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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Holy Communion: A “humble Pie” Not “black Tie” Event Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    How does one prepare for Holy Communion? With a humble faith. The parable of the Prodigal Son will illustrate such a faith.

    The Art Gallery of Alberta (AGA) held the grand opening of its hip new $88 million building in January. Were you invited to this black tie event? Neither was I. Then again I didn’t give a million dollars for the construction of the Gallery nor am I a friend of the mayor. Gallery openings are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Lowe avatar

    Parable: The Laborers Of The Eleventh Hour Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,231 views

    Jesus said “many that are first shall be last, and the last shall be first.” He meant to teach just one thing: That some who think they’re first in the world are going to find themselves last in heaven.

    Perea Parable: The Laborers of the Eleventh hour Matthew 20:1-16 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard. The parable of the laborers is found only in Matthew. It is connected to the preceding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redefining Lost Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    Looking to redefine what ’lost’ is, and how we get lost... based on the back to back parables of Jesus. The Lost Sheep – The one who wanders away… The Lost Coin – The one who just doesn’t know… The Younger Son – The deliberate step The Older Son – The

    Redefining Lostness MARK 2:16-17 When the scribes of the Pharisees saw that He was eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they said to His disciples, "Why is He eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners?" And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, "it is not those who are healthy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Modern Prodigal's Testimony

    Contributed by Vernon House on Jun 3, 2019
     | 4,804 views

    Many people don't believe in Angels, God or the Devil but I would like to share my testimony with you on how I became a believer when I was running from the God I never knew.

    My name is Vernon House - I am the pastor of the First Pentecostal Church of Red Bud Many times ministers are thought to be out of touch with the world around them. That we are just religious, self-righteous, judgmental, or even condescending. I would like to change your opinion about that and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 views

    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Prodigal Son - The Son Who Remained Home Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,922 views

    Who was the Prodigal son - the one who went away or the one who stayed at home?

    The Prodigal son - the son who remained home. Luke 15: 11-32 Lev. 7:12; 22:29-30 A parable is a comparison of two objects for the purpose of teaching. Although Jesus did not invent speaking in parables, it is significant that He is the only one who used them in the New Testament. At one time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 5,532 views

    The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

    Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Father's Day 2016: The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021
     | 9,050 views

    The parable of the prodigal son could just as easily be called the story of the faithful Father. In it, we meet a providing father, a patient father, a passionate father, and a positive father. Happy Father's Day!

    The Faithful Father Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2005 Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a day of neckties and new cologne, a day of hugs, long-distance phone calls, and Hallmark cards. But most of all it’s a day to honor dads! "Honor your father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Act Two: The Older Son Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful parable of being lost and finding the extravagance grace of God! The problem, the older son is just as lost as the younger one, but doesn’t know it.

    The Prodigal God Act Two: The Older Son Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” Luke 15: 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ’Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Chandler avatar

    Parable Of The Three Baseball Fans

    Contributed by James Chandler on May 19, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 18,518 views

    This is a parable that I created to illustrate the different types of people responding to Christ.

    The Parable of the Three Baseball Fans I Corinthians 9:24-27 NOTE: Before I entered the auditorium, I changed into a baseball uniform. As the organist played and the people sang “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” I entered the auditorium and walked up on stage. I loved seeing the surprised look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Distant Country, Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Funeral message for Michael Keys, age 36, whose parents requested a message from the parable of the Prodigal Son

    In my study there hangs a reproduction of a sixteenth century map. My son gave it to me several years ago. He knows that I have always liked maps. I like to look at maps, study maps, even sketch maps myself. There is something fulfilling about seeing how things are laid out, how streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Genuine Apology Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020
     | 3,562 views

    Asking for forgiveness is an excellent thing to do when we are genuinely remorseful. The Parable of the Prodigal Son models this.

    Genuine Apology (Luke 15:18) 1. Two hunters hire a small plane to take them to a remote area of Canada. Upon dropping off the hunters, the pilot tells them, "Remember only one moose, because the plane wouldn't be able to take off with more weight than that." The hunters go off. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Elder Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,445 views

    This sermon explores the themes of steadfastness, sacrifice, service, and salvation in the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the importance of grace and forgiveness.

    Good morning, dear ones. I feel a certain warmth in my heart as I stand here today, an echo of the love that binds us all as children of God. We gather here not just as individuals, but as a collective, a family, united by our shared faith and by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon ...read more

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    When The Prodigal's Come Home

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 17, 2024
     | 579 views

    This message focusses on how we, as God's church and professing Christians, can receive "prodigals"—those who have strayed—with love, acceptance, and forgiveness

    Key Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction • Briefly introduce the parable of the Prodigal Son, describing how the younger son's decision to leave led to loss but ultimately resulted in reconciliation. • Explain the focus of today's message: how we, as a church and as individuals, can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Treasure Examined Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,077 views

    A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.

    A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army