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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    From Prodigal To Pilgrim

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2022
     | 1,790 views

    A message that emphasizes what happened when a man repents.

    From Prodigal to Pilgrim Luke 15: 11-24 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 together, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

    Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There's No Place Like Home!

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,801 views

    A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

    Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,687 views

    We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

    “Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Extravagant Grace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
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    This sermon explores God's boundless love, compassion, and joyous celebration when we repent and return to Him, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son.

    Good morning, dear friends. I am truly delighted to be here with you today, standing in the presence of our loving God and sharing His Word. Today, we gather in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the divine wisdom that only comes from the Holy Scriptures. We are about to immerse ...read more

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    Mercy At Work PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,163 views

    Explore the depth of God's mercy and grace, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the gifts of salvation, freedom, and authority that God offers to us.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we are turning to the book of Luke, diving into a story that beautifully illustrates God's mercy, our salvation, and the freedom and authority we have in Christ. This is the story of the Prodigal Son, a story that's not just about a wayward boy but about a loving ...read more

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    What The Prodigal Had Left

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    We never get so far from God that we cannot come home. A message of grace and restoration.

    What The Prodigal Had Left Luke 15:11-24 Introduction In these fourteen verses we find one of the greatest short stories ever written. We have the story about a rebellious, wasteful son and a father who loved him. But this is more than just a story about an earthly father and son, it has a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019
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    Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

    ?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Birth Not Worth

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    The prodigal son came to himself and saw his mess. He felt like a "SERVANT" He felt that being a son was a matter of being WORTHY or not. He was wrong.

    BIRTH NOT WORTH ----------------------------- Luke 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 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. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,116 views

    The Prodigal God prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

    prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. What is the Christian life all about? 1. Knowing the heart of the Father …But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Missing Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    Doesn't it matter what sinners do? Don't they have to pay for their wrongs especially when its been against us? How do we feel when we find out it doesn't cost a sinner anything to come back? Isn't this a free ride and against everything what those who ha

    Series: Lost Message: Who’s Missing? Texts: Luke 15:25-32 Date: August 14 Pastor: Dave McBeath OFFERING/VIDEO As the ushers come forward we are going to continue our time of worship with an offering. This is an opportunity for those of us who are Christ followers to show God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hitting Rock Bottom: The Younger Brother

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,830 views

    The prodigal succumbed to temptations all of us face: money, sex and power. He survived because he stopped denying his reality and received the grace of the father.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC June 26, 1988 It is frequently said about alcoholics that they have to hit rock bottom before they can be helped. The usual understanding is that because of the nature of the disease, the behavior called alcoholism, the person who suffers as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Good Father

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,161 views

    Today we will look at a familiar passage of scripture commonly called the parable of the prodigal son but I feel a fitting title would be the parable of the good father. We see the selfishness of the two sons set off against the love of the good father.

    Introduction Today we will be studying a fairly familar passage of scripture, familar to most of us as the parable of the prodigal son but most aptly called in my opinion the parable of the good father. Luke 15:11-12 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished! (2) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012
     | 4,278 views

    God LOVES you, no matter who you are! You are FORGIVEN!”

    “I SHOWED Myself,” declares the Lord! Romans 10:20, Using NLT. Isaiah spoke boldly for God: "… I SHOWED MYSELF to those who WERE NOT ASKING for me." We REJECTED and DESPISED Jesus before, but God SHOWED His UNCHANGING LOVE for us! Amen! Romans 10:17,19, Using NLT, “FAITH ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Rascal

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013
     | 4,672 views

    A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

    HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ