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"God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Mar 19, 2004

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The Church should be the place of celebration.

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 “God Doesn’t Play by Our Rules” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org During a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is God Like? The Prodigal

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 23, 2004

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The Parable of the Prodigal is not really about the younger son; Jesus told it to illustrate what God is like, not what sinners are like.

Fourth Sunday in Lent — March 21, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 What Is God Like? The Prodigal R________ (Rejected) R________ (Running) R________ (Restoring) W ________ (Waiting) prod·i·gal adj 1. recklessly extravagant, spendthrift 2. giving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passion For You

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 12, 2004

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God has a passion for you!

A PASSION FOR YOU Luke 15:1-32 S: God’s love Th: God seeks us out Pr: GOD HAS A PASSION FOR YOU! ?: Who? Who does God have a passion for? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 15 three The _____ person God has a passion for is the… I. WANDERING (3-7) II. MISSING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Welcomes Sinners

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 18, 2004

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Christ welcomed "the wrong crowd." Is our church doing the same?

“THE CHURCH THAT WELCOMES SINNERS” Luke 15:1-10 Have you ever visited a church, and not felt welcome? A few years ago, I went to an area Reformation service. I had to drive an hour to get there, and I was running late. I almost couldn’t find the place, but I did, and I had to park pretty far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by Dale Bird on Jan 7, 2006

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Luke 15:1-7 - The Lost Sheep; Jesus Passion for Lost souls.

Lost, Found, Rejoice The parables of Jesus Luke 15 The Lost Sheep Things About this parable. 1. Jesus loved people, all people. He seemed especially interested in those who knew they were sinners (that is to say it was an obvious fact in the culture). 2. Jesus did not just “preach” to these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Light In The Land Of Darkness - Eulogy For The World Trade Center

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

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First, there is disbelief. Driving to the hospital. Getting bits and pieces working in the Emergency Room. A snatch of words from a reporter on the radio. A quick blurb on CNN. The disbelief increases. What happened? The World Trade Center? Did

Light in the Land of Darkness - Eulogy for the World Trade Center I Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle East Pearl Street Methodist Church September 16th - 2001 - The Sunday after the Bombing of the World Trade Center Holy, Powerful God, Our nation is at war with an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

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This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

This Man Receives Sinners

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002

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The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

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The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

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Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Upside Down, Inside Out Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

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Eighth in series. God seems to turn the world upside down. As Christians our priorities do the same.

"In Christ" "Upside Down, Inside Out" Luke 15:1-7 Introduction: Talk of the church about our identity Carrying us into the next century Must ascertain our identity, and propagate that identity 2 Groups 1) change-adapt 2) maintain integrity of the past Pharisees Wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Known Completely

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jan 19, 2003

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We are known because we have been searched out, with no place to hide, by the One who created us, and since God knows us, we are free to be the people he’s called us to be.

“We Are KNOWN Completely” ~ Psalm 139: 1-18 January 19, 2003 Purpose: Since we are “known” we don’t have to perform for God. He knows our faults as well as our merits, so we are free to be the people He’s created us to be. Introduction – Sebastian Kresge started a five and dime in 1899 and it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

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Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

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God’s heart is for lost things to be found and ruptured relationships to be reconciled.

Dec. 30, 2001 Scripture Text: Luke 15:1-32 Speaker: Jeff Williams Good morning! My neighbors must have thought I was crazy. I was standing in the dumpster. I was not looking in the dumpster. I was standing knee deep in their trash. One of my boys had been playing with my keys and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging With The Wrong Crowd

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 10, 2002

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This message challenges the people of God to be willing to endure the same criticism our Lord endured from those who are modern day Pharisees - "He eats with sinners". We are challenged to touch the live of those in the "wrong crowd" with the message of

(Elab = Elaborate point) (Trans = Transition) Luke 15:1-7 15:1 Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, "This Man receives sinners and eats with them." 3 So He spoke this parable to them, saying: 4 "What man of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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