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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

    Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Pity Party - Prodigal Son / Brother

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 81 ratings
     | 11,269 views

    It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly - Very "Phunny" opening poem, then the CURSE, CAUSE, AND CURE of Self Pity. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pity Party Luke 15:25-32 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PityParty.html It’s a sad tune because the only instrument in the band is your own drum which you are beating on incessantly. It’s not fun to listen to and no one taps their foot. But you are certain it makes you feel better to beat it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    How To Love A Wandering Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,193 views

    Father’s Day service looking at Jesus our Father King (6th in Worship the King series). It’s the Prodigal Son story, but more like the Faithful Father aspect.

    Luke 15:11-32 – How to Love a Wandering Child Apparently, some kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, whom they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough was enough; Danny would be given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

    THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Hamby avatar

    What Do When You Mess Up Bad! - Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,619 views

    Jesus uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach us some important things about God the Father.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 1 “What To Do When We Mess up Bad” or The Parable of the Loving Father Luke 15:11-32 It has always troubled me that you as a congregation seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Were Two Brothers

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,370 views

    As we approach this third parable, the Lord seeks to contrast the lost with those who are not. Our tendency is to focus on the younger son in the parable, and to completely miss the elder son. Today, I hope to be the exception to that tendency.

    There Were Two Brothers Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: This parable is the third of a trilogy of parables. The first parable in the group was that of the shepherd and the lost sheep. This parable told of the shepherd leaving the 99 sheep and searching for the one lost sheep. The truth communicated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Doesn't Play By Our Rules"

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 52,577 views

    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

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeffrey Samelson avatar

    What Is God Like? The Prodigal

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,311 views

    “The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

    Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Magnitude Of His Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    From the father’s reactions in the parable of the prodigal son, understand the magnitude of God’s grace for sinners.

    Focus on the father’s responses in the parable of the prodigal son - Verses 22-24; 31-32 We are going to focus on the father in this story today. In order to understand this parable, we need to start with 15:1-2 “Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Who Do You Think We Are?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,659 views

    Prodigal Son - As Christians it is not just who we act like as much as who we should.

    Who do you think we are? Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 I don’t know about you but I sometimes spend a large portion of my day looking for stuff I put away for safe keeping. Sometimes I spend 5 minutes looking for the remote control for the TV instead of walking 5 feet to change the channel. When my car ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Passion For You

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Where's Mom

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,962 views

    Mom the unseen person is the one usually behind the scenes suffering in silence.

    Where’s Mom Luke 15:11-32 Today we are here to worship the Lord but we are also celebrating Mother’s. Today is their day. Cards have been sent or given and dinners will be prepared and eaten in honor of those women who hold a special place in many hearts. As children we don’t really see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 18, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,881 views

    We may relate to each of the characters in the story of the prodigal, but we are called to become the father.

    Luke 15:11-32 May 14, 2004 The Waiting Father – Becoming the Father How many people have read the book “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen? This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read them yet, this summer, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,222 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other