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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Role Of The Son In The Redemption

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025
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    Jesus Christ, the eternal Son, left His heavenly glory to become human in order to save humanity. This act of divine condescension was not for His benefit but ours.

    THE ROLE OF THE SON IN THE REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:17-18 "Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brother To Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing God's unconditional love, the joy of reconciliation, and the importance of being open to the surprises and lessons each day brings.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters! I hope this day finds you full of joy and peace. Today, we're going to delve into a familiar parable that Jesus shared, one that beautifully illustrates God's unconditional love and the joy of reconciliation – the story of The Prodigal Son. [Read passage] As ...read more

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    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24)

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
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    A sermon on the Prodigal Son, and how we can always go home to Jesus when we stray from the faith.

    You Can Always Go Home (Luke 15:11-24) Ernest Hemingway wrote a story about a father and his teenage son. In the story, the relationship had become somewhat strained, and the teenage son ran away from home. His father began a journey in search of that rebellious son. Finally, in Madrid, Spain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Sonship Names Of Jesus Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
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    The Sonship Names of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Father’s favorite name for Jesus is Son (Ps. 2:7). 2. Jesus always referred to the First Person in the Trinity as Father, except on the cross. 3. There are 19 Sonship names of Jesus: a. The Son of the Highest – Luke 16:22 b. The Carpenter’s Son – Matt. 13:55 c. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013
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     | 6,214 views

    God is an extravagantly loving Father who longs to welcome his children home with a joyful celebration.

    WELCOME HOME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray’s response to his prodigal daughter. Billy Ray’s song: “That's what daddy's do, they shield you from the rain, Shelter in the storm, there to ease your pain, Wherever you may roam, what you're going through, Know I'm ...read more

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    The Greatest Gain Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015
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    Whatever advantage you think you have, consider it a loss, so that you may know Christ and be found in him.

    Tim Keller has said that there are three ways to live. One is the way of the rebellious. The second is the way of the religious. And the third is the way of the redeemed. You can see all three of these played out in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, a story that Jesus told about two brothers. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Prodigal Son - A Journey Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Scott Wiens on Aug 6, 2013
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    There is are tremendous lessons about extending grace to those who are undeserving of grace within this story. This sermon focuses on the story of the prodigal son and examines the different portions of the story and how grace is the key.

    Sermon: The Prodigal Son - The Journey to Redemption Introduction 1The parable of the Prodigal Son a. It is one of our favorite parables…why? i. Because we can relate to it so much better than the other parables ii. It has the timeless story that is repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Father's Relationship With His Sons

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 29, 2007
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     | 13,637 views

    Father’s Day Sermon. The parable of the Prodigal Son gives us insight to the kind of relationship the father had with his sons that every Dad should aspire to cultivate with their children.

    A FATHER’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS SONS A. Jesus introduced God as a Father of love, compassion, forgiveness; a Father we can approach with our FEARS, PROBLEMS, SINS, and STRUGGLES, and He will always be there to HELP us. COMMENT: The concern of most fathers is, “How do I as a father present God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sons And Daughters Of God, Ii Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 24, 2019
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    Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and sisters, clearly understand me, you are not only the proverbial daughters who remain under the care of human fathers for their entire life and the proverbial sons who become wise when they listen to their father tell them the right way.

    Sons And Daughters Of God, II by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” (II Corinthians 6:18, King James Version) Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Son Sets You Free Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2022
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    True freedom does not consist in the word “freedom,” but in relationship to Jesus Christ, through abiding in His Word, and being His disciple. We will meditate from this passage on three realities. Admit who you are, admire who Jesus is, and advocate what Jesus does.

    Text: John 8:31-41 Theme: Son Sets You Free Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. For the first time, John puts the word freedom for salvation. But the teaching on freedom offended Jesus’ hearers, they thought they have always enjoyed freedom though they lived under Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heavy And Displeased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 14, 2013
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    The words, “ he went to his house heavy and displeased” caught my attention!

    Heavy and displeased..….. 1 King 20:42 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. 43 And the king of Israel went to his house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Under Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022
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     | 1,995 views

    Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

    Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Jesus The Son/Offspring Of God Or God, The Son? - In Defense Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 11, 2021
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     | 3,050 views

    A Multi-Part study of historical Christian teaching concerning the claims of Jesus and the beginning of the Church

    There are many religions in the world. A significant number of them predate Judaism, and the vast majority predates Christianity. All religions have various sects and subgroups that are also called denominations in Christianity. Denominations have most often come about as the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008
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     | 6,807 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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    Denomination: *other

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    O Absalom, My Son

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2021
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    There is far more to the story of David and Absalom than palace intrigues so common to world history.

    O Absalom, My Son! An Exposition of 2 Samuel 18 There is nothing new about palace intrigues. Although there are only a few monarchies in the world, formally speaking, these intrigues have been adopted by governments everywhere. Those who rule have to deal with dishonest counselors, coups, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible