Sermons on Lukas 15:2:

Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 3, 2025

While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.

How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4-7, Titus 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s love moves first, searches tirelessly, and rejoices loudly—calling us to join His rescue mission for every wandering heart.

It’s funny how easily we can tune things out. I fly often, and when the attendants go through the safety speech, hardly anyone listens. We’ve heard it all before, and it doesn’t feel relevant—we don’t expect the plane to crash. Sometimes the church sounds that way to the world. The message is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Matthew 9:36, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Must Care About The Lost And Reach Them

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

Week #4 in my At the Core series

Anybody here ever lose something? Maybe it was your wallet, or a set of keys. Some of you lose your glasses only to find out that they are actually on top of your head. Am I preaching to anyone today? I remember I was in the 7th grade at Brazil Jr High School and I lost my nylon Velcro wallet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

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

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 5, 2025

This sermon emphasizes that true peace is not the absence of external conflict but the presence of Christ in our hearts, offering an unshakable, eternal peace through His birth, miracles, and life-giving words, even amidst life's greatest trials and storms.

Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:1-7 Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ The Oxford Dictionary defines peace as "freedom from disturbance; tranquility, and the cessation of war." Those who are at peace experience freedom from anxiety and distress. Yet, with such an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Isaiah 9:1-6, Luke 15:1-7, Romans 8:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jan 26, 2025

Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life throughout the journey.

Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Introduction • Key Question: How do we, as children of the King, truly enjoy the journey of life? • Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. • Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, John 10:10, Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 14:7, Luke 15:29-30, 1 Timothy 4:7, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Father Sees.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2020

You’re simply a person in want, and you’re turning to ‘things’ because you have not understood how good ‘Father’ is!!! “Stop solidifying your identity based upon what you do, or what you did; Start identifying with who you are in Jesus, and you’ll change what you do.” P.H

How the Father Sees. Luke 15:1-7TLB (Download a good picture of Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son. Play on screens while I talk). Author Henri Nouwen recalls his visit to a museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he spent hours reflecting on Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son—You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020

This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

¿por Qué Debo Dar Cuando Tengo Facturas Que Pagar? (Administración)

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 24, 2020

Este sermón trata sobre dar, diezmar y las razones por las que damos.

¿Por qué debo dar cuando tengo facturas que pagar? Eclesiastés 11: 1-6 Lucas 15: 1-10 Puedo recordar cuando obtuve mi primera cortadora de césped. Yo tenía unos 12 años. Mi madre quería que yo pudiera aprender a ganar dinero y trabajar para mí. No estoy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 2, 2024

What should we do if we find a missing sheep? What should we do if we have misplaced silver?

The Missing Sheep In verses one - two: Sinners, are the classification of people who were crossed or cast out by many of the religious people of the time. Publicans (tax collectors) were especially detested. Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ultimately Love Is Salvation

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 6, 2023

His love endures forever. God loves all people created by Him. God feeds and sustains us with the Bread of Life. Jesus is the demonstration of the Father's extravagant love. God is love.

Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 15:1-7, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

The Lostness Of The Lost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

The New Testament clearly teaches that God so loved a lost and needy world that He gave His Son to die on the cross so that the world might be saved.

The Lostness of the Lost Opening Prayer: Father God, we pray today that you will open our eyes and help us to see more completely the evidence of your grace to us. Help us to recognize that every day is a gift from you. Help us to accept this time of worship as a divine appointment. Give us the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, Romans 10:1, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Acts 26:18, John 10:28, 2 Peter 1:4, 1 John 3:1-2, Matthew 28:20, John 14:16-18, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalm 23:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, John 14:1-6, 2 Peter 3:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow The Leader

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023

A third perspective is what Jesus is saying about the sheep. That is, that left to their own devices, sheep will stray.

Why do you suppose The Runaway Bunny is one of the most popular books for toddlers ever written? Because it reassures the child that whatever happens, she can’t get lost for good. Even if he gets mad and runs away, he still can’t get lost - because the mother bunny will always come after her child. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-9, Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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