Sermons on Lucas 15:10:

Jesus Sinners Does Receive

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001

This is an invitation to trust in him. This is an exhortation to preach about him.

“Clariza, have you seen my keys?” And then the search begins: under the couch, in the kitchen, in my office, in the laundry. We look like crazy because as always, I am running late. Then I hear those glorious words: “Here they are.” What a relief. This morning our Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesucristo Recibe A Los Pecadores

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Oct 1, 2001

Esta es una invitación a confiar en él y una exhortación a predicar sobre él.

“Clariza, ¿has visto mis llaves?” Cada unos días se escuchan esas palabras en mi casa. Y luego empieza la búsqueda: bajo el sofá, en la cocina, en mi oficina, entre la ropa sucia. Como locos las buscamos porque como siempre ando tarde para una cita. Cuando de repente se escuchan las gloriosas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, & The Prodigal Son

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

Some of you are searching for something, but you don’t know what it is you’re looking for.

How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice it something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Believe or not, God knows what all of this—maybe some of it—feels like. God is searching for something—but not because he can’t remember where he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes Heaven Happy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Luke 15 contains three parables about lost items. In each story, extreme measures are taken to seek the lost; when each is found, there is great rejoicing. These stories are pictures of how God seeks us and the joy heaven experiences when we are found.

What Makes Heaven Happy? Luke 15:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION What are the greatest chapters in the Bible? If I compiled a top five list, I think Psalm 23 would be near the top, along with Romans 8, and the third chapter of John. I would also add Luke 15 to the short list of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Silver Series

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 21, 2003

2nd Message in the series "God’s Lost and Found" from Luke 15. This message deals with the second illustration in the parable, that of the Lost Silver.

INTRODUCTION: Last week we started a study on Luke chapter 15, “God’s Lost and Found”. We looked at the fact that this is not three separate parables, but rather one parable that illustrates God’s love for those that are unlovable. In this parable are three examples of Jesus affirming His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

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 Coin Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003

The silver coin, like the Roman denarius, was equivalent to a day’s wage and represented great value to the poorer classes.

THE LOST COIN---(Luke 15:8-10) INTRODUCTION Our previous parable introduced the context in which this parable is found The tax collectors and sinners had drawn near to hear Jesus -Luke15: 1 The Pharisees and scribes were murmuring because Jesus had Received them and ate with them -Luke 15:2 In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ezekiel 18:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Join The Search Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 27, 2003

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

Parables Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Would God Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001

Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Buscando Lo Perdido, Parte I Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 2, 2004

En las parábolas de la oveja perdida y la moneda perdida, Cristo nos enseña sobre nuestra actitud para con los "pecadores" de este mundo.

Lucas 15:1-10 I. “¡Recibe a pecadores!” A. En Lucas 14, vimos cuando Jesús llamó la gente a hacerse discípulos, como llamó a la gente a entregarse por completo al Señor. Terminó diciendo: “El que tenga oídos, que oiga.” B. Los “pecadores” oyeron y respondieron. Eran los marginados de la sociedad, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fresh Start

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 15, 2004

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent

4th Sunday in Lent Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 A Fresh Start   "Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes murmured, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable:" Luke 15:1-3, RSV. "And he said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Lost Found Restored

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

Even us Christians lose our way; when that happens, the Savior, seeks us, finds us, and restores us.

INTRODUCTION: Major Barb Sherer, a fellow Presbyterian minister and chaplain in the United States Army, was in Iraq during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moments before worshipers arrived for Sunday service, a fire broke out and destroyed the tent. By a miracle, no one was hurt. Later ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed