Sermons on Lukas 15:16:

The Parable Of The Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 16, 2016

This message is a exposition of the Parable of the Prodigal. The message demonstrates how rich the parable is and how the Middle Eastern context adds to our understanding of the meaning and application of the three main characters of the parable.

The Parable of the Lost Sons Luke 15: 11-32 Introduction – Going to Cyprus for an extended stay of 3 months when I was 3yrs old back in 1963, I experienced village life that plunged me into a context that in some ways probably resembled something of the village setting of the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ignoring The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive

January 29 Ignoring The One Luke 15:11-32 Characteristics maturing believers struggle with: 1. We can be Unconcerned 2. We can feel Entitled 3. We can be Unresponsive When I was a child, I don’t know 6-7 yrs old, I went for a walk to discover what was on the other side of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

How Can You Be Lost

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Look at the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son to learn the lesson... how can wse get or be lost.

How You Can Be Lost Luke 15 God PLEASE, I’m begging you like I have never begged you for anything, PLEASE bring him this way!! It was a beautiful day on the Snake River, just outside of Jackson Hole Wyoming. We were driving along and saw a great place for a picnic. Actually we had seen it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013

The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Four Seasons Of Life Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 30, 2020

In this message I examine the spiritual seasons of Spring and Summer - those times when we are reawakening our gifts and drawing nearer to God.

Four Seasons of Life – Part 3 Spring and Summer Scripture: Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 100:1-5; James 1:22-25 This is part three of my series the “Four Season of Life.” Last week I talked about our spiritual falls and this morning we will be examining our spiritual springs and summers. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Psalm 100:1-5, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger For Holiness Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This week, I want to define our terms – “blessing,” “hunger and thirst,” “righteousness,” and “filled,” and then look at a story that Jesus told to help his disciples understand what true hunger looks like.

The Jesus Manifesto: Hunger for Holiness Matthew 5:6; Luke 15:11-24 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 07-29-18 Hungry Mountain Men A couple of years ago, I did something that was way out of my comfort zone. This city boy went to the mountains. Two friends and I drove to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Heart Of God

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Aug 9, 2020

Father's Day Sermon during quarantine. God is waiting for us to return to Him!

INTRODUCTION Eph 3:18, Lubos ninyong maunawaan kung ano ang lawak, ang haba, ang lalim at ang taas ng pag-ibig ni Cristo. 1 Jn 3:1, Narito, kung gaano kalaki ang pag-ibig ng Ama. Ang sabi sa bible na ang pagibig ay hindi lang katangian ng Panginoon... Ito ang kanyang pinaka essence... Ito ang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Far Country

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 15, 2020

I believe the prodigal was a wayward (backslidden) Christian.

The Far Country (Luke 15: 11-24) Introduction. This text is one of the most familiar in the New Testament. Every preacher has a sermon on "The prodiga1 son. Well, I have one too. In keeping with our modern soap operas etc., I have divided mine into episodes. I believe the prodigal was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

The Lost Sons - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 9, 2019

In this two part sermon series we will be taking a look at what is normally called the parable of the Prodigal Son. This sermon looks at the part involving the younger son.

The Lost Sons (Part 1) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, 1 Timothy 6:6, John 1:11-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Lost Coin, Lost Sheep, Prodigal

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 21, 2019

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; 24th Sunday, Cycle C

There is a story of a man who was driving along the highway. Along the way he hits a big bump and hears a clang, but he ignores it and keeps on driving. When he gets home, he discovers that one of his hubcaps is missing. So, the next day he goes back to the spot where he hit the big bump, and sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

God’s Unconventional Reach

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 14, 2019

Jesus shares three stories to show how much every person matters to God. Jesus calls us to repent and return to him, love people he loves, and celebrate with heaven when lost people are found.

Luke 15:1-10 God’s Unconventional Reach Have you ever lost anything? It’s really irritating, isn’t it? Losing car keys, losing your wallet, losing your cell phone. They make devices to ping all these things, but I’m sure I would probably lose that, too! Luke chapter 15 is all about lost things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Finding Our Way Home" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2016

We actually have three stories being told here. Three stories. One parable. One big truth and here it is. Lost things matter to God. God spends a great deal of time looking for his people.

“Finding our way Home” Luke 15 A good friend of mine and I drove all the way to Detroit to see a baseball game. I had never been to the old Tiger’s stadium and they were playing my favorite team so we made the trek. I took my car and getting to Detroit was not a problem but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Formations: Good Good Father

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

God wants us to know, believe and receive the extraordinary, unconditional love that He has for us.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #3: GOOD, GOOD FATHER PERSONAL TESTIMONY: Grew up in a single parent family, dad was an alcoholic. Mom remarried when I was ten, my step-father was strict, didn’t get along with him well. OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Psalm 103:1-3

Denomination: *other

Finding The Fathers Favor!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 24, 2016

When children are taught about the love of God, they are also and can't help but be, exposed to the Favor of God. A life long love of God, also includes the Life Long Favor of God.

Finding the Fathers Favor You, " said the doctor to his patient, "you are in terrible shape, you’ve got to do something about it. *First, tell your wife to start cooking more nutritious meals. *Stop working like a dog. *Also inform your wife you’re going to make a budget , and she has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational