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    Are You Doing Right By God And Obeying Parents? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores the biblical call to obedience, its impact on character development, and its role in aligning our will with God's.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united in our love for God and our hunger for His holy word. We are here today to navigate the waters of spiritual wisdom, to understand more deeply the divine directives that shape our lives and our relationships. ...read more

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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Who Then Can Be Saved?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,210 views

    The place of children. Trust in riches a snare. Eternal life inherited, not earned.

    WHO THEN CAN BE SAVED? Luke 18:15-30. 1. Jesus blesses the little children (Luke 18:15-17). People brought infants to Jesus for Him to touch them, but the disciples sought to turn them away (Luke 18:15). Sometimes church people do have this strange notion that ‘Church’ is not for children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Possession Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 3,946 views

    “Before God laid the foundations of the world, God had CHOSEN us to be His Adopted SONS & DAUGHTERS in CHRIST.” “You have been CLOTHED w/ POWER and ABILITY! You are WELL ABLE!” “DISCOVER what you have! You have the FAVOR (Gracious Hand) of God.”

    “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

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    Extreme Love

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 17, 2017
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    A message from the Prodigal Son about the love of a father.

    Title: Reflecting the Love of God Theme: To show the love of the Father through the parable of the prodigal son and how father’s should reflect this. Offering Scripture: Main Scriptures Luke 15:11-32 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. (12) And the younger of them said to his father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Father Who Finds Nemo

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 12, 2024
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    Nemo's father Marlin reminds us of the father in the Parable of the prodigal son who is a mirror for God our Heavenly Father.

    FATHER’S DAY 2024 THE FATHER WHO FINDS NEMO LUKE 15:11-32 #FathersDay STORY SEGMENT 1 Clownfish Marlin and his wife, Coral, live happily in an anemone in the Great Barrier Reef near Australia. They are about to become parents, waiting for their many eggs to hatch. It is a happy time full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Younger Son Returns, Prt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
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    Part 3 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave continues looking at the younger son’s return to his father’s house, examining reasons why we settle for servanthood instead of sonship/daughtership.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 27, 2011 First I want to say Happy Anniversary to my lovely wife Christy. She believed in Wildwind Church, and dreamed of Wildwind Church, and saw me as the pastor of Wildwind Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008
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     | 6,992 views

    This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

    EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
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    God is waiting to welcome every prodigal home

    Welcome Home Luke 15.11-32 October 5, 1997 - Friend Day Morning Service Introduction I. The Restoration of the Pulpit Furniture: The furniture from the old church, symbols of the history of the church and people, they were put into the prayer room, they were painted yellow, recently the church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006
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    The story of the prodigal son is presented as an example of repentance.

    Forgive Me For I Have Sinned Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: At some time in the distant past, someone decided to divide a circle into 360 equal parts and call them “degrees.” Terminology related to the circle has wormed its way into our language. For instance, when we come to a street corner and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God`s Exhuberance

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002
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     | 2,904 views

    Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

    We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Oh, What A Savior

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2016
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    Jesus is a wonderful savior as represented by the prodigal's father

    “OH, WHAT A SAVIOR!” Luke 15:11-24 David P. Nolte Jesus: King of kings and Lord of lords. Virgin born Revelation of God in the form of man. Sinless High Priest. Compassionate advocate and intercessor. Savior of all who believe. And, what a Savior He is! The text for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Measure Of A Father's Love

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 1, 2019
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    The parable of the prodigal son demonstrates the nature of grace

    March 31, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church - Pastor Mary Erickson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 The Measure of a Father’s Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There a lot of people who have taken advantage of DNA ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Brotherhood

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023
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    The brother of the prodigal son, the good brother, is jealous.

    “It’s not fair!” Avner kicked the kicked the fencepost where the calf now sizzling on the spit had been tethered not an hour before. “It’s just not fair. That brat has been spoiled rotten ever since he was born. I used to think some demon must have switched babies in the crib, how Abba and Eema ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Living A Reckless Life

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 6, 2025
     | 91 views

    A sermon to adults with a different take on the Prodigal Son

    12/7/25 A.M. Luke 15:11-20 “Living a Reckless Life” I have a CRAZY STORY to tell you. You all who were here last week probably remember me telling you about a situation I had where I was really SCARED. I was faced with a VERY RECKLESS PERSON. For those of you who weren’t here, a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Gospel-Centered Parenting Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,191 views

    Parents must pass along the faith they possess.

    Is it possible what happens at home is more important than what happens at church? This year, a child will actually attend church less than 40 weekends because of COVID. As we continue in our series called “Family Matters,” I want to propose that parenting is not only hard work, it is heart work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist