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    What A Time When All God's Children Get Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    In the family of God, love is not optional but essential, and when we genuinely love each other as Jesus commanded, we experience unparalleled joy.

    Good morning, family. As we gather here today, I'm reminded of a quote from Pope Francis, "We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return." Today, we're going to talk about God's incredible love for us and the joy that comes when we, as His ...read more

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    Learning From A Father’s Failures

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 22, 2010
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    Eli failed to have a positive influence on his sons Hophni & Phinehas. Fathers have the responsibility of being positive influences on their children. But what responsibilities can be undertaken to accomplish this? To have a positive influence on your

    LEARNING from a FATHER’s FAILURES—1Samuel 2:12-36 Father & son/Open cockpit ride thrill ride/Bartered price/Not 1 word or high price/Loop-Dive-Turn-Climb/ “You almost won!....‘Cause I sure felt like hollerin’ when my boy fell out!” A Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Staying On The Outside Series

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 25, 2013
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    The danger of staying on the outside is actually extremely dangerous because it really is staying outside of the will of God. And anytime you are outside the will of God you are in a very dangerous place and position.

    Introduction Chapter 15 is one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible; it includes several powerful parables, which deals with the lost—to include the parable of the Lost Sheep: which represents the lost sinner out in the world, the parable of the Lost Coin, which represents the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006
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    This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

    Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Rethinking Love

    Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 7,621 views

    Jesus love is raging, it’s extravagant, it’s illogical, it’s over-the-top, it’s revolutionary, it pushes the boundaries of how we define love.

    A while back there was a news story on the BBC about a teenage girl in England who had her boyfriend’s nickname tattooed in Chinese on her stomach, symbolic of her “undying love” for him. A tattoo on your stomach?—that’s got to hurt. A little later—and who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Two Sons: The Sequel.

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 7, 2016
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    A narrative exploration of the Prodigal Son and his brother, with different versions of what might have happened the next day. it explores how prodigals returned to fellowship in the ministry of Jesus and find hope for big brothers in Saul of Tarsus.

    The Two sons: The sequel Luke 15:11-32/ and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Who watches the Oscars? Me neither but, today I thought I would take some direction from Hollywood! Directors it seems love to produce a sequel. Sometimes it seems when new ideas are drying up they even resort to making ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Pride And The Poor In Spirit

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011
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    This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

    Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
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    Probably the best-known parable Jesus told is the one we call "The Parable of the Prodigal Son." But it has been suggested that the story is more about the loving, forgiving, & waiting father than it is of the prodigal son.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day, & as such it is a very special day for most families in our nation. And while fathers may not always be everything that they ought to be, it is interesting to note that when Jesus wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Headed Home

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003
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     | 6,904 views

    There are some important lessons we can learn from the story of the Prodigal Son.

    It has always been tough to be a young person growing up. And it has always been tough to be a parent and raise children into adults. Consider these quotes: "I see no hope for the future for people if they are dependent on the frivilous youth of today. For certainly all youth are reckless beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace That Never Lets Go

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018
     | 6,793 views

    We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

    One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Want You To Fail

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014
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    If you are have been put down or told that you are a failure, this sermon is for you!

    I Want You to Fail Biblical Text: Luke 15: 11-14 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "hallowed Be Thy Name" Series

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,725 views

    In this sermon, we examine in depth the true significance of the first petition of The Lord’s Prayer.

    “Hallowed be Thy Name” A couple of weeks ago, as I was praying about what my next sermon was going to be pertaining to, I felt as if the Holy Spirit was compelling me to focus my studies on the Lord’s Prayer. So, I continued to pray about it for a while, thinking about how to format it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Engleburg Toney avatar

    A Very Functional Family

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,230 views

    Eli, a Judge and High Priest of Israel, had a dysfunctional family? What went wrong? What are we doing wrong? Can God help us bring back our children?

    A Very Functional Family I Samuel 3:22-36 Over the past few years, there have been some very bad reports on the American family. As a matter of fact in every culture, it seems that families have been assaulted by every discourse in society. Ironically, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,555 views

    Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

    OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ