Sermons about Parable Lost Son

God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006

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Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

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A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Older Brother Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

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Most of us in Church relate to the older brother if we are honest. The father loves us as much as the prodigal and invites into the party.

Luke 15:11-32 June 20, 2004 The Older Brother We’ve been looking at the story of the Prodigal Son for many weeks now – we began by talking for 4 weeks about our call to become the Father in the story. But last week I talked about how taking up the call to become the father without dealing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

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If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Call To Become The Father

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004

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Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Complaining Brother Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

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The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restoration Of Prodigal Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

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To enumerate the four things GOD restored to us in the reconciliation namely, (a) honor, (b) power, (c) authority and (d) reputation.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we reconciled and restored? Yes. Restored to perfection. Reconciled to GOD. Romans 5:11 Not only so, but we also rejoice and exultingly glory in God [in His love and perfection] through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received and enjoy [our] reconciliation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Evil Hoard Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

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Part II of a series based on the question, "How to spend an inheirtance" This sermon encourages us not to hold on to the love of the Father but to spend it freely.

Title: A Chocolate Piano and an Older Brother Text: Luke 15:25 - 32 FCF: In Christ, we have more than enough blessing – we need not sit on it! SO: I want people to realize that hoarding an inheritance can be just as bad as squandering it Intro: Last week, you’ll remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Father Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

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Jesus’ picture of the compasionat father corrects many of our wrong images of God

Luke 15:11-32 June 27, 2004 The Compassionate Father Verses 1-2 1Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Our image of God speaks directly to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

It's Time To Go Home

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001

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The only way to come back to the Father’s is to first come to yourself and realize that the Laws of the Father are in place to protect us.

It’s time to go Home Luke 15:11-24 The Parable of the Prodigal is one of many parables Jesus used in His ministry. He used this particular parable in addition to others while He was addressing the publicans and sinners in the presence of the Pharisees and Scribes. Now Jesus begins ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Coming Home: The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 17, 2007

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a two pronged message.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Luke 15:1-32 For Audio Version go to: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=16562 This morning we are looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son. The first thing that I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

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The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

Let Me Tell You About This Guy

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 14, 2007

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This a Sermon that can be done as a drama. No props needed but a glass of water.

Luke 15:1-3; 11-32 (ESV) Wow, thanks for letting me rest here for awhile and for the water. It has been a long journey, and I needed to catch my breath. I am excited to go and see some of my cousins, but really, I can’t wait for the trip to be over and to get back to my own village. I am just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007

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If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Intentionally Seeking The Lost. Rejoicing When They Are Found!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 15, 2007

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We are called to join in with God by deliberately, intentionally seeking out the lost. When the lost are found we are called to join with God in rejoicing!

A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back into the fold. He put an advert in the local paper: “Lost, stolen or strayed; a large flock of Methodist sheep. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

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