Sermons on Parable Lost Son: showing 346-360 of 156,482

The Prodigal Father: Looking At The Older Brother Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father: Looking at the Older Brother Luke 15:25-32 September 20, 2009 We have seen that ‘prodigal’ means being characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure, to be lavish, or extravagant. More than anyone else in this parable, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Searching For The Lost: An Exposition Of Luke 15

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2019

What is God's attitude toward repentant sinners?

Searching for the Lost: An Exposition of Luke 15 There are three well known parables in Luke 15, the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Parables are illustrations which use a story to shed light on spiritual truth. Jesus wasn’t the only one who taught in parables in his day, but he was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:1-32, Luke 15:4-11, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Return To God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003

Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemed By The Son To Be Sons

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2011

What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! A) Rejoice in your Father's plan B) Call out by your Father's Spirit C) Anticipate your Father's inheritance.

Text: Galatians 4:5-7 Theme: Redeemed by the Son to Be Sons A. Rejoice in your Father's plan B. Call out by your Father's Spirit C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance Season: Christmas 1a Date: December 26, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Redeemed By The Son To Be Sons

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 11, 2011

What a marvelous family Jesus was born to bring us into! What a blessing to know God as our Father! A) Rejoice in your Father's plan B) Call out by your Father's Spirit C) Anticipate your Father's inheritance.

Text: Galatians 4:5-7 Theme: Redeemed by the Son to Be Sons A. Rejoice in your Father's plan B. Call out by your Father's Spirit C. Anticipate your Father's inheritance Season: Christmas 1a Date: December 26, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Son’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2010

Christ gives every believer the Holy Spirit who delivers us from the penalty and power of sin, dwells within us to give us a different attitude and destiny, and directs us to intimacy with our Heavenly Father. This is the true Spirit of Christmas.

Just a few days before Christmas one year, a postal worker at one of the main sorting offices found an unstamped, handwritten, messy envelope addressed to God. Curious, he opened it and discovered that it was from an elderly woman who was in great distress because all of her savings – $200 – had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Discerning Our Deepest Desires PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores aligning our desires with God's, emphasizing His joy in our repentance and return to Him, as illustrated in Luke 15.

Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, we stand united in our faith, bound by the love of our Savior, and driven by the desire to know Him more. Today, we delve into the heart of desire, guided by the wisdom of our Lord as revealed in the book of Luke, chapter 15. In the ...read more

Topics: Desire, Lost Sheep, Prodigal Son

Come Back Home PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores the parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the themes of rebellion, remorse, and redemption in our relationship with God. Key

Beloved friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, welcome! I am thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the unending grace and love of our Lord. We are gathered here, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow in understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Prodigal Son

The Younger Son Returns, Prt 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

Part 3 in series Return of the Prodigal, Dave continues looking at the younger son’s return to his father’s house, examining reasons why we settle for servanthood instead of sonship/daughtership.

The Younger Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 27, 2011 First I want to say Happy Anniversary to my lovely wife Christy. She believed in Wildwind Church, and dreamed of Wildwind Church, and saw me as the pastor of Wildwind Church, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Good Son, Bad Son

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 11, 2002

A straightforward, evangelical call to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ

Matt 21:28-32 The Parable of the Two Sons I. Context: Jesus’ opponents have come to question him. To trick him. A. They did this a lot. This is an HONOR CHALLENGE. Jesus wins. B. Jesus goes from defense to offense with this parable. It is about them. i. In fact, Jesus continues on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lean Into Faith

Contributed by Roy Conwell on Jan 5, 2014

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith.

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith. He encourages us to live the following into life according to your abilities: 1). God is good 2). Nothing is impossible with God 3). Jesus won an absolute victory 4). Wake up to the fact that you are significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Vineyard

Learning To Love Like Dad Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 17, 2015

Lost People, God's Heart, Rebellion, Legalism

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Learning to Love Like Dad (Father’s Day) Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (pg. 729) June 21, 2015 Introduction: I’ve shared this story with you before, but on Father’s Day I’d like to share it again, and include something I haven’t shared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ