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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    A Father's Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006
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     | 15,378 views

    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

  • James Chandler avatar

    Headed Home

    Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,978 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

  • James Jackson avatar

    Just Like My Dad (A Father's Day Sermon On The Prodigal Son)

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 16, 2025
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    In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (which is really the Parable of the Loving Father) we get a picture of how our heavenly Father loves us.

    Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please turn in (or turn on) your copy of God’s Word and scroll to Luke 15. While you’re turning there, I want to share some photos with you. This past Wednesday, JonWorth encouraged our students to dress like their dad. And the results were hilarious. (Show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religiously Transmitted Diseases

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 8,131 views

    Did you know that there are spiritual diseases you can catch from practicing your religion? Jesus shows us two of them in Luke 15:11-32. Let’s explore them together.

    RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES 2 RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN LUKE 15:11-31 September 20, 2009 ________________________________________ (I credit Ed Gungor for the title of this message. His book entitled "Religously Transmitted Diseases" served as a jumping off point for me to write ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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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

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "homeward Bound"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 1, 2002
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    The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the most famous of all of the Lord’s parables. But are we truly understanding the full significance of this amazing message of love and mercy?

    “Homeward Bound” In the United States today, it is estimated that between one and two million teenagers run away from home every year. Of course, there are many different reasons why these children choose to leave their homes. Many are simply the products of very ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,940 views

    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

  • David Dunn avatar

    My Child Has Come Home

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025
     | 186 views

    The Father runs toward wandering children with restoring love, covering shame, celebrating repentance, and welcoming every prodigal home with joy and resurrection life.

    Introduction — When Words Can’t Touch the Wound There are some wounds in life that do not bleed outwardly, yet they bleed continuously inside a parent’s heart. These wounds have no bandage, no cast, no sling. They don’t show up in X-rays or MRIs. And yet they ache every single day. They are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    What Does It Take To Be An Incredible Dad?

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 12, 2019
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     | 8,366 views

    Today, I want to preach on the Parable of the Prodigal Son looking at it from the position of the dad.

    INTRODUCTION: I love the Parable of the Prodigal Son found in Luke’s Gospel. It is one of my favorite stories in the New Testament. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, I have preached this passage twice already at Bala Chitto. The first time I preached it, my focus was on the Prodigal Son. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rumley avatar

    Act Two: The Older Son Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
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     | 6,682 views

    A man had two sons... Luke 15 tells us the powerful parable of being lost and finding the extravagance grace of God! The problem, the older son is just as lost as the younger one, but doesn’t know it.

    The Prodigal God Act Two: The Older Son Inspired by and parts based on Tim Kellers book “The Prodigal God” Luke 15: 25 "Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ’Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father's Day 2016: The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2021
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    The parable of the prodigal son could just as easily be called the story of the faithful Father. In it, we meet a providing father, a patient father, a passionate father, and a positive father. Happy Father's Day!

    The Faithful Father Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2005 Happy Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a day of neckties and new cologne, a day of hugs, long-distance phone calls, and Hallmark cards. But most of all it’s a day to honor dads! "Honor your father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Restored In Our Father's Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,837 views

    Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

    Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Finding What We’ve Lost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 5,250 views

    This sermon focuses on the question of “How do you find something that’s lost, especially if you’re the one that’s lost?

    Finding What We’ve Lost Luke 15:11-32 A couple of years ago, I was blessed to win tickets to the practice round of The Master’s golf tournament. The Masters is one of four majors in professional golf and is considered to be hallowed ground to golfers. It’s in Augusta, GA in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    The Younger Son Returns Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,763 views

    Part 2 in series The Return of the Prodigal, Dave looks at what we can learn from the young man’s return to his father and his home.

    The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 20, 2011 Well, as you know, it’s February. And if you were here last week, you heard me say that we’re talking about love and about relationship this month. But it’s not about love ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How To Avoid A Pity Party

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
     | 4,383 views

    We must learn to stop feeling sorry for ourselves and learn to see the blessings in life.

    “HOW TO AVOID A PITY PARTY” By Dr. Tom Wallace The Story Of The Prodigal’s Brother is one often missed by many preachers. Yet we find a great life lesson here about pouting and having a "pity party." Luke 15:25 - 32“ …and he was angry and would not go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist