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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Homecoming

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 32,635 views

    It is interesting to try and identify with the three characters in the story: 1. The prodigal. 2. The older son. 3. The father.

    I realize that I have recently preached on this passage of scripture, but I feel compelled to speak on it again. The reason is that while on vacation I picked up Henri Nouwen’s excellent book entitled: The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. It is one of those books that pulls you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving A Loser

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    the prodigal son

    “Loving a Loser: The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 3/4/01 Intro: I hope this morning you have come excited about hearing what God’s word has to say to you. I honestly believe if you want to be changed this morning by what God has to say, you will find many things to apply to your life. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    When we hear this passage, we usually picture ourselves as the son who transgressed our loving Father through our sinful lives. Whatever our own particular sins may be, we relate to, we long for, we even expect, a loving God who’ll throw his arms out wide

    Additional Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) (The Slave – Captured) A 16-year-old boy was captured by ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The "Son Of Man"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 7,013 views

    Message regarding Jesus’ use of this title for Himself, from Daniel 7:13-14

    The “Son of Man” Daniel 7:13-14 June 18, 2006 Introduction Well, after our break to look at The Da Vinci Code, we’re turning our attention back to the gospel of Matthew. But if you look at your note-taking guide, you’ll see that we won’t be referencing Matthew much for this message. So what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    The first in the Lost sermon series: The Lost Son

    The Lost Son Introduction: Over the next several weeks, we are going to use the theme of ABC Television Show, Lost. Some of you have not seen it because you have been here for the last year. So I’ll quickly fill you in. Lost is about a group of people whose plane crashes on a deserted island. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confessing The Son Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007
     | 4,951 views

    John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Son-Rise

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    Son Rise Service - Jesus Was Dead - What are we going to do now! What are we going to do today?

    Son Rise Jesus was DEAD – Really dead None of his followers expected it. They had just come to fully realize that Jesus was the messiah. They never had any power they just dreamed of it. Jesus was the glue that held the group together and who knows what will happen now. It started so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Rebellious Son Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    The Rebellious will always end up in the pig pen of sin if they remain in their rebellion.

    THE REBELLIOUS SON A. An ACCUSATION brought against Jesus more than any other was: "He is a FRIEND of SINNERS!" 1. Luke 15:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: A lump must have SWELLED in the throat of Jesus and tears WELLED in His eyes. Before Him were people from all walks of life: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus, The Son Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

    JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Official's Son

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 21,606 views

    If we are going to have our needs met: 1. We have to come to Jesus. 2. We have to overcome obstacles. 3. We have to take Jesus at his word.

    It’s being called a medical miracle. Chastity Cooper, 24, of Warsaw, Kentucky, gave birth to her daughter Alexis Michelle on Monday, July 23, 2001, at University Hospital. But Chastity never knew she was pregnant. She was in a coma the entire time she was pregnant, except for the first two ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    God The Son

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,791 views

    A response to the question: "Who do men say that I am?"

    GOD THE SON Matthew 16:13-16 INTRO: A certain university professor stated that Jesus was not God nor did He ever claim to be God. A small group agreed with him. A larger group ig¬nored what he said. A much larger group of Baptist pastors were up in arms. Baptists have always believed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    God the Son is the Word of the Father, God in the flesh, and the One bearing all God’s authority.

    God the Son I Tim. 2:5 INTRO.: No man ever lived who was like Jesus. He was completely different and unique. There has never been another birth like His. It was a virgin birth brought about by the Spirit of God. There has never been another life like His. It was completely sinless. He never did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To The Son

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 178 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    1- Committed to His Position 2- Committed to His Life

    INTRO. – ILL.- Sometime ago a woman who had just returned from a trip to Mexico called the Los Angeles police to report that a rattlesnake was loose in her overnight bag. Police went to investigate. They approached the bag, which the woman had heaved out of a window onto the sidewalk. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    Introduces the series of appearances of Jesus in Revelation with his first Titles given in Revelation 1.

    INTRODUCTION: You might be surprised to know that for every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ’s first coming, there are 8 that look forward to His second! One scholar has estimated that there are 1,845 references to Christ’s second coming in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

    The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ