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  • Keith Butler avatar

    The "Lost' Parables

    Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 24, 2005
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    Why did the Pharisees receive these parables from Jesus? Because they did not rejoice over the lost being found.

    THE “LOST” PARABLES Luke 15:1-32 Key Verse and Theme: “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” (Luke 15:32) 1. Who was Jesus addressing? A. The tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Demonstration Of God's Love Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 30, 2005
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    Another message in the current series on the eternal attributes of God.

    A Demonstration of God’s Love Luke 15:11-24 I. God’s Love Is a Seeking Love (v. 11-17) A. It seeks Us in the Far Country “..in that while we were sinners Christ died for us.” – Rom. 5:8 People God Found in the “Far Country” • Adam & Eve hid in the Garden of Eden • Moses was on the back side of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father's Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    Appreciate the heart of the Father. Don’t waste your life away. Treasure the resources God has given us. Love the things He loves.

    (I have taken most thoughts in this sermon from Rodney J. Buchanan’s ’The Father’s House’, July 7, 2002, Mulberry St. UMC, Mt. Vernon, OH.) Let’s take a look at this interesting story again. Looking at the three characters in this story, we can learn something about ourselves and our heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Witnessed A Conversion Lately?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
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    Brought anyone into the Kingdom Lately?

    Witnessed A Conversion Lately? Luke 15:10 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Let’s look at evangelism from heaven’s perspective. They rejoice over the salvation of souls, more than anyone’s healing, etc. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    The Father’s forgiveness of a failing son.

    Luke 15:11-24 Welcome Home! Intro – Melody in the Key of F I. He was an Ungrateful Worm (11-12) a. His audacity 11-12 (boldness to ask) b. His avarice 12 (greed) c. His ambition 12 (selfishness, fleshly) d. His animosity 12 (hatred of Father & others) II. He lived in Unbridled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission: One Sinner

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    If you think Hell is so bad, why aren’t you doing everything you can to keep people from going there?

    MISSION: ONE SINNER Luke 15:4-10 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep (he made an investment in 100 sheep, and let me say here that God made an investment in all humanity), if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Homecoming

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005
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    The Prodigal Son, the greatest homecoming story ever written.

    Homecoming Luke 15:11-32 INTRO.: Thinking of homecomings, this is possibly the most famous homecoming story in the Bible. What a wonderful homecoming ths prodigal had when he finally came to his senses. This is a story about coming home to God. This is not the point Jesus was making. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lost Son

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,484 views

    No matter what you’ve done, The Father is waiting to love you.

    INTRO NEW COVENANT Luke 15:11-32 Lets talk about the second son for a minute Jesus is talking to the Pharisees He’s saying my children will be like the lost one- Y’all will stay home and sulk This boy says---I’ve been here- obeyed every commandment THAT’S A LIE- NO BOY EVER OBEYED ALL PARENTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desperate Men

    Contributed by John Tung on Jun 6, 2005
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    The story of the Prodigal Son is the story of three desperate men.

    DESPERATE MEN Luke 15:11-31 John Tung, 6-5-05 I. Introduction A few weeks ago, for Mother’s Day, I gave a message called “Desperate Mothers.” And in that message we looked at three women in the Bible who were desperate mothers due to different reasons. In the case of Eve she was desperate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failing Forward Series

    Contributed by Bryan Moore on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    As part of the Series, Strengthening Our Families, this sermon was aimed at graduates and youth on how to handle our failures and to embrace God’s unconditional love for us.

    FAILING FORWARD Luke 15: 11-24 Rev. Bryan Moore Fordtown Baptist Church Kingsport, Tennessee May 15, 2005 Graduates Sunday INTRODUCTION A.) The title for this morning’s sermon, Failing Forward, comes from a book written by former preacher and leadership expert, John Maxwell. The full title of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,485 views

    Part of the series on the Parables of Jesus - Parable of the Lost Sheep

    Parable of the Lost Sheep – Grace 9 Today we will be looking at the Parable of the Lost Sheep found in Matt 18:10-14 • By now we should understand that context is very important to a correct interpretation of scripture • Earlier in this chapter we have the story of the apostles arguing amongst ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

    Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Sort Of Father Should I Be?

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    Father’s Day Sermon

    WHAT KIND OF FATHER SHOULD I BE? Luke 15:11-32 TEXT: 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    A Father’s Day message from the parable of the prodigal son.

    SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 TITLE: “THE LOVING FATHER” INTRODUCTION: A. I like this little prayer for dads: Mender of toys, leader of boys, Changer of fuses, kisser of bruises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy In The Presence

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

    Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed