Sermons on Lukas 15:16:

Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 5, 2021

The God of the Universe dances and sings over His people

September 04, 2021 Zephaniah’s prophetic ministry took place during the reign of Josiah, the last king to bring revival (641-609) in Judah. There is quite a bit of bad news in Zephaniah – more than 2/3 of the book is filled with woes and warnings – The Day of the Lord is coming! First to ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:12-17, Isaiah 62:1-5, Revelation 21:1-7, Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

El Corazón Del Padre

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 5, 2024

Podemos aprender mucho de la parábola del “hijo pródigo”. Aprendemos del “hijo pródigo”, del hermano mayor, y sobre el corazón de Dios Padre.

“El corazón del Padre” Lucas 15:11-32 Podemos aprender mucho de la parábola del “hijo pródigo”. Aprendemos del “pródigo”, el hermano mayor, y acerca del corazón de Dios Padre. 1. Cosas que sabemos acerca del corazón de Dios Padre • “Yo buscaré la perdida, y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Receiving God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James H Boyd on Sep 25, 2024

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want you to keep that in mind as we go along. We are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Each one of us carries a story shaped by experiences, choices, and circumstances that often explain who we are. However, while our past may provide context, it cannot serve as an excuse for how we live today.

Your Past May Explain You, But It Does Not Excuse You - 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” Introduction As we gather today, we must confront a powerful truth about our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 3:23, 1 Timothy 1:15, Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2, Galatians 6:5, Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Name Is .... God As Father (Ab, Abba, Pater) Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 14, 2024

3rd in a series of God's Name - God as Father

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 15:11-31 Series – Names of God Theme: God as Father – Ab, Abba and Pater INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you today about one of the names God is called that many believe He loves the most. It’s the one that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 15:11-31, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Bringing A Sinner To Repentance - Luke 15:11-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 16, 2024

Our natural response to those in sin is to either be hostile toward them or ignore the sin to avoid an uncomfortable conversation. Both are unloving. God requires us to work at bringing the person to repentance, and this message is all about the various ways to accomplish that.

Luke 15:11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Sermon # 20 - A Repentant Heart Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 25, 2024

Jonah was brought to the depths and after being battered in the belly of a big fish, Jonah repented and turned back to God. Rebellion is detrimental to us and only those who repent and get back to God can fulfill His purposes for their lives.

For this study and meditation we will read, Jonah 1:17, “When Jonah fell into the sea, the LORD chose a very big fish to swallow Jonah. He was in the stomach of the fish for three days and three nights.” (ERV) When Jonah disobeyed God, and voyaged in the opposite direction to the place God bid him ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1, Psalm 119:144, Judges 16:21, Judges 16:27, Luke 15:15-17, Luke 15:13, Proverbs 20:20-21, Judges 16:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Bad Decision #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

God always responds when we repent and return to Jesus

What to eat, what to wear, who to respond to first, what to prioritize at work — each of us makes hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions each day. Some of these choices have larger consequences than others. For starters, who we choose to surround ourselves with, where we live, who we worship, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:11-12, Micah 6:8, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Proverbs 1:28-29, Luke 15:11-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Robe

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 10, 2023

We look at the 1). Prodigal’s "Dead" State, 2). His Return to His Father in True Repentance, and the 3). Symbolism of “the Best Robe.”

THE BEST ROBE Lk. 15:13-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly woman was on a busy street corner. She was confused and hesitant to cross because of the heavy traffic. 2. Finally a gentleman came up to her and asked if he could cross the street with her. Gratefully she took his arm, but grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Children Away From The Father's House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 19, 2023

This message is about discovering something or someone who is lost and how the joy that floods a soul-winner's heart cannot be described in words but can only be felt in a heart that has already experienced the grace of God.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 15:3-6 ) (3) "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," (4) "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-6, Luke 15:7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:17-19, Luke 15:11-16, Luke 15:20-22, Luke 15:23-24, Luke 15:25-28, Luke 15:29-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023

ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023

Personal Transformation (The Goodness Of God Within Us) Series: Making All Things New Brad Bailey – Sept. 10, 2023 Intro… Today… we are going to begin a short 3 weeks series entitled “Making All Things New” This is the declaration that Jesus makes. The disciple John, who was the closest disciple ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Luke 15:11-24, John 4:19, Romans 8:16, Ezekiel 36:26, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At Yourself

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 15, 2023

Taking a long honest look at ourselves is one of the hardest things for us to do. Admitting that I need help, something is wrong in my life is very difficult.

Then 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 falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ