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  • Christian Jones avatar

    From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,989 views

    The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

    Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "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." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good Friday: Jesus Paid The Price

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 808 views

    Jesus paid the price you could never pay. The price He paid was not in silver or gold, but in His precious blood. Good Friday is not just a story—it is your story of redemption.

    GOOD FRIDAY: JESUS PAID THE PRICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 "Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows... He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities... and with His stripes we are healed." Supporting Texts: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Belonging At The King's Table Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022
     | 3,729 views

    I love this story! It’s a story of incredible, undeserved kindness. We live in a harsh world, and while there are stories of kindness out there, it’s far too uncommon. The world will show kindness to its own, but we are called to show kindness to anyone and everyone, even our enemies. But why?

    1. Mephibosheth Who was Mephiboshet? —Background: II Sam. 4:4 —He was a cripple. Our culture has changed certain words, such as “lame” or “dumb.” Mephibosheth was a cripple, that is, he was lame. —He was Jonathan’s son. As you’ll recall, Jonathan was David’s best friend. He deserved death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hand Of Grace

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,684 views

    It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

    Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power Of Ressurection

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    This is a short story about one man’s experience with the risen Christ.

    Jesus is alive! This is a story of one man’s encounter with His risen Lord. As Ed contemplated a short-term evangelistic mission trip to Kenya, Africa it clearly seemed to be God’s will. For some time he had a vision to lead the church he pastors to a deeper commitment to international ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 330 ratings
     | 40,876 views

    This is a Candlelight service using different candles and narrative to tell the Christmas story.

    Christmas Eve Candlelight Candles needed Joseph – red Mary – blue Jesus – gold Two shepherds – green Three angels – white Three Magi (Wisemen) – silver ----Only the 1st and last stanzas of the hymns are to be sung---- Prelude – Instrumentalist plays Christmas music In the beginning was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father’s House

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 549 ratings
     | 60,876 views

    A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

    Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Starting Over When You Don't Feel Like It

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 423 ratings
     | 45,798 views

    Powerful biblical principles for starting over in life from the story of Ruth.

    Don’t you love a good comeback? Don’t you love it when the underdog wins? It does our hearts good to see someone get back up after they’ve been knocked down by the tragedies of life. That’s the story of the book of Ruth. The story begins with Ruth as a young woman. Her life seems to hold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Neighbours From Heaven - Christmas 2001

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,238 views

    A sermon that in story form looks at the events and simple transforming message of Christmas.

    Christmas Day. Sermon/story. I "test drove" this story by putting it on sermon central - the response was luke warm - I have altered this as a sermon and am interested in readers ongoing response particuarily as I am considering sharing it this christmas. If you would like to comment to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,077 views

    This story has much to teach us about the devastating effects of sin.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 The seventh chapter of Joshua opens with the ominous word “but.” The use of the little conjunction of contrast is designed to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Families Fail Series

    Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

    The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Our Symbol Of Living Hope

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 3,652 views

    Sense the excitement of the Easter story in Peter and how it can be ours too.

    Our Symbol of Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 by Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Do the dead rise up and walk again? Easter took all of Jesus’ friends by surprise. None expected that He would be alive once again. He had before his death warned them numerous times that he must die and then be raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Reactions To The Savior's Birth

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,262 views

    People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

    INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Pray Passionately & Persistently

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,073 views

    Through the stories of Abraham and Jacob, this sermon encourages passionate and persistent prayer.

    PRAY PASSIONATELY & PERSISTENTLY Do you want God to grant you mercy in your case? Do you want God to supply your family members’ financial, emotional and spiritual needs while you are separated from them? Do you want God to heal a loved one who is sick? Is there anything you desperately want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Help For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 64,350 views

    Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist