Sermons on Luke 15:20:

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

Lost And Found

Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014

The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Religiously Transmitted Diseases

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 18, 2009

Did you know that there are spiritual diseases you can catch from practicing your religion? Jesus shows us two of them in Luke 15:11-32. Let’s explore them together.

RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES 2 RELIGIOUSLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN LUKE 15:11-31 September 20, 2009 ________________________________________ (I credit Ed Gungor for the title of this message. His book entitled "Religously Transmitted Diseases" served as a jumping off point for me to write ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Bread In My Father's House

Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Nov 6, 2015

A fresh look at the story of the Lost Boy of Luke 15


BREAD IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE
 Lk 15:11-24 
 
A preacher was once invited to an old aged home to conduct a service for the residents. He spent some time agonizing over what he was to speak about. He finally settled upon a topic. The talk was focused upon bringing comfort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Son, Come In The House

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2015

To establish it is our decision as a result of God’s goodness to come into His house. This parable rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for their self-righteousness and despite for others.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father’s Resilience 2. The Younger Son’s Restoration 3. The Elder Son’s Rejection Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing this theme: “Son, Come in the House.” The part of Los Angeles where I was raised, we would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Happy God, Happy Follower Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 2, 2016

To be like God is to be happy.

Many years ago I was teaching an adult Sunday school class. Though I don’t recall the text or lesson, I remember a person and the statement she made. This woman was the mother of two teenage daughters, and her husband occasionally attended church. She said she wished you could be saved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016

Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016

Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

"Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Prodigality, Love And Grace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 5, 2016

A few details of this beautiful parable that we may miss or take for granted because we think the story is so familiar.

The so-called parable of the prodigal son is one of the—if not the—most beautiful stories in the whole Bible. God, it is pointed out, is like the father in the story. The beauty and power of this story is made very clear in the description and actions of the father. One of the dangers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 6, 2016

We don’t want to take God’s forgiveness for granted. Rather, we should be blown away by God’s grace, overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude that permeates all that we are, all that we do. And we should give this grace freely to others in forgiveness.

Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal God When people make mistakes, they should be punished for them! After all, they’ve brought it on themselves! And if we don’t look out after ourselves, who will? It’s a cutthroat world out there. Every person for themselves. And truth be told, it feels ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons: The Sequel.

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 7, 2016

A narrative exploration of the Prodigal Son and his brother, with different versions of what might have happened the next day. it explores how prodigals returned to fellowship in the ministry of Jesus and find hope for big brothers in Saul of Tarsus.

The Two sons: The sequel Luke 15:11-32/ and 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. Who watches the Oscars? Me neither but, today I thought I would take some direction from Hollywood! Directors it seems love to produce a sequel. Sometimes it seems when new ideas are drying up they even resort to making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

I've Got You Covered

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 14, 2016

God has our sins covered, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sermon title,,, I've got you covered One of my favorite Christian songs, is done by a group, Phillips, Craig, and Dean. Here are the lyrics.... A scene so familiar at the old five and dime The little boy waited his turn in line And with eyes so intent he proudly displayed The candy he'd buy with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Worth?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 14, 2016

Sermonette. The prodigal son, this story is a descriptive an understanding of what we are worth to our Heavenly Father.

Luke 15:11-32 This is a multifaceted parable this is but one descriptive of its meaning. How much are we worth? A lot of our understanding of worth will depend on how we see ourselves, how we were treated as children, and what others have said about our worth. Jesus tells a story what to many of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Salvation Army