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  • Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr avatar

    Working My Way Back To You

    Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015
     | 7,541 views

    THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

    WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Matthew Stidham on Apr 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,745 views

    Here’s a different look at the parable of the lost son from Luke 15. It’s a narrative sermon that focuses not as much on the lost son, but more on the rest of the story...the older brother’s reaction.

    The Older Brother 2/24/2008 AM By Matt Stidham for the Whitewright Church of Christ I’d like to begin by telling you a story this morning. This story is a pretty common family story...while you’re listening to this story, some of you might be able to think of a family you know that could very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    High Time To Make Changes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2025
     | 273 views

    How much easier is it to stay the same and refuse to accept the fact we need to change. We need a paradigm shift to change our words, attitudes and behavior to please God. It is high time to change.

    HIGH TIME TO MAKE CHANGES? PARADIGM SHIFT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *THERE ARE TWO WORDS FOR TIME IN GREEK: CHRONOS --- CLOCK TIME; CHAIROS--- THE RIGHT TIME, GOD’S TIME. *HIGH TIME: something that should have been done a long time ago, time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,834 views

    This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

    Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unconditional Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2014
     | 10,562 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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    "the Parable Of The Loving Father"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 23, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    A sermon for all of us.

    “The Parable of the Loving Father” Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 So, Jesus was hanging out with the only crowd that ever seemed to want to hang out with Him. Tax Collectors, Sinners—which referred to anyone from a person with a skin disease, to a person with crushed organs to prostitutes, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Little avatar

    Love Vs. Judgement Series

    Contributed by Ken Little on Jul 23, 2014
     | 6,308 views

    When we can free ourselves from judging, we can free ourselves to love.

    “Free: To Love” Well good morning everyone….As always it is good to be with you this morning…today we are beginning a three week series and honestly I’m glad it is only three weeks because I only have three suits…if it was one more week…well..the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus! Heal My Withered Hand! Series

    Contributed by Will Potter on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,041 views

    Many people lives are withered spiritually, but Jesus can restore things to life

    I. Introduction: Whatever has “withered up” in your life, God came to make it “whole”! a. We all have seen or had some things that have “withered up!” (Ex: The recent severe Winter that we have experienced in Florida, seemed to have killed every plant that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,155 views

    2nd Coming. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 verses 1-12. Ill: Acronyms • IKEA- Named after the founder of the company; and a place in Sweden; • Tesco is similar named after TES – T.E.Stockwell & Co – Jack Cohen. • LASER – • Light Amplification by ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Encouragement In Times Of Persecution

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,267 views

    As we come close to the returning of Jesus Christ the persecution will become more intense and even in those days we can find encouragement in the Truth of God’s word.

    Encouragement in Times of Persecution 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Introduction How many of you think that Jesus is coming back to earth this week? The Christians in Thessalonica thought he was coming back during their time. They were grateful to God for Paul’s first letter, but it did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding With Repentance-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    Genuine repentance requires me to be devoted to God's Word, distinct form the world and dependent on God's work.

    Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque I often flew on our company plane. Occasionally I got to sit in the front of the plane in the right hand seat. I’ll never forget one of those occasions when we were flying into Dallas during the summer through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark N. Posey avatar

    When A Brother Comes Home!

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,165 views

    What should the Church do when a brother/sister repents and comes back to the Lord?

    SERMON: When a Brother Comes Home! TEXT: 2 Cor. 2:7-8. The sinner repented so Paul instructions how to welcome him back home. 1. “FORGIVE him.” True forgiveness is letting go of any desire for revenge! 2. “COMFORT him.” Comfort means, “call him near, invite, invoke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    When Will The Rapture Take Place?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Oct 10, 2015
     | 3,076 views

    when will the rapture take place

    When will the Rapture take place, will it take place before the tribulation, will it take place in the middle of the tribulation, or will the Rapture take place after the tribulation? When will the Rapture take place, (first,second,third0, the rapture will take place when you see and hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014
     | 11,104 views

    WHERE ARE YOU PRE-BETHEL Life a mess, running from self BETHEL Coming to Christ POST-BETHEL Drifted away PENIEL Messed up again… Wrestling with God Come back to Bethel

    BACK TO BETHEL “Isn’t he rightly named Jacob [“deceiver”]? He has deceived me these two times: He took my birthright, and now he’s taken my b1essing!" You know the story… how the younger, wimpier, momma’s boy stole the birthright and blessing from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    What Are The Signs That Christ Could Return At Any Time?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,054 views

    what are the 3 major signs that Christ could return at any time

    What are the 3 major signs that Christ could return at any time, is it the economy, is it the middle east, or is it the price of energy? What are the three major signs that Christ could return at any time, (first, second, third) is a: 1. Lack of Answers. What are the 3 major signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal