Sermons on Prodigal Children:

Christ-Like Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 26, 2014

One of the clearest statements contained within Scripture, regarding the purpose and goal of Christian faith, is this passage: “Imitate God… in everything you do. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ.”

WAC2BL: Christlike Scripture Text: Ephesians 5.1-2, NLT INTRODUCTION When we listen to a passage - like Ephesians 5 - …we should imagine ourselves sitting in someone’s living-room ~ …or sitting on the back-porch of a friend’s house ~ …and listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cluttered Closet

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2008

This is a children’s sermon or an elaborate illustration on the greatest two commandments.

“THE CLUTTERED CLOSET” Mark 12:29-31 Object: Picture of a cluttered closet Objective: Sometimes we must take the time to pull all the “stuff” out of the closet and go through it piece by piece if we want to bring order to chaos. Hi everyone. It is great to see you today. In my house there is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Most Dangerous Thing In The World

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the tongue and the damage it can do - Children’s Service

The Most Dangerous Thing in the World – James 3:3-12 Gladstone Baptist Church Children’s Service – 21/11/04 Boys and Girls, today I think that I have done something either really brave or something really silly. In this box, is one of the most dangerous things in the whole world <holding a box ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Them Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.”

DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH? INTRODUCTION: Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.” Today, I am talking to a group of special people who have tremendous power in their hands. Do you remember the question that God asked Moses, “What is that in thine hands?” So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Loved Both His Sons

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 11, 2010

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C

4th Sunday in Lent, March 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious and loving God, in your infinite mercy you sent your only Son into our midst, that we might know your will and grace for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished! (2) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

God LOVES you, no matter who you are! You are FORGIVEN!”

“I SHOWED Myself,” declares the Lord! Romans 10:20, Using NLT. Isaiah spoke boldly for God: "… I SHOWED MYSELF to those who WERE NOT ASKING for me." We REJECTED and DESPISED Jesus before, but God SHOWED His UNCHANGING LOVE for us! Amen! Romans 10:17,19, Using NLT, “FAITH ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: *other

Open Arms

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

This message was prepared for National Back to Church Sunday

Open Arms Luke 15:11-24 National Back to Church Sunday September 18, 2011 Morning Service A Sunday School teacher was giving a lesson on the story of the Prodigal Son. The class discussed how the young son had taken his inheritance and left home, living it up until he had nothing left. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Come Home

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 1, 2017

God is ready to receive you back, no matter what you’ve done.

Come Home February 26, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is ready to receive you back, no matter what you’ve done. Focus Passage: Luke 15:11-32 Introduction: Prodigal: given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure I. Took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Heart Of The Father Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 11, 2017

This sermon takes a look at the story of the prodigal son from the eyes of the father. Later it reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father as He receives and forgives those who return home to Him. It's part of the Conversational Evangelism Series.

Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION ¥ The Pharisee’s were finding fault with Jesus because He received and ate with sinners. - "This man receives sinners and eats with them." - Lk 15:2 ¥ Jesus responded with three parables: His response? 1. "The Lost Sheep" - Lk 15:3-7 2. "The Lost Coin" - Lk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:3-7, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Loving Father Gives Responsibilities

Contributed by Saji Varghese on Jun 26, 2019

God gives some responsibilities to every one when they accept Jesus. Here in this sermon I would like to share those responsibilities as the prodigal son got back to his father.

A LOVING FATHER Text. Luke 15:11-32 11 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Lost Are You

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

We all have been or know someone who is lost

Luke 15:3 and 8 and 11 1. This is all the same story, Jesus is teaching us something about the lost state of people 2. Lost Sheep a. Knows its lost but cannot connect to the good sheperd b. Is often scared and wondering c. Is out side of the will of God but just needs help and support to find ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Other Side Of The Story

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 4, 2023

I’m sure that almost all of you remember that back in the day there was this radio news pundit called Paul Harvey...

The Other Side of The Story Luke 15:11-32 I’m sure that almost all of you remember that back in the day there was this radio news pundit called Paul Harvey. I used to love listening to him, even though I was just a kid and he was talking about stuff that really wasn’t within my radar at the time, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

U-Turns Encouraged Here Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“U-turns Encouraged Here” Jonah 1:17-2:10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 1:17 “Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” Jonah 2 “Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish’s belly. 2 And he said: “I cried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16, Deuteronomy 31:6, Revelation 2:6, Matthew 5:23-24, 2 Timothy 4:2, Ephesians 4:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

God Takes The Nations/Idols To Court (Isaiah 41:1-29) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 18, 2024

God makes his case that He, not idols, are running the world. Mystery dude from the east, is God's servant sent to bring his people home.

In my introduction to Isaiah 40-55, I talked about how one of the challenges to teaching on this part of the Bible, is that these chapters divide up into bigger chunks of material than we can comfortably handle all at once. And honestly, I find that kind of stressful. I can feel myself getting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-29, Luke 15:11-32

The Secret The Devil Knows - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 7, 2014

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone.

The three things about the devil is that he is not omnipotent, omniscience or omnipresence. These belong to God alone. The enemy is not everywhere but he uses his demons who brings information to him. So, he knows some secrets about God’s children because He knows what God can do for his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Denomination: Anglican