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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
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    This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

    Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023
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    A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

    Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Children Away From The Father's House

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 19, 2023
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    This message is about discovering something or someone who is lost and how the joy that floods a soul-winner's heart cannot be described in words but can only be felt in a heart that has already experienced the grace of God.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 15:3-6 ) (3) "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," (4) "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023
     | 1,235 views

    ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

    Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Beyond The Numbers: Understanding God's Economy

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 17, 2023
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    Jesus’s parables and Old Testament stories reveal astonishing truths. They show that God’s economy isn’t about math, but the true expression of value.

    Beyond the Numbers: Understanding God's Economy Introduction: - We live in a world that is obsessed with numbers. We measure everything by numbers: our income, our expenses, our achievements, our popularity, our success, and our happiness. We think that more is better, and that bigger is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of Lostness Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    Jesus is the answer to all our lostness no matter what kind we may find ourselves in.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Parables of Lostness LUKE 15:1-32 #justJesus INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE 1: “Taken” In 2008, an action movie came out that spurred 2 more movies after it and all because of one speech. 7 sentences is the crux of one movie and allowed them to make two more after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon $ 42 - God Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2023
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    God specializes in restoring those who are lost and gone away from Him. Everyone needs to be in the place God has assigned for us, for only there are we assured of God’s protection, privilege and we will also find our true worth.

    We read in Luke 15:20, “And he rose up and went to his own father. But while he was yet a long way off, his father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and ran, and fell upon his neck, and covered him with kisses.” (Darby) We meditated a little on this passage in the last sermon, considering ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bridge Builder: Lost People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    This shepherd was able to rejoice with his friends and neighbors because his lost sheep was found. He was overjoyed with the rescue of this one, lost sheep.

    Opening illustration: Did you ever have a kid in your neighborhood that always hid so good nobody could find him? We did. After a while we would give up on him and go off, leaving him to rot wherever he was. Soon or later he would show up all-mad because we didn’t keep looking for him. And we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Of Jesus: Seeking And Saving The Lost Luke 19:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024
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     | 2,486 views

    Luke 19:10 encapsulates Jesus divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach and heal but ultimately to seek and save the lost.

    The Mission of Jesus: Seeking and Saving the Lost Luke 19:10 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration made by Jesus in Luke 19:10, which encapsulates His divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024
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    Explore the transformative power of God's rejoicing love as revealed in Zephaniah 3:17. May this sermon inspire us to live transformed by the truth of God's rejoicing love, confident in His unfailing affection towards us.

    Transformed by God's Rejoicing Love Zephaniah 3:17 Introduction: The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 2, 2024
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    What should we do if we find a missing sheep? What should we do if we have misplaced silver?

    The Missing Sheep In verses one - two: Sinners, are the classification of people who were crossed or cast out by many of the religious people of the time. Publicans (tax collectors) were especially detested. Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024
     | 504 views

    We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

    Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2025
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     | 352 views

    This sermon emphasizes that true peace is not the absence of external conflict but the presence of Christ in our hearts, offering an unshakable, eternal peace through His birth, miracles, and life-giving words, even amidst life's greatest trials and storms.

    Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ The Oxford Dictionary defines peace as "freedom from disturbance; tranquility, and the cessation of war." Those who are at peace experience freedom from anxiety and distress. Yet, with such an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jan 26, 2025
     | 247 views

    Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life throughout the journey.

    Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Introduction • Key Question: How do we, as children of the King, truly enjoy the journey of life? • Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. • Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Reviving A People For The Lord

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 14, 2025
     | 221 views

    As we enter late winter and early spring, many assemblies are preparing for their ‘Gospel Meeting’ or ‘Revival’. Advertisements for their dates, time and place are sent out. From past knowledge, how successful were these meetings? Can improvement be made to increase its efficiency?

    As we enter late winter and early spring, many assemblies are preparing for their ‘Gospel Meeting’; as some may say, ‘Revival’. Advertisements for their dates, time and place are sent out. From past knowledge, how successful were these meetings? Some people come away saying their meeting did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ