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Understanding The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 13, 2003

based on 47 ratings

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From the parable of the prodigal son, we see the Father’s love and longing for his lost son to return. The salvation of the lost is a big thing to Him. Do we know our Father’s heart today?

Luke 15:11-32 UNDERSTANDING THE FATHER’S HEART What is God really like? The Bible says He is a Father to us, we are His children. It is not enough to ask, “Do you believe in God?” What is more important is “What kind of God do you believe in?” Jesus tells us here in this chapter through 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanks, Dad!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 15, 2003

based on 391 ratings

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Let’s talk about the positive aspects of fatherhood. And to do that, I call your attention to the familiar story of the prodigal son, & especially to the father of the prodigal son. (PowerPoints available - #254)

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8, Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

based on 59 ratings

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This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

“The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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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

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Mar 7, 2003

based on 89 ratings

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Third message in the series "God’s Lost and Found from Luke 15. This message deals with the prodigal son and the fact that when we stray awy from God we don’t cease being His child. He welcomes us home with open arms.

We started, several weeks ago, a series of messages on God’s Lost and Found from Luke chapter 15. We came to realize that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable with three different parts, or examples that each illustrates the love of the Lord Jesus for those that are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Join The Search Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 27, 2003

based on 60 ratings

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A narrative sermon calling on Christians to join the search for the lost.

Title: More Like Jesus... In His Mission D.T.: There is not greater reward in life than to be a part of seeing someone come to Christ. Text: Luke 15:4-32 Move #1: Introduction - How many of you have watched the game show with Donnie Osmand, "The Pyramid Game." One person lists out a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Headed Home

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003

based on 114 ratings

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There are some important lessons we can learn from the story of the Prodigal Son.

It has always been tough to be a young person growing up. And it has always been tough to be a parent and raise children into adults. Consider these quotes: "I see no hope for the future for people if they are dependent on the frivilous youth of today. For certainly all youth are reckless beyond ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Pouting Son Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 254 ratings

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This in-depth view of Prodigal Son parable focuses on the elder son and the bitterness and resentment he displayed upon his brother’s return and how we sometimes have the same inflated sense of goodness and faulty understanding of our Father’s grace.

The Parable of the Pouting Son Luke 15:25-32 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the last three weeks we have been looking at what has been called the Parable of the Prodigal Son. In this masterpiece, Jesus communicates several lessons. I believe the main point of this story is to show us what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32, Luke 15:12-32, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Return To God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 178 ratings

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Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Really Like? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

based on 679 ratings

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Like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, God regrets your rebellion but loves you so much he will let you walk out of fellowship with him. But He is also a God who runs to you when you return and restores you when you repent.

What is God Really Like? Luke 15:11-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” There is something worse than being an atheist - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abba

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

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He is our Father and Father means provider. This message takes a look at Romans 8:15 and the story of the Prodigal Son.

ABBA! By: Ron Crandall Rom 8:15 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) AB (father), an element in the composition of many proper names, of which Abba is a Chaldaic form, having the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Father's Love

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

based on 16 ratings

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A Look at the story of the Prodigal Son through the eys of the Father

A Father’s Love: The Story of the Prodigal Son Many of us still remember our fathers even if they are no longer among us. We remember the look he gave us when he would discipline us knowing the pain it caused him, as he would carry out whatever punishment would be coming. I often remember the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Mennonite

What The Prodigal Had Left

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 17, 2003

based on 165 ratings

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We never get so far from God that we cannot come home. A message of grace and restoration.

What The Prodigal Had Left Luke 15:11-24 Introduction In these fourteen verses we find one of the greatest short stories ever written. We have the story about a rebellious, wasteful son and a father who loved him. But this is more than just a story about an earthly father and son, it has a deeper ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

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