Sermons on Luke 15:17-20:

The Prodigal Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Coming back to our senses in the far country.

THE PRODIGAL SON. Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. The parables have a common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inheritance Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2022

Many people wonder what they can leave their children as an inheritance. You can give them land, money, possessions and power... but nothing compares to the inheritance that God says is one of the most important. What is that inheritance?

This sermon series is entitled “Things That Keep Us Up At Night” and we’re looking at the question: “What do I leave my children when I die?” I’m getting to the age where I’ve got to consider writing a “Last Will and Testament.” I have to decide what kind of inheritance I’m going to leave my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

But God...

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 24, 2019

such power in two three letter words

BUT GOD... Each word…three letters long…. Such power in these words…But God BUT GOD… Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Whether it be sex outside marriage, a bitter heart, unforgiveness, alcohol/drug abuse, cheating, lying. Each of us has a story, a part we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Unconventional Reach

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 14, 2019

Jesus shares three stories to show how much every person matters to God. Jesus calls us to repent and return to him, love people he loves, and celebrate with heaven when lost people are found.

Luke 15:1-10 God’s Unconventional Reach Have you ever lost anything? It’s really irritating, isn’t it? Losing car keys, losing your wallet, losing your cell phone. They make devices to ping all these things, but I’m sure I would probably lose that, too! Luke chapter 15 is all about lost things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Luke 15:11-32, Ezekiel 34:11-16, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Overwhelming Grace: The Prodigal Son, The Unjust Steward, And You!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 19, 2019

This sermon examines the relationship between the prodigal son, unjust steward, and the hearer. It draws upon the parallels among all three to make a Gospel application. I am indebted to Dr. David Schmidt's observations on this text found on 1517.org for the idea.

A few weeks ago, I bought the movie Dunkirk on sale, which is about the evacuation of over 300,000 British troops after the Fall of France in World War II. I tried to watch this movie at night as I was going to bed. Between falling asleep, helping with Mia, or checking my phone, the movie took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8, Luke 16:1-16, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:12-24

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Two Things that Constrain Our Joy

Legend holds that in 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

The Dangers In Backsliding

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message deals with the real issue of backsliding.

I. "O ISRAEL, RETURN UNTO THE LORD THY GOD; FOR THOU HAST FALLEN BY THINE INIQUITY . . . I WILL HEAL THY BACKSLIDING, I WILL LOVE THEM FREELY" – HOSEA 14:1-9 A. How tender and gracious is the Lord: 1. To His backsliding people - "I will love them freely" is the divine assurance 2. "Return thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 3:12, Jeremiah 2:32-35, Matthew 23:25-28, Jeremiah 5:22, John 15:1-11, Jeremiah 2:21, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:21, John 10:4, Jeremiah 2:3, Jeremiah 10:25, Isaiah 49:15, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 14:1-9, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Imagine A Heavenly Father

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

From the I Can Only Imagine movie / campaign. God is a heavenly father. A perfect father. Unlike any father we have had on this planet. Using the prodigal son story we identify the traits of our heavenly dad.

Those grandkids of ours are tearing me apart. On Tuesday the call had come to evacuate the area of the coast where our whole family had rented a beach house. We had been there for a total of three days. On Tuesday night, trying to avoid traffic, Zach packed up the truck, put the kids in the car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-23, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Imagine Forgiveness

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Oct 18, 2018

Based on the I can only imagine series / campaign. Imagine what forgiveness looks and feels like. Mainly based on God's forgiveness toward us but does talk briefly about forgiving others. Forgiveness is resetting the relationship. This is what Jesus does! Includes 9 ways God forgives

We are in a four-week series called “I can only imagine” based off of the movie of the same name. Last week we talked about imagining a father… A perfect heavenly father who loves you a million times more than I could ever love anyone; a heavenly father who is perfect, gracious, loving and all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-23, 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God