Sermons about Luke 15:11-24:15

To The Distant Country And Back

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007

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The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

“There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Rebel Son And The Loving Father

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 19, 2007

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Jesus’ purpose is to teach us that we have become lost in sin through our own wilful actions and that God has loved us back to Himself.

The Rebel Son and the Loving Father THE MESSAGE: Lk 15:11 “Then he said, ‘There was once a man who had two sons. 12 The younger said to his father, “Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.” 13 It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Grace

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 19, 2007

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Forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son

“…we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found.” These words from Luke 15:32, are the total expression of what God has done for us. In fact, they remind me of a story... There once was a young man who while not strong in his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

"How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007

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The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Press Into The Kigdom

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Mar 20, 2007

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this is to encourage you to press into the Kingdom of God. God wants you to press in He wants you to take hold of all that is in the kingdom.

Pressing into the Kingdom of God Luke 16:16 This year I felt very much God put a word on my heart for us a body of people. A word that affects us all and not just those we think it should apply to. And it is this – Press in to the Kingdom of God. God wants us to go deeper this year than what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007

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The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

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Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Be With Me Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 21, 2007

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The second in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

As he was dying on the cross, Jesus Christ made a few final statements – seven to be exact – that deserve our attention. • Seven statements from a dying man to a dying world. • Seven statements that provide insight to a generation searching for answers. • Seven statements that reveal the heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Points Of View

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2007

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Two brothers in the family had entirely different viewpoints on the way a situation was handled. The difference led them in two different directions. How they resolved the problem in the end may be representative of today’s situations.

March, 2007 “Two Points of View” Luke 15:11-31 INTRODUCTION: Today our scripture is a well-known parable that generally focuses on the younger son who is labeled “the prodigal son” but he is only part of the story. We start with his journey, but it extends to the whole family. According to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 23, 2007

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3 stories, 1 parable, many great truths! The Lost SHEEP, the Lost SILVER, the Lost SON, and the Lost SIBLING. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Parables: God’s Lost and Found Luke 15 [Get formatted text, audio/video, and great PowerPoint now by pasting this link into your browser.] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LostAndFound.html The boss of a big company needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

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This sermon deals with Jesus teaching concerning forgiveness.

OCT. 15, 2006 LUKE 17;1-4 1Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heals The Lepers Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

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This sermon deals with Jesus healing the 10 lepersm and the attitude of the one who returned.

MUB JUNE 25, 2006 LUKE 17;11-18 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance 13and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lost Sinner Sought And Saved

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 24, 2007

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It is always of great rejoicing for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s omnipotent grace

A LOST SINNER SOUGHT AND SAVED Luke 19:1-10 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay March 11, 2007 Introduction It is always of great rejoicing for our souls to read about the conversion of a sinner by God’s omnipotent grace. It is always encouraging knowing lost sinners have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Mar 24, 2007

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Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus teaches us about His ministry. Insignificant to us may be significant to Him; He always has time to minister; He doesn’t really care what self-righteous think; His mind was on His mission.

LUKE 19:1-10 Imagine the story with me. Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there, he knew he was going to be received royally, then in a matter of days, he would be crucified and murdered. He understood this was God’s master plan to offer salvation to the world – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Too-Good-To-Be-True Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 27, 2007

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Discover why Jesus’s reality proves God’s currency in this exegesis of one of the stangest verses in the Bible.

“The Too Good to be True Syndrome” Luke 24:36-49 TRANSITION FROM VIDEO (“What is God Like?”) And no doubt the disciples were getting a first-hand look at God as they looked at Jesus, not only during his three years of earthly ministry, but also in his post-resurrection appearances. In fact, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

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