Sermons on Luke 15:20:

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007

Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Coming Home

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

The Prodigal Son returns home; God’s grace is evident.

1. Leaving home begins with wrong desires. Basic principle of life that actions come after desires. Sermon on the mount; foundational statement of Christ’s ministry. He said, “27 “You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. 28 But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman to lust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Father, I Have Sinned

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2007

“I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English Bible. And even in these few ca

FATHER, I HAVE SINNED Bro. Rodney A. Fry Luke 15:17-20 Introduction “I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

The prodigal son needed change! And as we look at his story, we can see how to help our children find the changes they need.

Part 3: Helping Your Children Change (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Luke 15:11-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 25, 2006 *Change is hard! Mark Twain once said, “The only person who likes change is a wet baby.” (1) And that’s about right. *Nobody likes change, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to move people to love God by showing the amazing love of the Prodigal Father.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting The Prodigal

Contributed by Aaron Beard on Aug 6, 2007

Practical instructions for parents of children who are choosing the world over Christ. This a look at lessons learned from father of the prodigal son.

PARENTING THE PRODIGAL INTRODUCTION: A. One of the greatest challenges placed before anyone is the challenge of raising children so that they will become faithful Christians themselves! 1. It is a sobering and even scary task before a parent – They are molding hearts and shaping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Find The Way - Our Purpose Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 13, 2007

2 of 3 messages on the mission, vision, and core values of Meridian Christian Church. This message explores the importance of seeking the lost.

Find the Way: Our Purpose The Tourist Lost Next Door A young Filipino, traveling in Chicago, registered at the Hotel Sherman. Taking a walk, he became lost. He was ignorant of the name, location, and appearance of the hotel, and so was unable to find it again. Consequently, he selected another ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Pigs To A Party Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007

Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The God Moment Of Holy Attraction Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THIS MESSAE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL MOMENTS IN OUR LIVES WHICH WE RECOGNIZE ARE FROM GOD AND DRAW US APART FROM THE CONCERNS OF THE WORLD AND CLOSER TO HIM

THE GOD MOMENT OF HOLY ATTRACTION LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: I’VE BEEN TRYING OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS TO INTRODUCE YOU TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF SOME OF THE MANY WAYS THAT GOD HAS BEEN RADICALLY EFFECTING YOUR LIVES. THEY ARE CALLED GOD MOMENTS. THESE ARE MOMENTS WHEN GOD INTERVENES IN YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Home Sweet Home

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

This morning I want to look at the story of a young man who discovered the truth of the familiar quote, "There's no place like home." It's the familiar story of the prodigal son...but maybe from a different angle than you've heard it before.

HOME SWEET HOME LUKE 15:11 24 There is an old song that is still popular that says, "There's no place like home for the holidays..." With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner our thoughts often turn toward home. For me, there are so many great memories of the times my family had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Honoring Our Fathers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 13, 2008

Show the love of God towards the two son and how God loves each of us

What we believe series - Part 2 Our Loving God – January 13, 2007 Luke 15:11-32 (Acknowledgements: Work of Dr. Henry Schorr, CSC Church, Calgary AB) Introduction o Last week we looked at God’s holiness and justice. Today were going to look at another characteristic of God, His love o When I was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Be The Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 21, 2008

We are called to have the character of he father of the Prodigal in our neigbourhood.

Luke 15:11-32 January 20, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer The Call to Become the Father Review of Lighthouses of Prayer Last week I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Funeral Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

The prodigal’s return and acceptance by the Father.

As the family and friends of xxx xxxx we are gathered today in the presence of God both to remember him and also to find comfort from the word of God during this service of remembrance. The Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009

What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist