Sermons on Lucas 15:13:

Keep Hoping! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 19, 2024

Based on Luke 15:11-24 - Encourages those w/ prodigals to not give up hope.

“KEEP HOPING” Luke 15:11-24 FBCF – 2/18/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Life is all about relationships. They bring us great joy & happiness – b’day parties, holidays, vacations, special occasions, celebrations of accomplishments & victories. Happiest moments in our lives come in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Just Whose Steadfast Love Does God Delight In? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2024

God has joy in that fidelity He enjoys within the Blessed Trinity of love and faithfulness.

Saturday of Second Week in Lent 2024 Our Scripture from the prophet Micah comes in the middle of a chapter that begins inauspiciously, “what misery is mine.” And it goes on to tell the tale of fruitless fields, uninhabited lands, roads populated by robbers and muggers, courts led by judges that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Micah 7:14-20, Matthew 10:36

Denomination: Catholic

God Takes The Nations/Idols To Court (Isaiah 41:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 18, 2024

God makes his case that He, not idols, are running the world. Mystery dude from the east, is God's servant sent to bring his people home.

In my introduction to Isaiah 40-55, I talked about how one of the challenges to teaching on this part of the Bible, is that these chapters divide up into bigger chunks of material than we can comfortably handle all at once. And honestly, I find that kind of stressful. I can feel myself getting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-29, Luke 15:11-32

When Love Runs Faster Than Shame

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 25, 2025

God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess.

Title: When Love Runs Faster Than Shame Intro: God’s love does not wait for us to get our act together. It runs to meet us in our mess. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Reflection Dear Friends, The old woman at the coffee shop was crying into her hands. Her shoulders shook as she whispered to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Cuando El Amor Corre Más Rápido Que La Vergüenza

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos.

Título: Cuando el amor corre más rápido que la vergüenza Introducción: El amor de Dios no espera a que nos organicemos. Corre a nuestro encuentro en medio de nuestro caos. Escritura: Lucas 15:11-32 Reflexión Queridos amigos, La anciana de la cafetería ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Kapag Ang Pag-Ibig Ay Tumakbo Ng Mas Mabilis Kaysa Sa Kahiya-Hiya

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 26, 2025

Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo.

Pamagat: Kapag ang Pag-ibig ay Tumakbo ng Mas Mabilis kaysa sa Kahiya-hiya Intro: Ang pag-ibig ng Diyos ay hindi naghihintay para sa ating pagsasama-sama. Tumatakbo ito para salubungin kami sa aming gulo. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 15:11-32 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, Ang matandang babae ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

Lessons From The Prodigal’s Father

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 3, 2025

Within these verses, Jesus paints a picture of a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, providing a model for all who desire to nurture, guide, and love with depth and grace.

On Father’s Day, as we pause to celebrate and honour the men who help shape our lives, the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15:11-32 (KJV) offers a profound portrait of fatherhood. Within these verses, Jesus portrays a father whose character and attributes transcend time and culture, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025

On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

El Dios Que Corre Hacia Nosotros Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 8, 2025

En la cruz, Él cargó con ambos hijos : la rebelión descarriada del menor y el resentimiento moralista del mayor.

Título: El Dios que corre hacia nosotros Introducción: En la cruz, Él cargó con ambos hijos : la rebelión descarriada del menor y el resentimiento moralista del mayor. Escritura: Lucas 15:1-32 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay un camino en la historia de Jesús ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

Ang Diyos Na Tumatakbo Patungo Sa Atin Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 8, 2025

Sa krus, dinala Niya ang dalawang anak na lalaki — ang suwail na paghihimagsik ng nakababata at ang makasariling hinanakit ng nakatatanda.

Pamagat: Ang Diyos na Tumatakbo Patungo sa Atin Intro: Sa krus, dinala Niya ang dalawang anak na lalaki — ang suwail na paghihimagsik ng nakababata at ang makasariling hinanakit ng nakatatanda. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 15:1-32 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, May daan sa kwento ni Hesus na ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

God Is A Father - A Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 8, 2025

Fathers have an important biblical calling because, like you, God is a Father. And the way you live as a father can be formative for those who are confronted by the truth that God is also a father.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 7th September 2025 – Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 “God Is A Father” Here we are on another Father’s Day. Dad’s, on this day do you feel like you have an important calling? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 10, 2025

There are at least three shocks to the 1st century Jews who heard the Parable. 1. That the Father gave the son his inheritance before his death; 2.That the Father ran to embrace the wayward son and 3. The Father simply forgave the Son

Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the Swiss are known as being as parsimonious. In fact they make the Scots look generous - apologies to any Scots listening. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church was in serious need of repair. So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, John 8:12

Denomination: Anglican

God's Favor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

We are not saved by rule-keeping or self-rescue but by God’s grace—grace received by faith—which alone can break sin’s dominion and lead us home.

Introduction Some of us feel far from God. Far from the person we wanted to be. Far from family. Far from our own true selves. And though we long to come home, we know that we cannot pave that road with our own effort. The Bible has a single word for the road back. That word is grace. Victor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Luke 15:11-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 7, 2025

Turn with me if you would to Luke 15:11. I want to share with you what has considered one of the most popular short stories of all times. Not just in Christian circles but around world. I believe that it is worth the accolades as there is so much in the story. Let us look at it now.

Title: The Prodigal Son Theme: To show the attitude we should have when 1. Receiving the Father 2. Toward prodigals Text: Luke 15:11 - 32 Introduction Turn with me if you would to Luke 15:11. I want to share with you what has considered one of the most popular short stories of all times. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God