Sermons on Luke 15:28-29:

Jealousy And Pride Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 26, 2012

True faith in God is a humble heart and spirit!

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke 14…. Look at v1….. Now look at v1 of Luke 15….. As Jesus Christ was ministering to thousands of people while He was here on earth, He was criticized and accused of being a bad person because He hung out with sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

God’s Grace Seen By Unconditional Love

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 3, 2011

Luke 15:11-32 Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father.

Luk 15:11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. Jesus spoke this parable and probably was referring to our Heavenly Father. The Father is the main character in this parable. This Parable demonstrates the unconditional Love of the Father. Luk 15:12 "And the younger of them said to [his] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Stay Away From The Cookie Jar Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

There are different reasons that we fall into this trap. (1) We just want to be popular. We want people to like us. (2) we do not know how to say the word no. No is one of the shortest words in our vocabulary, one of the most powerful words for some

“Stay away from the Cookie Jar” 1st Corinthians 15:33-34 & Luke 15:11-31 From the time we are very young until the time that we leave home most of us have heard our parents say these words… be careful who you hang out with.. be careful you don’t get caught with the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prodigal Father

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 9, 2012

Jesus told a parable to illustrate how sinners, like silly children, can come back to their forgiving fathers, but while the younger son was prodigal in the way he got through his father's money, it is God our heavenly Father who is prodigal, extravagant

GOSPEL - Luke 15:11-32 SERMON – Our Prodigal Father We call God “Our Father” but He is greater in every way than any human father or mother could ever be. Paul said: “We think WE are so wise, so clever, but God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom”. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home And Let The Party Begin Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2012

In the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus reveals God as Father who is extravagant in His love for us, welcoming both rebellious and religious sons to come home.

COME HOME AND LET THE PARTY BEGIN! (Sept. 2012 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) HUMOR: Eight-year-old Nina brought her report card home from school. Her marks were good... mostly A's and a couple of B's. However, her teacher had written across the bottom: "Nina is a smart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: *other

The Missing Climax Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Relationship, the law, bitterness

THE MISSING CLIMAX Luke 15: 25-32 (p 740) Aug. 7, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I bought a murder mystery book last year to take with me on a trip...It was a Sue Grafton book called "P" is for Peril. I bought it used at a bookstore...I like Sue Grafton..She's written these mysteries from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The Prodigal Father's love for His lost son

37. Who is Jesus? May 22th, 2011 The Lost Son Our journey through Luke brings us to one of the best known stories in all of scripture, maybe even the best known story ever told; the story of the prodigal son. This is the longest parable that Jesus tells and probably the best short story ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Lost Son Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

The Prodigal Father's love for His lost son

37. Who is Jesus? May 22th, 2011 The Lost Son Our journey through Luke brings us to one of the best known stories in all of scripture, maybe even the best known story ever told; the story of the prodigal son. This is the longest parable that Jesus tells and probably the best short story ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 27, 2009

YOU CAN ONLY UNDERSTAND GOD¡¡ÂS HEART FOR THE LOST FROM THE POSITION OF A SON

Lost Sons Luke 15 February 22nd, 2009 INTRODUCTION Haleigh Cummings An Amber Alert was issued for five-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings of Satsuma, Florida, on February 10, 2009, hours after the little girl vanished from the bedroom of her home in the pre-dawn hours. On February 11, 2009, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 11, 2009

A look at Luke 15 showin the objective of he church and the reason we don’t achieve it.

WHEN WE MOVE OUT GOD CAN MOVE IN Part 2 (Moving Out of Our Comfort Zone) (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week we started a five part series entitled “When We Move Out, God Moves In” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of A Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2008

Although the main focus of the Prodigal Son parable is the ungracious brother, the assumptions made about the Prodigal’s father are enlightening.

The Heart of a Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Father’s Day -- what can we say? 2. Sermon Central took a poll, and this would be mostly of pastors. The question and results are as follows: What do you expect for Father’s Day? A big deal 3% Simple card/gift 42% Nothing 35% Surprise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dad's Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 19, 2008

A responsible earthly father exhibits the characteristics and traits of fatherhood as set forth in the Word of the Heavenly Father.

Text: “Honor your father and mother, that your days may be long in the land which the LORD your God gives” (Exodus 20:12). There are only two people I know about who did not have an earthly father and mother. Those people were Adam and Eve. Each one of us was brought into this world through the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Fathers Day 2008 Provider Protector Priest

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008

Jesus calls men to a spiritual leadership in the home and through this parable we learn how to develop a God like attitude, affection and acceptance of ourselves and our role as fathers to our children.

Fathers Day 2008 Provider Protector Priest Luke 15:11-32 1 Peter 2:9-11 There are many scriptures that demonstrate the characteristics of a good Father. Deciding which ones to speak on is not easy. Life has taught me much so far and this through my walk with Jesus Christ. Today is Fathers day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed