Sermons on Luke 15:11-27:

Love, Salvation And Inheritance

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2013

A sermon on the parables of Luke 15 focused on stewardship, finances, and money

HoHum: When D.L. Moody was directing his Sunday School in Chicago, one boy walked several miles to attend; and somebody asked him, “Why don’t you go to a Sunday School closer to home?” His reply might have been used by the publicans and sinners in Jesus’ day: “Because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Once Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Never once have we ever walked alone. never once did He leave us all alone. He is faithful.

“Connected: Never Once” Ez. 34:11-6; Lk. 15:1-32 The past few weeks we’ve been considering what it means to be connected to God. Admittedly, spiritual disciplines are hard – they take time, effort, and energy. There are times when we simply fail to make a good connection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story Of A Lost Son

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

While on earth, Jesus sought out the sinner, He has called His church to go after the lost as well. The Holy Spirit draws people to the Christ and the salvation He so freely offers.

"The Story of a Lost Son" TEXT: LUKE 15:23,24 Introduction: A. In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. 1) The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. a. God longs to reconcile sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Goodies Reserved!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 2, 2013

The father did not just give him a robe but notice, the prodigal son who ran away and plundered his money was given the ‘best robe!’ That’s the colossal love of God!

Goodies reserved! Luke 15:22 But the father said to his servants, 'Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet." The father did not just give him a robe but notice, the prodigal son who ran away and plundered his money was given the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dirt Roads And Donuts

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The meaning and depth of grace is demonstrated in the Father's love.

Dirt Roads & Donuts Luke 15:11-32 It was big. It was brown. And it was ugly. But to a 12-year-old boy it really didn’t matter what it looked like. Now if the boy had been 16 it would have made all the difference in the world, but when a young man is first learning to drive, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Heroes: Thor Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 10, 2013

This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

Holy Heroes: Thor Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/6/2013 If you’re just joining us, last Sunday I explained that Blooming Grove is going to be entering a float in this year’s Halloween Parade in Carlinville. The theme for the parade is Superhero Celebration and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Welcome Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013

God is an extravagantly loving Father who longs to welcome his children home with a joyful celebration.

WELCOME HOME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray’s response to his prodigal daughter. Billy Ray’s song: “That's what daddy's do, they shield you from the rain, Shelter in the storm, there to ease your pain, Wherever you may roam, what you're going through, Know I'm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: *other

Crises Of Being A Father

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that we should honor the father because of the many crises they need to overcome.

CRISES OF BEING A FATHER Luke 15:11–32 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Bill Cosby once observed, "If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." The reason I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of The Father

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

This story is known best as the Prodigal son but, I want to focus on the Father and his love and forgiveness

How you think God sees you? How do you see God? Do you see God as looking down waiting for us to mess up so He can punish? Do you see God as a grandfather figure just patting everyone on the head ? The Bible says in 1John 4:16 GOD IS LOVE; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 16, 2012

This messages focuses on why society's notion of a real man hinders fathers from developing strong relationships with their children.

Father’s Day A Real Man Scriptures: Luke 15: 20-25; John 11:35 Introduction: On Mother’s Day I shared with you that there is a special bond between a mother and her child. This bond is different from that of a father and his child. During that message I told you that a mother ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father At The Gate

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 17, 2012

This is story for every man, every woman and every child to understand, what a loving and wonderful heavenly Father we have!

This is story for every man, every woman and every child to understand, what a loving and wonderful heavenly Father we have! I am glad that the man had two sons and that he dealt with them differently, I am so glad my heavenly Father knows how to deal with me and that He knows how to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Let's look at the heart of a father. Fathers are a gift from the heavenly Father. Here is a well known story Jesus told about a special father - special because Jesus was using Him to describe what the heavenly Father is really like.

THE PRODIGAL FATHER Luke 15:11-24 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, 'Father, give me my share of the estate.' So he divided his property between them. 13 Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost And Found

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2012

Lost people must be found and lead to the Lord

LOST AND FOUND Luke 15 The three phases of this one deals with Gods love , design and desire in reaching each Of us for his glory. (1) The Lost Sheep Luke 15: 15:3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Prodigal

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 6, 2012

Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these Parables…Lost…Found…and Rejoice. Jesus was preparing to share 3 stories tha

Welcome and Announcements… Slide #1 Prayer… Open our eyes Lord Open you’re Bibles this morning to the book of Luke 15…it is here that we find 3 of the Parables that Jesus taught on. Three main words come to my mind when thinking about these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Luke 15: 1- 10 ~ The Lost

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2012

In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes murmured because Jesus showed such love and kindness to sinners, there's always people around that will make light of those that want to tell oth

Luke 15: 1- 10 THE LOST 10-27-12 In Luke 15: the Lord gives three parables; three stories to do with things that become lost. In this chapter Jesus illustrates His love and concern for sinful men and women. The Pharisees and scribes ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist