Sermons on Luke 15:1-30:

Don’t Be A Lost Sheep (Bible Study) – What Is A Lost Sheep? Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Sep 11, 2025

How not to be a lost sheep and looking at the Bible as God’s Plan.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you are the pastor, start praying ahead of the series about assigning jobs in the church. Your congregation is called by God to work in the church. As they start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Matthew 15:24, Matthew 21:28-32, 1 Kings 13:6-22, Luke 2:41-50  (view more)  (view less)

Do I Really Have To Change?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 16, 2025

Encountering God’s holiness leads us to honest confession, gracious cleansing, and a life of obedient mission.

Opening: A Question We All Know Can people really change? That question sits in the back of our minds like a song we can’t finish. It comes at two in the morning. It comes after the argument we had at dinner. It comes when the doctor says, “The test is back,” or when a child looks at us with holy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 15:12, Acts 5:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Favor

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

We are not saved by rule-keeping or self-rescue but by God’s grace—grace received by faith—which alone can break sin’s dominion and lead us home.

Introduction Some of us feel far from God. Far from the person we wanted to be. Far from family. Far from our own true selves. And though we long to come home, we know that we cannot pave that road with our own effort. The Bible has a single word for the road back. That word is grace. Victor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14, Luke 15:11-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Chronicles 33:12-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Silent Tears PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Illustrate God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the joy of reconciliation through the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

Good morning, church family! Today, we’re diving deep into one of the most well-known and beloved parables in the Bible—the Parable of the Prodigal Son. This story, found in Luke 15:11-32, isn’t just a tale of a wayward son; it’s a vivid illustration of the Father's unconditional love, the power of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son

Mercy At Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the depth of God's mercy and grace, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the gifts of salvation, freedom, and authority that God offers to us.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are turning to the book of Luke, diving into a story that beautifully illustrates God's mercy, our salvation, and the freedom and authority we have in Christ. This is the story of the Prodigal Son, a story that's not just about a wayward boy but about a loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Topics: Mercy

God's Love For You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the depth of God's love as illustrated in the story of the prodigal son, and how we can understand, experience, and apply this love in our daily lives.

Good morning, church! Today we're diving deep into one of the most powerful stories Jesus told in the Bible - the story of the prodigal son. It's a story about mistakes, forgiveness, and most importantly, about the endless, all-encompassing love of our Heavenly Father. Before we start, let me share ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: God's Love, Life Change

Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and God's joyful welcome home for all who turn back to Him.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into one of the most powerful, heart-touching parables recorded in the Gospel of Luke. It's the tale of the Lost Son, a story that shows the depth of God's grace, the power of repentance, and the Father's joyful welcome home. As Charles Spurgeon, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Grace, Repentance, Lost Son

The Lost Coin PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the immense value of every individual in God's eyes and the importance of seeking the lost and rejoicing in their return to Him.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to delve into a passage from Luke 15, where Jesus shares the Parable of the Lost Coin. This passage highlights three important themes: The Joy of Finding the Lost, The Value of the Lost, and The Celebration of the Lost. C.S. Lewis once said, "There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Celebrating, Lost

Being Intentional PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, the healing nature of celebration, and overcoming fear through faith, as guided by Luke 15:1-10. Key

Good morning, dear family of faith. I greet you all with the warmest of welcomes and a heart full of love, eager to share the divine message that has been placed upon my heart. Our gathering today, under the magnificent banner of God's grace, is a testament to our shared belief in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Topics: Love, Overcome, Fear

The Elder Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores the themes of steadfastness, sacrifice, service, and salvation in the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the importance of grace and forgiveness.

Good morning, dear ones. I feel a certain warmth in my heart as I stand here today, an echo of the love that binds us all as children of God. We gather here not just as individuals, but as a collective, a family, united by our shared faith and by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: Son, Stayed

The Prodigal Brother PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores understanding and living out grace, patience, and love as depicted in the parable of the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke.

Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today in the warmth of our faith, in the comfort of our shared belief. We are here to learn, to grow, to understand. We turn to the Gospel of Luke, to the fifteenth chapter, verses twenty-five to thirty-two. Let us listen to the Word of God: "Now his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: God's Grace

The Lost Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing themes of loss, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and God's boundless love despite human failings. Key

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I greet you all with warmth and love in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as individuals, but as a family united by faith. We are here to share in the word of God, to seek His wisdom, and to find comfort in His promises. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Topics: Lost, Found

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His pursuit of the lost, and His promise of salvation, as illustrated in the parable of the lost sheep.

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's take a moment to be still in His presence, to feel His love surrounding us, to listen to His voice whispering to our souls. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. This is a sacred moment, a moment to connect with our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Topics: Picture Of Salvation

The Value Of Just One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His constant search for the lost, and the joyous celebration that occurs when a sinner repents and returns to Him.

Good morning, dear ones. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are all here because we've been touched by the transformative power of His love, and we yearn to delve deeper into His word, to truly understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Purpose, Each One