Sermons on Lucas 15:19:

Lose Something ?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Mar 23, 2001

The Prodigal Son through the eyes of the father.

Lose Something ? Luke 15:11-32 March 25, 2001 We’ve all experienced misplacing something at one time or another. How many of you have searched endless for your keys ? Keys seem to have a strange way of finding the most unsuspecting places to hide. I heard about a man who came out of a local ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Elder Son

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001

Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Responsible, The Rebel And The Remarkable

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 25, 2001

In many ways, we have been the youngest son, the father and the eldest son as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Today, we celebrate the well-loved parabled called the Prodigal Son. I want us to think of it from perhaps a little different perspective. I want us to think about how each one of us, in many ways, has been the youngest son, the father, and the eldest son. Especially as we are in the season of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Forgiving Father

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 26, 2001

The parable of the Prodigal Son

Simeon Ford, the proprietor of the Old Grand Union Hotel in New York, once said, “You don’t need to know anything about a hotel to run one,” he said. “You just open up and the customers tell you how to run it.” Isn’t that the truth. Everyone is a critic. You would think that with Jesus Himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Between Being Lost And Being Found

Contributed by John Roy on Apr 4, 2001

Life is lived between being found and being lost. What does it mean to be found?

Living Between Being Lost and Being Found Luke 15:4-32, Matthew 9:18-26, John 4:1-22, and John 8:1-11 There’s an enormous hunger for God in this world. Often people feel the hunger, but they don’t know what they are really hungry for. "I’m hungry, but I don’t know for what," we say as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-32

Denomination: *other

Older Brothers Anonymous

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Apr 5, 2001

In what ways are we like the Older Brother in the Parable of the Two sons?

You’ve heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Gamblers Anonymous, Emotions Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous. But have you ever heard of OLDER BROTHERS ANONYMOUS? Let’s take a quick poll -- How many of you were the baby in your family? Would you stand, please? Thank you. Please be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God`s Exhuberance

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002

A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002

The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Beat Of God Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on May 9, 2002

The message focuses on the story of the prodigal son.

The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker / February 24, 2002 / Luke 15:11-24 Over the last four weeks, we have been in a series called "Love Stories". We have examined "The Best of R + B", the story of Ruth and Boaz; we’ve glanced at Solomon’s passion; and marveled at Hosea’s love for his wife ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Surrounded By Pigs, But Can't Eat Ham

Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2006

The Prodigal Son was hungry but he couldn’t even eat the filth of the world. His only hope was to go home. Jesus is waiting for you to come home.

SURROUNDED BY PIGS, BUT CAN’T EAT HAM Pastor Jim May Jesus gave us many parables during His earthly ministry. All of those parables teach some very important lessons that every one of us should learn and heed. This morning I want to speak to you about one of those parables. It’s the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Son Only A Father Could Love

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006

No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Father's Love

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 17, 2006

This message illustrates three positive attributes of a father as noted in the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Message: “A Father’s Love” Text: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him” (Luke 15:20). Introduction: What is Father’s Day? In 1909, Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church