “Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019
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     | 4,350 views

    Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

    Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thieves And Robbers In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 30, 2019
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    One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen.

    Illustrations for Biblical Preaching Prodigal Son One of the most beautiful stories of the Scriptures is that of the prodigal son, the younger son who left home, got into deep difficulty, wasted his life in riotous living, and ended up in the pigpen. Dr. J. Vernon McGee once asked, “Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The God Of The Mismatched Shoes Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 30, 2019
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     | 7,147 views

    Quick! The Father is running down the path to throw a cloak on you to embrace you! Run forward and accept it!

    A sermon on the sacrament of confession. ................ This sermon was preached at St Philip the Apostle Tottenham where I was a lenten guest preacher, 31March 2019. ............... One weekday morning I was in church and the doors were open. Someone - a stranger I had never met before - ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Plan Of The Parent Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2019
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    The plan of the Father is much better. He wants all humans to be His children, to be one with His Firstborn, Jesus Christ, worshiping in spirit and truth, in the Holy Spirit of Truth.

    Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019 The Plan of the Parent I have to admit that even though I have been writing and donating and praying for the conversion of all involved in the abortion industry ever since that black birthday in 1973 when this unspeakable act was made legal by the Supreme Court, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Measure Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2019
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    The parable of the prodigal son demonstrates the nature of grace

    March 31, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church - Pastor Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The Measure of a Father’s Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There a lot of people who have taken advantage of DNA ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 5, 2019
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    There are some stories that are so wonderful they leave us feeling blessed just by hearing them. The story of God's extravagant love is one such story.

    There are certain stories that at the moment you read them or hear them they have the ability to really tug on the strings of the heart. They are so moving, so beautiful that you can’t help but feel blessed just by the mere fact of having heard or read them. This is exactly the way I felt when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Attitudes That Hinder Celebration In The Father's House

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 10, 2016
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    A sermon examining how rebellious Christians can hinder certain things in the church.

    Attitudes That Hinder Celebration In The Father's House Luke 15:25-31 Some time ago I attended a 50th wedding celebration. The special couple had lived a great life, raised 7 children and were blessed to enjoy for 50 wonderful years of marriage. Their friends and family gathered together to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
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    Jesus describes two identities with one thing in common neither see themselves as children of the Father and both have consequences. What's your identity?

    Luke 15 – The prodigal son Hi everyone, it’s great to be with you this morning. I wanted to start by telling you a little bit about me and my family so that you get a little flavour of what we are like. Annie and I have been married for 12 years in October, we have two kids, Caleb ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Sour A Celebration

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 6, 2016
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    How we hinder the work of God in our lives

    How To Sour A Celebration Luke 15:25-31 I. DISTANCE CAN SOUR A CELEBRATION vs 25 Lisa always wants all her children in Church for her birthday. Our Heavenly Father longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life-Changing Impact Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 30, 2013
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    Sermon based on Jesus' parable of The Prodigal Son - Helps listeners understand that the impact of the love & grace of God will forever change their lives, no matter how far away from God they are.

    “LIFE-CHANGING IMPACT” Luke 15:11-32 INTRO – Today, we are going to think about IMPACT again, but from another angle & perspective. Not necessarily going to consider how we can impact others for the K’dom of God & for the glory of God. We’re going to consider how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laetare, Rejoice Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013
     | 3,956 views

    We are challenged by God to rejoice. That doesn't always mean "enjoy," but if we repent of sin we will be forgiven gladly by God and have room to rejoice.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent 2013 Rejoice! “Laetare, Jerusalem! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and gather round, all you who love her. Rejoice gladly, those who were sorrowful; exult and be refreshed with motherly consolation.” These words of today’s beautiful Introit antiphon remind us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Makes God Smile

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,056 views

    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