Sermons on Luke 15:1-11:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message on Jesus’ parable of the Prodigal Son.

THE PRODIGAL SON Luke 15:11-32 INTRO: Jesus used many parables in his ministry. We sometimes fail to see the real underlying message in the Parables He used. Today we want to see what message Jesus intended in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Welcome At Home ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Sixth Sermon in the 2008 Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Open Arms’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) What is the most valuable thing in your life right now? Is it is a family heirloom? Is it a treasured memory? Is it your children or your spouse? Is it something that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

A Parable Of Two Sons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008

In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

"Dancing Lessons"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008

Seven things that would have caused the older brother enter into the dance, if he had only known:

Title of the message: “Dancing Lessons” Introduction: What the eldest son did not know. There are seven things that the eldest brother did not know. If he had known them, instead of being outside of the house criticizing, he would have been inside the house rejoicing and dancing. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Significance Of A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 5, 2009

This message looks at the significance of the shepherd and how it is essential to understanding God’s plan for church leadership.

The image of the shepherd seems somewhat irrelevant to modern Americans. Without a doubt this makes it quite difficult to communicate God’s plan for church leadership. The picture of the shepherd fails to connect with us in the modern church. Shepherds would have been as common to the original ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-6, Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Last Year's Failures

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 13, 2009

Moving forward from past failures.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Overcoming Last Year’s Failures Dr. Elmer Towns January 11, 2009 A. STORY OF A SON’S FAILURE “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

When Does A Pardon Have Value? Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

If the pardon issued is not accepted, it is invalid, you must accept it before it has value.

When does a Pardon have Value? Luke 15:1-10, The sheep was lost because it may have foolishly wandered away; the coin was lost through no fault of its own. The neighbors and friends were called because the lost was found; the valued was back in their hands. Luke 15: 11-24 These are parables that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Recession Series

Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009

As Christians, we have many benefits because of our personal relationship with God. We do not have to fall prey to the bondage of the world and the traps of Satan. We can refuse fear because God has given us authority over it. We are to live victoriously

“Recession” Does the Famine affect my future? Luke 15:11-14 A: The grip of the famine Grip - hold, grasp, controlling, understanding, the feeling of pressure or strength of a thing. B: Famine can affect you in different ways. 1. Genesis 45:4-11 2. Genesis 47:13 if you don’t do the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Coin - The Priority Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 15, 2009

God is infinitely concerned about each and every lost soul and so should we be. In our passage today, Jesus (addressing sinner’s see v.1) is going to reveal the heart of God toward lost sinners: 1. THE SUFFERING HEART OF GOD (v.8a) 2. THE SEARCHING HEAR

“THE LOST COIN” “The Priority of Evangelism” Luke 15:8-10 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau One of the lessons I will never forget from my day’s as a Protestant is a passion for Evangelism. Evangelism is not a suggestion but a command. • Matthew 28:19 - “Go therefore and make disciples of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Lost But Found

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Aug 21, 2009

From the parables of the lost possessions as told by Jesus, this sermon draws several important messages including a call to unbelievers to get out of their lost status and come to Jesus Christ, and also a challenge to believers to aggressively participat

LOST BUT FOUND Text: Luke 15: 1 – 36 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Introduction Losing and finding things is a life long phenomenon even form the Biblical times. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Homecoming

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2009

The story of the prodigal son has been repeated in our lives again and again as we like the prodigal rebel against God’s path for us until we come to the realization of our actions and being filled with regret, repent and return to find restoration.

HOMECOMING LUKE 15:11-24A Introduction: Luke 15 tells us the story of a wonderful homecoming. The steps leading up to that homecoming are steps that were anything but easy; but necessary. A young man played the fool and learned the hard way what it meant to be away from the love, joy and safety of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 6, 2009

Can you see what your looking for?

HOME COMING Luke 15:11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the younger son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27, Revelation 21:1

Denomination: Baptist