Sermons on Lucas 15:28:

Finding Your Way Back Home SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes, the most detrimental thing God can do is to grant us our desires. The prodigal son's journey to a 'far country' symbolizes a place that first exists in our hearts. This journey and his eventual return home teaches us about the dangers of desire and the power of forgiveness.

Today, we will explore the parable of the Prodigal Sons, which is the third story in a series of parables told by Jesus. This parable, along with the stories of a lost coin and a missing sheep, teaches us important lessons about God's love and forgiveness. Let us dive into the story and uncover its ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son, Forgiveness

He Threw A Party Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God as a bridge builder, using the parable of the prodigal son to illustrate the importance of grace and celebration in mending broken relationships.

Good morning church, so glad that you came to worship with us today. Over the last few weeks we have been in a new series called Bridge Builders. Using the Bible as our blueprint and opening our spiritual toolbox to see we have the right tools, we now look to the next step in the process. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son, Grace, Restoration

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Compassion, Empathy

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

The Parable Of Two Lost Sons Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet.

"The Parable of Two Lost Sons" Luke 15:11-32 Pastor John Bright Luke 15 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.” Pause right there. Those words I just read; they were “Breathed by God”! God wants you to hear His Word right now! So, what is your response? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Fathers' Day

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Jesus tells us of how our Heavenly Father waits for us to come to our senses.

A Father’s Day First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God. A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Prodigal's Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 17, 2024

This message focusses on how we, as God's church and professing Christians, can receive "prodigals"—those who have strayed—with love, acceptance, and forgiveness

Key Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction • Briefly introduce the parable of the Prodigal Son, describing how the younger son's decision to leave led to loss but ultimately resulted in reconciliation. • Explain the focus of today's message: how we, as a church and as individuals, can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:8, John 13:34-35, Luke 15:22-24, Romans 15:7, Matthew 11:28, Luke 15:32, Mark 11:25, Micah 7:18-19, Luke 15:31, Psalm 73:26, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parables Of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

Jesus often used simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only to understand God’s truth but to live it out.

The Parables of Jesus: Stories That Transform Lives Introduction Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the teachings of Jesus found in His parables. Jesus often used these simple yet profound stories to reveal the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Through these parables, we are invited not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:18, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 43- No Room For Self-Righteousness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 22, 2025

Self-righteous Jonah rejoiced over a plant that gave him shade, but had not compassion on the people of Nineveh who genuinely repented of their sins. There’s no room for self-righteousness, as all of us are sinners saved by God's grace alone.

We read in Jonah 4:6, “Then the LORD God made a plant grow up over Jonah to give him some shade, so that he would be more comfortable. Jonah was extremely pleased with the plant.” (GNB) As we studied the life of Jonah there are numerous lessons that we have picked up, both for our personal lives, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Jonah 4:1, Luke 15:28, Luke 15:26-30, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Love Without Limits Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2025

Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects Christ’s love?

Go! And Love Without Limits Introduction: Love is the defining characteristic of a follower of Christ. Jesus said in John 13:35 (NLT), “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” But what does biblical love truly look like? How do we love in a way that reflects ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Philippians 2:3-4, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 3:18, Romans 5:8, John 14:15, Luke 10:30-37, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 10:9, Matthew 7:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Be Reconciled To God - Romans 5:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

Reconciliation is a powerful word. It speaks of relationships restored, of brokenness made whole. In a world filled with division and estrangement, reconciliation is needed more than ever. But the greatest reconciliation of all is between God and humanity.

Go! And Be Reconciled to God - Romans 5:9-10 Romans 5:9-10 (NLT) "And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-10, Hebrews 9:22, Isaiah 53:5, Colossians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 14:19, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sins Against The Body Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, and what we can learn from their experiences.

The Bible teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). As such, it is essential to take care of our physical bodies and avoid sinful behaviors that can harm them. In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

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

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call To Repentance And New Life - Acts 2:38 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2025

Pentecost was not merely a historical event—it was the dawn of a new era. The Holy Spirit descended, Peter preached with boldness, and hearts were pierced. The crowd, convicted, asked, “What should we do?” - Peter’s response is our focus—a divine blueprint for transformation.

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call to Repentance and New Life - Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 (NLT): Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:2, Romans 6:4, Ephesians 1:13, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025

We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, Luke 15:3-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ