Sermons on Parable Of The Great Feast:

"Ain’t No Stopping Us Now”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Sep 28, 2022

This sermon is on witnessing to others.

In American football be it street ball, Pop Warner, high school, college or the NFL, you can see between plays as the quarterback breaks to give his team instructions on the next play in order to move up the field. The bigger the yards to run, the closer their team will get the goal line, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Partnership Is God’s Plan”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 9, 2024

God calls His people and His churches to work in partnership to spread the gospel.

Paul had planted the church at Philippi on his 2nd missionary journey (Acts 16:12). The church had ended up being strategic in reaching Macedonia with the gospel. They had sent Paul several financial gifts (Philippians 4:15–18). And when they heard that Paul was in a Roman prison, they sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:3

Topics: Great Work, Purpose, Focus

Power Shifts - Anointing Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series, "Power Shifts," explores the concept of personal transformation in service of the Great Commission, focusing on shifts in attitude, actions, alignment, abundance, and anointing.

In the following example, A young woman thought she had found the one and only true Bible. On the Bible’s binding it read, “Dr. So-and-So’s Annotated Bible.” Which she mis-read for “anointed” not “annotated.” That young woman’s mistake gives a brief chuckle, it also illustrates the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Hebrews 9:15

Topics: Missions, Great Commission, Anointing

Sermon Series: Power Shifts

Being "re-Found"

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Feb 26, 2023

Are you the rebellious son, lost and far from God? Are you the self-righteous Pharisee, no longer capable of rejoicing when a sinner returns to God?

Luke 15:11-24 'And kill the calf we have been fattening. We must celebrate with a feast, for this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.’ (Luke 15:23, 24) Is Re-found really a word? Well, technically, no. But for this devotional and this lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

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

"Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022

Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45, Luke 20:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Ascension-The Forgotten Festival

Contributed by John Pingel on May 20, 2020

Ascension Day ought to be remembered--for a number of reasons

The Forgotten Festival Acts 1, Luke 24 We pause to observe what many refer to as the FORGOTTEN FESTIVAL of the Christian Calendar. There are FIVE MAIN FESTIVAL DAYS observed by Christians around the world. By “Festival Days” I mean chief holidays on the liturgical calendar. What are the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Rebel Without A Cause"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 5, 2015

A sermon based on the parable of the Prodigal Son.

"Rebel Without a Cause" "Luke 15:11-32 A young woman writes: "My dad kept a coin jar on his dresser. Every night when he got home from work, the first thing he did was head upstairs to change his clothes. You could hear the familiar jangling of coins as they spilled from his pocket and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Responsibility-What God Expects

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Buried Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2014

Which servant are you?

"Buried Treasure" Matthew 25:14-30 What is going on in this parable? "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who is leaving on a trip. He called his servants and handed his possessions over to them." This parable sits square in the middle of three parables Jesus told in Matthew Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

"Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020

Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 14, 2024

God's forgiveness of us demands that we forgive others, because grace brings responsibility and obligation.

Matthew 18:21-35 (NKJV) Forgiveness April 14, 2024 Forgiveness is the act of excusing or pardoning another in spite of his slights, shortcomings, and errors. As a theological term, forgiveness refers to God's pardon of the sins of human beings. Sin deserves divine punishment because it is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Do Business Till I Come, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 18, 2020

Jesus will return soon, the Scriptures are quite clear about that. But what do we do in the meanwhile? Jesus' command is also quite clear about this.

Show 2 minute Video clip (available on SermonCentral): "If Jesus Returned Today" [1] Did you note the comment at the end of the film? The question is not “When will Jesus Return?”, but rather, “What will we do before He gets here?” How will He find the members of the body of Christ? So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Restored In Our Father's Love Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 6, 2010

Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love.

Summary – Our true nature is defined by whose we are. Jesus seeks to restore us to the Father‟s love. Return to Prodigal Son but with focus on the blessing the Father brings itself… and how that reflects what Jesus bears in himself… and imparts to all who receive his life as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational