Sermons on Luke 15:14-16:

. God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

The world is full of people angry at God for allowing so much evil, and it puts a strain on our conviction that God is really a caring friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Forgiveness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2021

Conflict creates impasses and dead ends in our relationships. Forgiveness opens a new way forward.

March 10, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 15:11-32 Forgiveness and Restoration Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “You can’t get there from here.” It always sounds a little crazy when you hear someone say that. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tale Of Two Sons--The Prodigal Sons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021

We may travel different routes to control our future but both paths end with us needing God in our lives. The Parable of the two sons and a loving father.

A Tale Of Two Sons 11/7/2021 Psalm 14:1-7 Luke 15:1-32 Suppose for a moment that you could write all the rules for your own life. Nobody could tell you what to do. You were in complete control without having to be concerned with what God thinks. Do you think your life would be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Historia De Dos Hijos: Los Hijos Pródigos

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021

Podemos viajar por diferentes rutas para controlar nuestro futuro, pero ambos caminos terminan con la necesidad de Dios en nuestras vidas. La parábola de los dos hijos y un padre amoroso.

Historia de dos hijos: los hijos pródigos 7/11/2021 Salmo 14: 1-7 Lucas 15: 1-32 Suponga por un momento que puede escribir todas las reglas de su propia vida. Nadie podría decirte qué hacer. Tenías el control total sin tener que preocuparte por lo que Dios piensa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Isang Kuwento Ng Dalawang Anak—ang Alibughang Anak

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2021

Maaari tayong maglakbay sa iba't ibang ruta upang kontrolin ang ating kinabukasan ngunit ang parehong landas ay nagtatapos sa pangangailangan natin sa Diyos sa ating buhay. Ang Parabula ng dalawang anak at mapagmahal na ama.

Isang Kuwento Ng Dalawang Anak—Ang Alibughang Anak 11/7/2021 Awit 14:1-7 Lucas 15:1-32 Ipagpalagay sa isang sandali na maaari mong isulat ang lahat ng mga patakaran para sa iyong sariling buhay. Walang makapagsasabi sa iyo kung ano ang gagawin. Ikaw ay may ganap na kontrol nang hindi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 1, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021

Lost and Found Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – June 27, 2021 [Note: This message is only slightly adapted from what I had taught entitled “Our Story” when engaging this passage in a series in the Gospel of Luke. Both series called for teaching the text in its entirety ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son ? Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jun 12, 2022

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day! I was a child of the ‘50’s – it was the golden age of television. And it was television that taught us what fatherhood was all about. Of course, there was the flagship show “Father Knows Best.” But there were many others that taught us about the ideal father figure. There was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:7

The Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022

When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Grudges And Guilt

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 22, 2022

We have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. When we are involved in any of these, we tend to become plagued with guilt and grudges.

For the past couple of months we have been talking about some of the things in life that set us back. We've talked about betrayal, temptation, the injustices of life, just plain hard times, and bitterness. Today I'm going to wrap all of this up as we talk about what these things can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Philippians 3:7-9, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Our Fathers

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022

Father day message of encouragement. even those who had poor fathers can have a great Heavenly Father

Remembering Fathers Introduction- Good Morning…welcome. If you have your bibles either your bible or phone app would you turn to Luke chapter 15 It is tough preaching Father Day message because there is a mixed crowd of people with mixed emotions. Some who’s father have died and they miss them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Best Robe

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 10, 2023

We look at the 1). Prodigal’s "Dead" State, 2). His Return to His Father in True Repentance, and the 3). Symbolism of “the Best Robe.”

THE BEST ROBE Lk. 15:13-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly woman was on a busy street corner. She was confused and hesitant to cross because of the heavy traffic. 2. Finally a gentleman came up to her and asked if he could cross the street with her. Gratefully she took his arm, but grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of Two Lost Sons Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. No teaching sheet.

"The Parable of Two Lost Sons" Luke 15:11-32 Pastor John Bright Luke 15 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons.” Pause right there. Those words I just read; they were “Breathed by God”! God wants you to hear His Word right now! So, what is your response? Do you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Fathers' Day

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Jesus tells us of how our Heavenly Father waits for us to come to our senses.

A Father’s Day First and foremost, we want to give thanks to our Heavenly Father, one of the greatest Fathers of all. Although we will poke fun at our earthly fathers’ we at the same time will give honor to them and God. A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost & Pretending

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus tells the parables about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, but how can this relate to us today in our modern world? And how can we as Christians be pretending? Will God be able to tell who we really are behind the person we have created ourselves out to be?

Guys…I want to be really honest with you this morning… I love that we get to do some amazing things, but honestly. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off…running from one meeting to another, making sure everything on my multiple lists get done, and I’m just plain tired…I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Salvation Army