Sermons on Luke 15:1-24: showing 1-15 of 1,217

"homeward Bound"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 1, 2002

The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the most famous of all of the Lord’s parables. But are we truly understanding the full significance of this amazing message of love and mercy?

“Homeward Bound” In the United States today, it is estimated that between one and two million teenagers run away from home every year. Of course, there are many different reasons why these children choose to leave their homes. Many are simply the products of very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The One That Got Away

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002

REACHING THE LOST IS GOD’S PLAN!

THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY LUKE 15: 1-10 AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: At times we probably feel it would be so much easier if we could be like Lucy in the old Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Charismatic

The Courage To Go Home

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Sometimes it’s difficult to go home, but it is essential that we do so.

Introduction: I want you to imagine for a moment that you have one chance to travel back in time and go back to relive part of your life. And suppose that when you go back, you know everything that you know now. You have all the understanding and the wisdom that you have developed over the years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 3 Things Needed For Reaching The Lost Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 15:1-10.

Luke Series #70 June 30, 2002 Title: The 3 Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are starting in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:1, Matthew 28:19-22, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Restored To A Right Relationship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching Message on Luke 15:11-32.

Luke Series #71 July 07, 2002 Title: How to be Restored to a Right Relationship with God. Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Heaven Rejoice

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Heaven rejoices when lost sheep return to the flock

Making Heaven Rejoice Luke 15:1-7 July 28, 2002 Introduction A story of being lost The concept of being lost One of the worst things that a person can be is lost. When you are lost there are a number of feelings that you can experience. There is fear because you don’t know where you are. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

This Is Your Invitation Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 22, 2002

Part 2 of this series designed to stir up a passion for investing in other peoples lives and then inviting them to church.

Invest and Invite Part 2 “This is Your Invitation” Brian A. Moon Story – My wife one time told me a story about this girl she wanted to invite to church when she was in 7th grade. The girl was a bit of a bully and Cheryl was very nervous about asking her to go to church for obvious reasons… One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-8, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Homecoming

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 1, 2002

It is interesting to try and identify with the three characters in the story: 1. The prodigal. 2. The older son. 3. The father.

I realize that I have recently preached on this passage of scripture, but I feel compelled to speak on it again. The reason is that while on vacation I picked up Henri Nouwen’s excellent book entitled: The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming. It is one of those books that pulls you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Parent's Answered Prayer

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 10, 2002

There are many "hurting" parents in the Christian community who have rebellious children. This is a message of agape love!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. in Lyons, GA. PRAYER: God, my Father above, I thank you right now for your undying love. Lord I am before You as a humble servant, yet bold enough to not be afraid of the Gospel of Your Son and my brother, Jesus Christ. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-23, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

La Influencia De Un Padre

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

No es la madre sino el Padre quien debe ser la influencia en la vida de la familia.

LA INFLUENCIA DE UN PADRE (Lucas 15:17-20) INTRO: Interesante : no fue la madre que influyo en este joven. No fueron los recuerdos de la comida sabrosa, la ropa mejor planchada o los cariños mejores dados. El Padre, el papa, papi, dad, daddy, etc. fue de quien se acordó. I. UN PADRE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Receiveth Sinners

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

We owe the promise of eternal life to the fact that Christ receiveth sinners.

CHRIST RECEIVETH SINNERS Luke 15:1-2 INTRO. (Describe the hypocrisy of the Pharisees.) They wished to monopolize religion for their own set group. They were the most religious people of their day, devoted keepers of the Mosaic Law and yet they were the worst of the enemies of Jesus. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Does God Really Love Least Things Series

Contributed by William Fix on Feb 4, 2002

Does God really love least things? Have you ever thought of yourself as insignificant? Least probably in all of God’s creation? What does God’s Word say about the least? Who are they? It may surprise you that if you are least by your own choosing, Go

This is the final message from the series entitled Does God Love These Things. We have explred the following: 1. "Does God Love Laughter?" 2. "Does God Love Lost People" 3. "Does God Love, Love Making?" Today we are going to look at a forth question. "Does God Really Love Least Things?" I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-45, Luke 15:19

Denomination: Methodist

When God Ran

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

Many Christians need to remember to keep their focus on Christ and not forget the day when God ran to us and embraced us.

"When God Ran" Have ushers pass out envelopes! Play song” When God Ran” during communion. Text: Luke 15:11-32 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational