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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Lost & Found

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2021
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    Jesus came to seek and to save the lost.

    Lost & Found June 6, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. Focus Passage: Luke 15:1-32 Supplemental Passage: "For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Faith

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    Even with the simple faith of a mustard seed, God can do incredible things through us.

    Simple Faith Luke 17:5-6 October 7, 2007 There was a great story in the September 2007 issue of Reader’s Digest. It goes like this: “What’s that?” asked my young patient’s father as I hung a bag of IV fluids over her bed. “Since your daughter isn’t allowed to eat or drink anything right now,” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Accepting God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,663 views

    Fourth Sunday in Lent Series C Lectionary Prodigal Son

    ’’An Accepting God" Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 4th Sunday of Lent C A young man had secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars from his employer. When the shortage was discovered he was called to the office of the senior partner Immediately he knew he would be fired and would have to go to prison. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Father's Love

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,437 views

    A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

    A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025
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    This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

    Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 43,610 views

    A sermon to look at the excuses we use in our life that hinders the move of God in our lives

    NO MORE EXCUSES! (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Luke 14:15-24 NIV - When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God." (16) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Lost!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,956 views

    In the parables, we see the condition or state of those away from God. We observe God’s great love and anxiety for sinners. We get a glimpse of heaven scene upon the restoration of a soul.

    Introduction: Great crowds of outsiders came to listen to Christ. These were men and women who through their family associations, their occupations, their social status, or their life styles were looked down upon with immense contempt by the more rigid and sanctimonious Scribes and Pharisees. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 4,773 views

    Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

    Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ought To Be Congratulated

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    Many of us know about the separation of the sheep and the goats, but what is the reason for the separation? Since it cannot be only our treatment of the down and out there must be another reason.

    Matthew 25:31-46. “You ought to be congratulated” Scripture Readings:- James 1:19-27 Matthew 25:31-46 (text) Congregation in the Lord, The basic teaching of this passage is obvious … Jesus summarizes it in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 13:44 – 240 Pieces Of Eight … Priceless! - Part 16 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich!

    Matthew 13:44 – 240 PIECES OF EIGHT … PRICELESS! – Part 16 It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich! Finding the Spanish galleon called the Santa Margarita was heralded as one of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "They Both Came Too Pray"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector.... one represents all people through history who seek to find "their" own "way" to justify themselves.... and one represents the one who finds Jesus and knows that by faith God sees him/her "just as if I

    In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2010 Text: Luke 18:9-14 Redeemer “They Both Came to Pray” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Demanding Widow And A Deluded Pharisee

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    A Demanding Widow and a Deluded Pharisee (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 1-14 Ill: • When a night club opened on the main street of a small American town; • The local Church held an all-night prayer meeting. • One member asked God to burn it down. • Within a few moments, lightning struck the club and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Vineyard.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 4,976 views

    The Vineyard. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 1-16. One of the first expressions we learn as children is, “That’s not fair.” • One thing that life seems to teach us, is that this statement is right; • Life doesn’t seem to be fair. In fact it seems to be quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Wicked Tenants Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,491 views

    This parables is about Israel, Israel’s response to the kingdom message of Jesus, and the consequences from a lack of response by the religious leaders and then the people.

    The Parables of Jesus The Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-46 June 14, 2009 This week we are going to examine what many consider to be a very complicated parable: the parable of the wicked tenants. This is a parable about Israel. It goes along with similar themes to the parable of the two sons and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God