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  • DJ Castilleja avatar

    Joy Or Happiness? "Lost In Translation"

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,718 views

    There is a difference between Joy and Happiness. The world would say they are the same. What does God say?

    “Lost in Translation” Introduction: Many times we can approach life with a sense of defeat. I had a negative friend I used to hang out with in High School. He was always complaining about how negative things were in life. Even now I get emails from him about how the world is going down, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Openness: The Unfinished Story - 4 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 1,682 views

    The Prodigal Son has gone away, and has come home again. The Loving Father has permitted him to go, but has watched and waited and welcomed him home again with celebration. Now the Elder Brother wonders why. How could God love like that? Is this really how God loves?

    Lent 4—March 22, 1998 "Openness" Luke 15 1,2; 11-32 A Picture, A Story The sun has already set and daylight has mostly faded and gone. The big house is dimly outlined between tall old trees against the fading glow in the sky. But there is light piercing out into the darkness from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Four Fathers-Four Stages

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    This is about the Prodigal Son, with a Memorial Day twist

    The Parable of the Prodigal Son has been touted as possibly the greatest short story of all time It can be looked at as Episode III in a trilogy of parables Episode I is the Lost Sheep It could be called A New Hope for the lost sheep is found and comes home With a new hope of continuing on Episode ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,400 views

    Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

    GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Scandalous Grace"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016
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     | 5,129 views

    Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

    "Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    It's Time To Go Home

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,067 views

    The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

    It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

    Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "two Lost Sons"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,509 views

    A sermon focusing on the elder son in the prodigal son parable.

    “Two Lost Sons” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 This is probably one of the best known parables of Jesus in the Bible. I’d say it is right up there with “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” It is usually referred to as “The Parable of the Prodigal Son.” According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    God’s Lost And Found Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 25,563 views

    3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Walk Away From God

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 11, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,406 views

    There is a saying that goes: once saved always saved. But is there any truth to that?

    You cannot lose your salvation, but can you walk away from it? Beloved, when it come to the words: “DO NOT” many of us have a problem with those words. Do not touch do not go do not pass do not take do not give do not gossip. Many have no respect or fear and I mean are not afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014
     | 9,421 views

    Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

    12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...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
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    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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    Ollie Ollie Oxen Free

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.

    Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Finding Our Way Home" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,679 views

    We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

    “Finding our way Home” Luke 15 A good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was not a problem but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 16, 2014
     | 6,737 views

    Jesus' memorable sermon includes two kinds of prodigals, those who go into far countries of life and those that stay close to home. Both need God's love and forgiveness.

    The Waiting Father; The favorite story that Jesus told, The Prodigal Son, is really of the Waiting Father… of Two Prodigal Sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-29 His audience was a large crowd of very religious people. Church Leaders and Biblical Scholars, hoping Jesus would give them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist