The Prodigal God – The Tale of Two Sons – Sermon II of VI
October 1, 2023
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Today, we continue our new message series, “The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.” Our message is titled “The Tale of Two Sons.” This sermon is II of VI and sets the stage for the rest of the series. We unpack Luke 15:11-32 (NIV) and unpack the most popular of the three parables in Luke 15, which included the first parables, The Parable of the Lost Sheep and The Parable of the Lost Coin. This message should shock and move every person engaging in the scripture and teaching.
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Hill-Tran Ministries
- Harold Long
- The Prodigal God
- Luke 15:11-32
- Elder Brother
- Forgiveness
- Grace
- Pharisees
- Reconciliation
- The Parable of the Lost Coin
- The Parable of the Prodigal Son
- The Tale of Two Sons
- Younger Brother
How To Grow Spiritually In 2003
January 1, 2023
- Harold Long
- New Year's Day
- 2 Peter 3:14-18
- Forgiveness
- Forgiving
- Grace
- How To Grow Spiritually in 2023
- Inventory
- Jesus-Centered Faith
- Jesus-Centered Living
- Mercy
- Truth
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Happy New Year! Today we unpack 2 Peter 3:14-18 and discover how to grow spiritually in 2023.
Life On God’s Terms
October 23, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Romans 8:1-17
- Excluded
- Forgiveness
- Grace
- Jesus-Centered
- Jesus-Centered Living
- Mercy
- Self-Centeredness
- Selfishness
- Sin
- Sin Nature
- Spiritual Bankruptcy
- Suffering
- The Body
- The Power of Sin
- Wounded
- Hillsboro UMC
Today we continue our message series “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel.” Our message today is titled “Life On God’s Terms?” We unpack Romans 8:1-17 and discover what it means to live in a world of the Spirit versus the world system. We look at the root of the human problem: extreme self-centeredness. Lastly, we learn how to live an other-centeredness life from a little boy named Jimmy the Prophet.
Humanity’s Seemingly Hopeless State of Being
July 24, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 1 Corinthians 1:18
- 1 Timothy 1:11
- 2 Corinthians 4:11-12
- Colossians 3:4
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- Galatians 3:20
- John 15:12-13
- John 3:19-21
- Leviticus 17:1
- Matthew 10:39
- Romans 3:20
- Romans 5:2
- Romans 5:6-11
- Titus 3:5
- Blood
- Blood of Jesus
- Exercising Faith and Repentance
- Favor
- Gift of Faith
- Grace
- Jesus-Centered
- Mercy
- Peace
- principalities and powers
- Redeemed
- Restored
- Salvation
- Satan
- Sin
- Temptation
- The Barna Group
- Zap Theology
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to today’s teaching as we continue in our message series “Romans: I Am Not Shamed of the Gospel.” Our message is “Humanity’s Seemingly Hopeless State of Being.” Today we unpack Romans 5:6-11, and what it means to be ungodly, a child of God, restored, zap theology, and how to have peace with God at last.
When Bad Things Happen
July 10, 2022
- Dr. Lonnie Richardson
- When Bad Things Happen
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
- Revelation 21:1-4
- Accidents
- Catastrophic Events
- Death
- Disability
- Disease
- Grace
- It Is What It Is
- Jesus
- Life on Life's Terms
- Mercy
- Pain
- Suffering
- The Circle of Life
- The Wrath of God
- Why Doesn't God Do Something?
- Why God?
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to today’s message, “When Bad Things Happen.” Today, our guest, Dr. Lonnie Richardson, unpacks 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 & Revelation 21:1-4, and we will discover how we are to respond as people of faith when bad things happen.
Faith is a Credit, Not a Debit
April 24, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- Genesis 15:6
- Romans 4:1-12
- Baptism
- Circumcision
- Faith
- Faith Without Works is Dead
- God's Promises
- Grace
- Justification
- Prevenient Grace
- Righteous
- Righteousness
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to our message series, “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel.” Today’s message is titled “Fear is a Credit, Not a Debit.” Pastor Harold will unpack Romans 4:1-12 and help us better understand how our faith is a credit and not a debit. Understanding this truth helps us not fall into the trap of legalism or works to earn God’s favor.
Be Curious, Not Judgmental
March 20, 2022
- Harold Long
- Romans: I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-18
- Exodus 34:27-35
- Matthew 2:3-6
- Matthew 27:20
- Revelation 20:11-15
- Romans 2:17-29
- Romans 3:1-8
- Be Curious
- Confession
- Delusion
- Gentiles
- Grace
- Great White Throne
- Hell
- Jews
- Judgment
- Law
- Not Judgmental
- Repentance
- Salvation
- Separation
- Ted Lasso
- Walt Whitman
- Zap Theology
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
Welcome to another year of studying God’s Word with Hill-Tran Ministries. Our new message series is titled “Romans: I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel?” We are making our way through the Book of Romans. Many theologians and scholars claim that the Book of Romans is the most important in all of scripture. This week, our message is titled “Be Curious, Not Judgmental.” Our message today is focused on Romans 3:1-8. We hope you are challenged and encouraged to grow deeper in your faith because of the Book of Romans.
Inside The Heart of God
August 29, 2021
- Harold Long
- Summer In The Psalms
- Psalm 103
- Acceptance
- Bless The Lord
- Grace
- Mercy
- Praise
- Praising God
- Soul
- Steadfast Love
- Hillsboro UMC
- Transformation UMC
We are continuing in our message series, “Summer In The Psalms.” Today we will unpack Psalm 103, one of the most familiar in the Book of Psalms. Few Psalms provide the impact on our soul that of as Psalm 103. In today’s message, we split open the chest of God and examine the heart of God. This message will help us better understand the true nature of God and provide us a clear understanding of the word grace.