Sermons on Luke 15:20:

The Prodigal Brother Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how the older brother was unable to grab hold of his Father’s love and how we, like him, need to find our way back into the Father’s house.

The Prodigal Brother October 14, 2001 Last week we started our series on the Father Heart of God, focusing on what we’ve called Fatherless Living. - And what we said was that each and every one of us has been created, at our very core, with a fundamental need for the Father’s love. - Fatherless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how we so often look to things other than the Father’s love to fill the very core of our being

The Prodigal Son October 7th, 2001 We are going to spend the next few weeks focusing on what might be the most foundational truth of our faith… the Father Heart of God. - Paul prayed in Eph 3:18 that we would “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ”. - John wrote in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

It's Time To Go Home

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Far Would God Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2001

Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

OPEN: The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialed the employees home telephone number and was greeted with a child’s whispered, "Hello?" The boss asked, "Is your Daddy home?" "Yes," whispered the small voice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

A parable that tells us much about the human heart

“The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Luke 15:16-31

Denomination: Congregational

"The Prodigal Sons" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 11, 2002

Sometimes the worst thing God can do is to give us what we want. the prodigal leaves for a "far country", a place which exists first in our hearts.

"The Prodigal Sons", Luke 15:11-32 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: Restlessness> vss 1- 11-12 Rebellion> vss 13-16 Repentance> vss 17-19 Reconciliation> vss 20-24 Resentment> vss 25-32 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

226 - The Unwelcomed Brother Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jul 13, 2002

The prodigal son may have searched for his brother’s welcome. What did he find?

Sermon Study 226 – THE UNWELCOMED BROTHER The Younger Son represents the lost soul The Father represents God Luke 15:11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. Luke 15:12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 3, 2002

an outline, useful for youth bible studies

THE SETTING OF THE TELLING Who is Jesus talking to? (vs 1,2) What was the attitude of each group? THE SON AND HIS LEAVING What was he given? (vs 12) Where did he go? (vs 13) What did he do? (vs 13,14) THE SON AND HIS SUFFERING What was his folly? (vs 14) Where were his friends? (vs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Orthodox

The Father’s House

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 7, 2002

A look at the Father, the rebellious son, the eldest son and possible endings to the story.

Jolene Horn, in writing for Today’s Christian Woman magazine, tells about reading her daughter the story Jesus told, which we have just read together. She writes, “While putting my 4-year-old daughter to bed one evening, I read her the story of the Prodigal Son. We discussed how the young son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004

The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Spend Your Money Wisely Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

Part 4 of a five part sermon series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 4 - Learn how to spend your money wisely.

SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Intro: Shania Twain song and power point: “Ka-Ching.” “All we ever want is more, a lot more than we ever had before so take me to the nearest store.. Can you hear it ring it makes you wanna sing. It’s such a beautiful thing.. Ka-Ching!” That ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

True Friendship

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2004

Euripides (C. 484-406 B.C.) said, “Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.” In Luke 5, we see a man who was fortunate to have 4 real friends, who cared deeply about him. They provide a valuable lesson to us.

TRUE FRIENDSHIP LUKE 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: Euripides (C. 484-406 B.C.) said, “Real friendship is shown in times of trouble; prosperity is full of friends.” In Luke 5, we see a man who was fortunate to have four real friends, who cared deeply about him. They provide a valuable lesson to us as they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Love A Wandering Child Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Father’s Day service looking at Jesus our Father King (6th in Worship the King series). It’s the Prodigal Son story, but more like the Faithful Father aspect.

Luke 15:11-32 – How to Love a Wandering Child Apparently, some kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, whom they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough was enough; Danny would be given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do When You Mess Up Bad! - Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach us some important things about God the Father.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 1 “What To Do When We Mess up Bad” or The Parable of the Loving Father Luke 15:11-32 It has always troubled me that you as a congregation seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist