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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Hope Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014
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     | 10,492 views

    For Father's Day we look at what made the father in the story of the prodigal son special

    Well here we are, week three of our look at the Prodigal Son and the rest of the story. And all three of our weeks have their beginning in Luke 15:11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.” In week one we looked at the younger son, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,314 views

    It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

    One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...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
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    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

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Storyteller: The Parables Of Jesus: Lost And Found

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2015
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    In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #2: LOST AND FOUND OPENING: Have you ever lost something that was important to you? • I remember one time I lost my wallet and how I felt – looked everywhere for it! • There was another time we lost Austin in Walmart, and left Caleb behind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sons--The Prodigal Sons

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021
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    We may travel different routes to control our future but both paths end with us needing God in our lives. The Parable of the two sons and a loving father.

    A Tale Of Two Sons 11/7/2021 Psalm 14:1-7 Luke 15:1-32 Suppose for a moment that you could write all the rules for your own life. Nobody could tell you what to do. You were in complete control without having to be concerned with what God thinks. Do you think your life would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Search

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2019
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    Though every situation is different, God wants the lost to be found; your burden is not yours alone. This message is to encourage those of us burdened for lost or straying family and dear friends.

    The Search (Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 139:7-12) 1. C Ryle writes this: We may use all means, by but we cannot command success. We may teach, but we cannot convert. We may show those around us the bread and water of life, but we cannot make them eat and drink it. We may point out the way to eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David McBeath avatar

    Exile And Return (Jesus Wants To Save America) Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011
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    Christinaity is no longer the valued, prestigious, privileged, powerful, influential institution it used to be in our country. Could it be the church in the U.S. is no different than Judaism and the religious people of Jesus' day? Do we want the benefits

    Series: Lost Message: Exile and Return (Jesus Wants to Save America; Jesus Wants to Save the Church; or Jesus Wants to Save “Christians”) Text: Luke 15; Romans 4:1-8; Genesis 27-35 Date: August 28, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath As Jason’s song suggests—God’s Love is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tale Of Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,712 views

    The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

    Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Two Lost Sons Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
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    In this lesson we learn what it means to be lost through the eyes of the younger son

    Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 Do you know what the worst feeling is? It’s not the Saints losing twice in Seattle ending their playoff run. The worst feel is being lost. When I was six, my parents took me to a carnival. It was a kid’s dream: games, rides, cotton candy, hotdogs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    Teach Your Children Well Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    Ephesians Series #14 Scripture says Train up a Child in the way He should go and he will not depart from it...An aircraft carrier teachs us the lesson from this verse...to assure us that our children will soar.

    A Walk that is Worthy Part 14 “Teach your children well” Text: Eph 6:1-4 Intro: This morning we are going to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled a “A Walk That Is Worthy.” This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “Teach Your Children Well!” Illus: A family in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Teach Your Children Well

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 9, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    God has given us some incredibly insightful guidance for blessing our children.

    "Teach Your Children Well" Ephesians 1-4 We hear so much about parents and their children today on the television and in newspaper articles. The tragedy is that most of the news we hear is not encouraging at all. This is not a new phenomenon either. For years now we’ve heard the sordid tales of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Having The Children Of Your Dreams

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    A father’s Day Sermon -- How to be a blessing to your children in order that they may be a blessing to you. Based on Smalley and Trent’s book--The Gift of the Blessing

    Having The Children Of Your Dreams A Fathers’ Day Lesson Pastor Don Hawks (Based on a sermon by Joel Smith on Sermon Central.com--How to Have the Children of Your Dreams) June 16, 2002 Bethany Church THE STORY IS TOLD OF A FATHER OF 5 WHO CAME HOME WITH A TOY, HE SUMMONED HIS CHILDREN AND ASKED ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Leading Your Children To Christ

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    A message challenging parents and grandparents to be active in leading their children/grandchildren to Christ.

    Leading Your Children to Christ 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Introduction: The other day, my wife got a phone call from a lady in the church about her daughter. It seems that her daughter had not been sleeping over the past several nights because she wasn’t sure she was a Christian. My wife sat down with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Jesus Loves The Little Children

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 314 ratings
     | 85,570 views

    This message was used the Sunday before Vacation Bible School, to impress the importance of children to Jesus.

    “Jesus Loves The Little Children” Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we begin our Vacation Bible School! This week, our church will be filled with the sounds of CHILDREN … laughing, crying, yelling, eating, praying, singing … V.B.S. is always an exciting time. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    The Turning Of The Hearts Of The Fathers And The Children

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,051 views

    Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father or not.

    The Turning of the Hearts of the Fathers and the Children Scripture Reference: Malachi 4:5 – 6 Introduction Welcome to Father’s Day 2003. This is a great day to reflect on being a father, having a father, or being a witness to the value of a father in the life of children whether you had a father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational