Sermons on Parable Of The Lost Son:

Believing Without Seeing!

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2013

"Look at yourself and doubts will increase...look at God, and doubts will cease." Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Believing Without Seeing! John 4:45-54 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BelievingSeeing.html Jesus returns to the site of His first public miracle, and He’s going to work a second public miracle. In between the two was a miracle not so public. It was more internal than external, and it was the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

"Lord’s Got Talents!” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 5, 2018

There is a lesson imparted here suggestive of the “America’s Got Talent” in the Parable of the Talent hosted by the First Talent show Host- Jesus .

Introduction: This sermon outline was outstandingly been suggestive in a way by one of the most popular global TV show nowadays, “America’s Got Talent”. And there is one great Parable of a Talent Show inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000+ years ago... as usual, He is the first Talent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002

A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lost At Sea (How Jesus Keeps Us From Falling)

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

Look, God's love is so great, great enough to keep us from falling

35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” When disaster strike and everything begins to get dark Jesus invites us to journey with Him, He says; I will take you to the other side and I will be with you all the way. 36 Now when they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherd To Lost Sheep-Do You Read Me? Over

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 11, 2015

Jesus is our shepherd. We must distinguish his voice from all the other voices we hear in our daily lives and follow Him in faith. No forces other than our own can snatch us out of His good care and keeping.

I want you to think back for a moment to the time when you were preparing for Confirmation, especially all the hard work and studying that were involved. You probably felt like the little girl who was attending a confirmation service with her mother. She was fascinated as each person who was being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

A Model Father

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

This parable teaches us to seek a close relationship with our children. We need train our children by instruction and example in the way they should go.

A Model Father 06/15/08 AM Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction ILL: It’s the third Sunday in June, and I’d like to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads here today. Father’s day owes its existence primarily to the persistence of one Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora got the idea for Father’s day in 1909 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope For The Hopeless

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 10, 2015

What happens when your dreams have been restored only to be ripped from you again. This message looks at the story of Elijah and the widow who lost her son.

So we are picking up our story where we left off last Mother’s Day. You remember where we left off last Mother’s Day don’t you? For the few of you who don’t recall last year’s message. It began with a drought in the country of Israel, God’s prophet Elijah was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Spirit Is Revived Again

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

Jacob lost his son “Joseph” the dreamer… He thought that he was dead! And he was grieving, depressed, and thought that he will never be comforted again! but the lord revives his spirit

Joel in his prophecy mentioned 4 kinds of people that I will focus on to get a true revival! A true and pouring of God’s spirit upon his people and their lives! It’s interesting that the word revival is found 4 times in the entire Bible! The first time this word was mentioned Is In Genesis 45 ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life, Death And God's Steadfast Love

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 29, 2024

As a Christian how do I respond to a mum who has lost her son? a response using the account of Jairus's daughter and Wisdom of Soloman 1-2

............................................................................. I was feeling a but lazy so I went to Chat GPT to see if it could come up with any good ideas for this weeks sermon - and to be honest it was not very helpful. But it did come up with a great title - “life, death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Luke 7:11-17, John 11:1-44, Mark 5:21-43, Lamentations 3:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Belonging In The Father's House Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 14, 2022

The parable of the Prodigal Son is an amazing story, one of love, abandonment, and grace. It is the story of one man’s journey to find his ultimate fulfillment only to realize that the fulfillment was right there at home all along.

We see in this story three specific destinations: Destination 1: The Far Country (v. 13) The far country represents the world and all of its attractions. It looks so alluring with all of its big lit-up signs. “Pleasures!” “Do whatever you want!” “Follow your heart!” “Join us, we will show you a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jun 25, 2013

The Parable of the Soils

Responding to Jesus Series: Markers Along the Narrow Way November 25, 2012 *** READ Mark 4:1-3a Jesus is teaching by the lake again. Because the crowds are so large, his pulpit is a boat, while the crowd stands and sits at the water’s edge. Not only is he safe from being crushed, but the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

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

"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

King David's Last Instructions To His Son Solomon Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 26, 2023

David says to Solomon, “so be strong, act like a man.”

King David, an old man, exhausted and unable to keep himself warm, called in Solomon his son, the young man who would one day replace him as king of Israel and gave him instructions on how he should live his life. He’s also going to ask for Solomon to deal with his enemies after he is gone. David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Magnanaimous Provider

Contributed by Lancelot Waldron on Oct 4, 2008

In the parable of the tenant the Lord shows that he is a provider of all our needs, a provider that makes us accountable , a provider that offers many chances to change and a Lord who provides an everlasting victory.

The Parable of the tenant: The Magnanimous Provider Matt 21: 33-43; Mark 12:1-12 ; Luke 20:9-19 Intro: Introduction of the myself to the congregation , review Congregational , Rev. John , her husband’s funeral , many from congregational joined with your celebration of her ministry. Deaconess ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed