Sermons on Lucas 15:1:

Dysfunctional Families All Over The Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2025

By seeking the Lord, we will find Him, in word and sacrament, each week as we gather here. By His power our sins are forgiven, and we are filled with His grace, His very life. We can smile always because of God’s deliverance.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025 Forty years did the people of Israel travel here and there through the southern desert. That was time enough for their nation to become the butt of jokes for all the people around them. It’s true that when Joshua took command from Moses, now taken to God, the Lord dried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 34:2-7, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: The Attributes Of God The Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 13, 2025

What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” God is love! Really!

Sermon: The Attributes of God the Father Text: Luke 15: 11-24 “And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Three Things Needed For Reaching The Lost

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask.

Three Things Needed for Reaching the Lost Luke 15:1-10 Intro: I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who was struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask. "Dad" he asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Parables, One Heart: The Father's Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2025

This exposition of Luke chapter 15 begins with a very personal story, highlighting how God even uses human frailty as a means to His grace.

Once upon a time, in the summertime, there was a 16-year-old young man struggling to find his way. His father held a particular secular and materialistic philosophy about life and making meaning in the world—something the young man had tried to embrace, but it ultimately left him feeling empty. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:6-8, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Third Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10. A). TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's What You Get

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 5, 2025

It is easy to become Jealous over those we think are getting in easy to God's Grace when we labor to follow God's Law. Jesus parables in Luke 15 help us to see things right.

Good Morning. Last week, we focused on approaching God. There are many who see picking a religion like picking a flavor of ice cream at Baskin Robbins. The point of the lessons was outward focused, to searchers, to help them understand the difference in how we approach God if there is only one God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Inclusion (No One Left Out)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 9, 2025

God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized.

Inclusion (No One Left Out) Theme Overview: God’s love for the lost is evident, showing that every individual is valuable in His eyes. This portion challenges us to reach out and include those who are marginalized. Scripture Reference: Luke 15:1–7 (NIV) "Now the tax collectors and sinners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:4, Luke 15:7, Galatians 3:28, Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The Heart Of God Seeks The Lost

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 10, 2025

I begin with an illustration from 9/11 forensic scientist from New York city. For 24 years they have been using DNA to identify bone fragments of victims from the 9/11 attack. a costant on going search.

In Jesus Holy Name September 14,2025 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “The Heart of God Seeks the Lost” 24 years ago we watched sores of tiny figures moving up and down the rubble, of the Twin Towers, back and forth. It’s hard to see the ground beneath them. They came from all over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-6, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – What Is A Lost Sheep? Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

How not to be a lost sheep and looking at the Bible as God’s Plan.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you are the pastor, start praying ahead of the series about assigning jobs in the church. Your congregation is called by God to work in the church. As they start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 21:28-32, 1 Kings 13:6-22, Luke 2:41-50  (view more)  (view less)

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