Sermons on Luke 15:16-31:

Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2025

A sermon about how much God loves you.

“Beloved” Luke 15:1-32 If there were one word I could use to describe how other people see you what would it be? Maybe it would be “smart” or “athletic” or “funny” or “popular” or “loner” or “nerd.” Think about it for a minute. What is that one word I could use to describe how other people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Dysfunctional Families All Over The Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2025

By seeking the Lord, we will find Him, in word and sacrament, each week as we gather here. By His power our sins are forgiven, and we are filled with His grace, His very life. We can smile always because of God’s deliverance.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025 Forty years did the people of Israel travel here and there through the southern desert. That was time enough for their nation to become the butt of jokes for all the people around them. It’s true that when Joshua took command from Moses, now taken to God, the Lord dried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 34:2-7, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift Of Authentic Christian Love

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 18, 2024

In a divided world, the call to open our hearts to authentic Christian love is crucial. Through unity in the church, strong family bonds, and a deep connection with God, we can reflect Christ's love powerfully.

Open Up Your Hearts! The Gift of Authentic Christian Love 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Introduction: Brothers and sisters in Christ, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to speak with you today. We gather here, not just as individuals, but as a family bound by the love of Jesus Christ. In a world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-13, Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 2:42-47, John 13:35, Colossians 3:13-14, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:38-39, James 4:8, Luke 5:16, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Corinthians 12:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Deep Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024

In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prodigal Examination PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

Explores the lessons of love, forgiveness, and grace in the parable of the prodigal son from different perspectives and their application in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a joy, a privilege, and a blessing to stand before you today, to share in the word of God, to delve into the richness of His teachings, and to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the sacred text we hold so dear. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Inward Examination, Easter, New Church

Back To The Basics PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing, guiding, and rejoicing in God's Gospel, emphasizing its role in spiritual growth and our duty to help the needy.

Greetings, beloved congregation. We come together today on this blessed day, bound by our shared faith, and united in our love for the Lord. We are here to reflect, to learn, to grow, and to be nourished by the Word of God. As we gather in this sacred space, let us remember that we are not alone in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Topics: Redeeming The Lost

He's Still My Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores God's boundless love and mercy, as demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing our value derived from His love. Key

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with eagerness to share with you the profound truths hidden within the pages of the Holy Scripture. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Father's Love

How To Eat Fried Worms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the themes of self-pity, God's unconditional love, and the power of repentance.

Good morning, family. I’d like to take a moment to share with you a quote from Philip Yancey. He writes, "Grace, like water, flows to the lowest part." Now, what does that mean for us? Simply put, no matter how low we think we've sunk, God's grace is still available and abundant. Today, as we dive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Topics: Self Pity

A Prodigal God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of the Prodigal Son as a testament to God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into the beautiful story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15. It's a story that many of us know, but every time we revisit it, we can discover new insights about God's unconditional love, the power of repentance, and the grace of forgiveness. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness

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 Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 15, 2023

This sermon's main point is to highlight the depth of God's unconditional love and forgiveness, as exemplified in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Good morning, family. Today's sermon is about something so profound, so powerful, that it has the ability to change our lives completely: God's unconditional love, the repentance of the Prodigal Son, and the Father's Forgiveness. As Max Lucado, a renowned Christian author, once said, "God loves you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:31-32

Topics: Repentance

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32