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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Parable Of The Lost Son Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 27,653 views

    A sermon examining the celebration that occurs in Heaven when a sinner repents.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON Luke 15:11-24 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, February 8th, 2026) Today we arrive at one of the most well-known passages in all of the New Testament. The story of the Prodigal son is one that is especially familiar to Christians, but it is also widely known in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Surprised!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 18, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,475 views

    I believe that there are people who will be surprised at many things. People will someday stand before the judgment of God & express surprise that they are lost.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. The A P Wire Service reported this story out of Nashville, TN a few years ago. A TN Highway Patrolman stopped a car that was a total wreck. It had 3 flat tires. Every window had been broken out, & the roof was caved in, indicating ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming Great In God's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 10, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,749 views

    True greatness does not come from what you get but from what you give.

    Becoming Great in God’s Eyes Luke 22:24-28 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/12 When I woke up on Wednesday I smelled what I thought was the scent of teriyaki coming from the kitchen. Since it was my birthday I figured Beth was doing some early preparation for a special supper. But as I reached for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Alive!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 4, 2020
     | 6,353 views

    God wants HIs church to live!

    Revelation 3:1-6 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Greetings!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 13, 2020
     | 2,796 views

    Paul and others included greetings in their letters. What's the significance of that and is that something I need to be focused on? Let's find out.

    GREETINGS! In my Church Leaders newsletter Thursday, they had an article about suicide prevention because it was world suicide prevention day. It covered a variety of subjects pertaining to suicide but it also highlighted that it was on the rise during COVID. This is understandable, with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of A Witness

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021
     | 2,834 views

    Looks at the witness of the woman at the well.

    The Importance of a Witness - Read John 4:39-42 This past week I got a call from some men I’ve worked with in Orlando, about some appliances they had available. They said, “Gene, we’re tempting a warehouse over here on Lee Road, and we have a number of appliances, some of just about everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Home Series

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 18, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,805 views

    I know that when I have been away from home for a while, I get “homesick.” Jesus wants us to think about home. He wants us to have Heaven on our minds.

    "If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that they have become so ineffective in this one" (Mere Christianity). For ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    His Goodness And Mercy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 310 views

    God’s goodness and mercy actively pursue us every day, assuring us of His constant presence, care, and unfailing love in every circumstance.

    If you’ve ever felt shadowed by worry, stalked by regret, or tailed by the long to-do list that never seems to shrink, you’re in good company. David knew what it meant to have enemies at his heels and storms at his door. And yet, out of that life he sings a line so surprising it feels like a ...read more

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    Coaching From A Crook Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 18,508 views

    Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

    COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    "Thinking Like Jesus Does”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    If Jesus had a passion for "sinners" why do they feel so unwelcome in our churches today?

    Illus.: Four Preachers Confess Four preachers met for a friendly gathering. During the conversation one preacher said, “Our people come to us and pour out their hears, confess certain sins and needs. Let’s do the same. Confession is good for the soul.” In due time all agree. One of them said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Older Brothers Anonymous

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    In what ways are we like the Older Brother in the Parable of the Two sons?

    You’ve heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. But have you ever heard of OLDER BROTHERS ANONYMOUS? Let’s take a quick poll -- How many of you were the baby in your family? Would you stand, please? Thank you. Please be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is True Love?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    2nd in a series on love from 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 2/8/98 What is Love? I Corinthians 13:4 Introduction: A. Steve Winwood- Bring me a higher love. B. What is love? Love is an attitude- Love is a prayer, For a soul in sorrow, A heart in despair. Love is good wishes for the gain of another. Love suffers long with the fault of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sins Of Favoritism

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

    The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

    Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 30,257 views

    In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist