Sermons on Behold Thy Son:

Parable Of The Father And The Two Sons -Luke 15 Series

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Feb 27, 2020

In a world which searches for answers and meaning for all the evil that takes place, we have a great promise and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon series-‘God for us’ helps us understand that no matter what the situation, God is for us and nothing can separate us from His love

 The Parable of a Loving Father Usually we call this parable-the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The main point of the story varies as you look at it from different angles. In this parable we look at it from the loving father’s view and how He extends His grace to the one who didn’t deserved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

With God, All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 5, 2013

"And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:36-37.

"And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God." Luke 1:36-37 Sometime in 2003, I witnessed the miraculous power of God in the life of a beloved sister. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Immanuel

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 2, 2015

God gives a great promise of the Messiah to a wicked king of Judah. Within the promise to protect Judah is a prophecy that says; "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel.

Introduction This year as I read through the bible, I color coded each passage that described the kings of Israel and Judah. Red for “bad” kings and blue for “good” kings. May I say that there were many more passages highlighted in red than blue? Did you know that after the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

It's Time To Go Home

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Scriptural Truth Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us.

1. Christ died for the UNGODLY Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us. 2. Christ died for US Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, Romans 5:6, John 12:46

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed By Fire Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 3, 2018

Here in the passage before us, we see how the flesh is the enemy of God’s calling.

Chapter 20: Gideon’s Present Consumed by Fire Judges 6:17-32 17 And he said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, then shew me a sign that thou talkest with me. 18 Depart not hence, I pray thee, until I come unto thee, and bring forth my present (or, meat offering), and set it before ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Names Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 17, 2018

The Many Names of Jesus

1. Jesus is His human name. “You . . . shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:37). It comes from the Hebrew, Joshua, “Jehovah is salvation.” 2. Christ is His cross name. The Greek title Christ comes from the Hebrew Messiah. It means anointed. “Messiah . . . who is called the Christ” (John 4:25). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Baptist

My Son, Give Me Your Heart

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2003

the Lord wants us to give Him our heart as the one we love, worship and obey above all others. The heart is the seat of worship, commitment and affection. Whoever we give our heart to determines our primary allegiance. The following are some guidelines fo

My Son, Give Me Your Heart (Prov. 23:26) We live in a day when it is common to hear that someone had their heart broken because their beloved team lost a close game. Or perhaps someone fell out of love with someone and had their heart broken. Every week we can see episodes where people give their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Sell The Farm!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 4, 2016

What if when the prodigal son came home from the hog pen, he found that his father & brother had sold the farm? Today's churches have sold out their original fire and zeal. Will your prodigals find the same church they left?

DON'T SELL THE FARM! Luke 15:11-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Harvey is an old widower living in a convalescent home. Attending social functions there, he met Martha, a widow, and slowly fell in love with her. 2. After a Bingo game, he finally got up the nerve to ask her to marry him. She said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Lost And Found

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Mar 11, 2005

Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons a

God’s Lost and Found Today’s scripture lesson comes from the Gospel of Luke. We will be looking at the story of The Lost Son. This is one of many stories that Jesus told on his way to Jerusalem. Jesus used these short stories to teach the people of the day import lessons about Christian life, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 24, 2016

I am an adopted son of God, through Jesus Christ

I AM TEXT: EPH> 1:1-10 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful[a] in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Spiritual Blessings in Christ 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational