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The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost, The Loving, And The Livid

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 19, 2015

This is a sermon based on the parable of the lost son and how it reflects on todays church.

Let me begin today with a story about a youngster. His mom died during his birth so his father was the family he had. He and his father were very close. But as the youngster grew older, he became a bit rebellious. He began disobeying his dad. One day he traveled to far from his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Final Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 48: 1 – 22

Genesis 48: 1 – 22 Final Arrangements 48 Now it came to pass after these things that Joseph was told, “Indeed your father is sick”; and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. 2 And Jacob was told, “Look, your son Joseph is coming to you”; and Israel strengthened himself and sat up on ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living In The Shadow Of Another Star

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 4, 2011

This world is full of people who are loaded with talent. It can make you feel at times as though your life adds up to very little. But the truth is that even though we may feel as we are 'outshone' God wants us to master the art of 'Living in the shadow o

Bunbury Wed pm 29/06/2011 “Living in the shadow of another star” Intro: One of the hardest things to do in all of life is to live in the shadow of another person. Each & every one of us want to feel as though we are seen / recognised for the merit of our own abilities / talents & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 7, 2021

A sermon on suffering after the death of one of our members. Possibly suitable for a funeral

Suffering - Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 As you know, we have been going through Genesis. I was looking forward to the next couple of weeks. I was planning on preaching 4 sermons around the life of Abraham. I dug books out of my library. I ordered one, I thought I had and couldn’t find. I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

"many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 8, 2022

God chooses weak and inexperienced individuals to confound the wise and accomplish great things on earth. If you feel you have a calling on your life, rejoice that God has chosen you for a particular purpose to showcase his strength and power through you to others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 1:28-29) "God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31, John 15:16, Galatians 5:21, Daniel 5:10-12, Daniel 5:29, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 25:21, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 1:28-29, 1 John 2:27, 2 Peter 1:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Prodigal Sons" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

"The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

Growing Old.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 22, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Psalm 71

Year C. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. January 28, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father thank you for Jesus unconditional love. Amen. Psalm 71 Title: “Growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Go For It

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2010

This sermon is about the lessons we can learn from the attitude of the elder brother of the prodigal son

Go for it Five Lessons from the Elder Son’s Attitude Luke 15 This is one of the most preached texts in the Bible, but I believe God will speak to you today through this narrative as you are reading this. I will not be focusing on the ‘lost son’ or ‘prodigal son’ but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bonus Round Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Life is Short. God’s original plan for us was life not death. But when Adam sinned, it changed everything forever. Yet God does not want a short life for us. God wants many of His people living long lives- and this is a one of His blessings He grants to u

Bonus Round Exodus 20:12, Lev. 19:12 Life Is Short. I think the older you get, the more apparent that becomes. When you’re younger, you feel like you’re going to live forever and can’t wait to get older. But when you’re older, you long for the younger years because they’ve just flown by. James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Methodist

Oh, What A Savior

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2016

Jesus is a wonderful savior as represented by the prodigal's father

“OH, WHAT A SAVIOR!” Luke 15:11-24 David P. Nolte Jesus: King of kings and Lord of lords. Virgin born Revelation of God in the form of man. Sinless High Priest. Compassionate advocate and intercessor. Savior of all who believe. And, what a Savior He is! The text for today ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignoring The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Who We Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2021

We need to know who we are in Christ, that we belong to Christ and we can bear fruit for God. This is our identity in Christ.

Paul did a remarkable job highlighting to us the true condition of man, not just before we know Christ but also after we know Christ, which is very important. Do you know where you stand before God? Do you know who you are in Christ? Do you know your identity in Christ? Do you know how God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, Ezekiel 11:19-20, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Equal But Different Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Corinthian Christians failed to see the truth of equality with differences, and it hurt the church.

A well-to-do tourist stopped to get some souvenirs at Indian teepee. When he saw the poor old Indian chief sitting there barely making enough money to survive, he decided to give him some advice. He said, "Why don't you go to town and get a job in a factory?" "Why," ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-8

Awakening In The Storm

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 26, 2020

Rise up and awaken your soul in need of the gospel. Let your spirit not fall asleep. Let the church be awake in the spirit, and let your friends and family be awake in the spirit.

Awakening in the Storm Then I said, I have been cast out of your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple. - Jonah 2:4 Dear Brothers, & Christ, today let us meditate some lessons from the story of Jonah. He received a word from the Lord to go to the great city of Nineveh to warn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Matthew 25:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational