Sermons on Prodigal Children:

The Prodigal Son - A Journey Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Scott Wiens on Aug 6, 2013

There is are tremendous lessons about extending grace to those who are undeserving of grace within this story. This sermon focuses on the story of the prodigal son and examines the different portions of the story and how grace is the key.

Sermon: The Prodigal Son - The Journey to Redemption Introduction 1The parable of the Prodigal Son a. It is one of our favorite parables…why? i. Because we can relate to it so much better than the other parables ii. It has the timeless story that is repeated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Become A Prodigal

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 20, 2012

Prodigal means: Dissolutely – riotous (Dissolute is used to describe a person lacking restraint) Dictionary Definition: Lacking moral restraint; indulging in sensual pleasures or vices. Have you ever been a prodigal? (a person that lacks restraint)

Luke 15: 11And he said, "There was a man who had two sons. 12And the younger of them said to his father, 'Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Meditation On The Parable Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Dan Funk on Aug 23, 2014

I believe Jesus is drawing our attention to the father and his compassion and joy in order to give us a a deeper understanding of the nature of God and His Kingdom; of our calling to be instruments of His life-giving compassion, and to share in His joy.

We heard in today’s Gospel reading the Parable of the Prodigal Son, and I am sure most of us have read and heard it numerous times. And we all perhaps have lost count of the sermons we have heard on this parable. You may be wondering what on earth I can say on this that is new or unique. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Prodigal Son Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014

We almost always condemn the actions of the prodigal son, but what about the older son that stayed and had a fit that his father would welcome back his wayward brother. What does God have to say about that?

The prodigal son part two Luke chapter 15:24-15:32 Introduction Last week we looked at the prodigal son, it is a familiar verse where we see a rebellious son takes his inheritance to a far off country and lives a wild life until his money runs out and he realizes that what he had was not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:24-32

Denomination: Nazarene

A Prodigal People And A Pleading God Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 21, 2010

Prodigal people are prodigal because of a broken commitment which leads to a brazen contempt and a blinding confusion.

A PRODIGAL PEOPLE AND A PLEADING GOD JEREMIAH 11-13 INTRODUCTION: Jeremiah has gone from his own shelter to the square; from the square to the sanctuary; from the sanctuary now to the streets (11:16). He lived in a day where there was no love for God, no loyalty to God and, therefore, no light ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Internal Dialogue Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2019

Lent 4C

There are a couple dialogical excerpts from the Prodigal Son story that deals with our conscious awareness, which is to “think about one’s thinking” or to consciously know what one knows, and to explicitly use this cognitive process in our spiritual life. 1. The first is when the passage states, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Praying Like The Prodigal Prophet

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Aug 21, 2021

This is from a series on prayer.

Title: Praying Like the Prodigal Prophet Scripture: Jonah 2 Type: Expost/series on prayer Where: GNBC 8-23-21 Intro: Charlie Chaplin was the first movie actor in America to attain superstar status. He was the king of the silent movie era in the early 20th century. He was most famous for ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.

The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son And His Homecoming Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2023

Many groups celebrate homecoming in various ways. The Prodigal Son also enjoyed a homecoming after he returned to his father.

(Based on a sermon preached 10-22-2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription. Full disclosure: many sermons have been preached on this text and any overlap is accidental and not intentional. I have not knowingly used anyone else’s words in this message without attempting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Last Batch Of Prodigal Sons

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2025

Father God is waiting for all of the prodigal sons to return back. When they all return, God is closing of this era, and the marriage of the lamb will begin, followed by a celebration. There is a celebration coming and the Triune God will be part of this celebration.

But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. Luke 15:22 This is what Trinity does with all Prodigal Sons who come back to their senses and return to God. They provide a best robe, a ring and sandals. All the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22

The Prodigal Father And The Lost Son

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2024

A message about the story of The Lost Son, and the problem shared by every human - sin...and the solution available to every person - Jesus the Christ.

June 9, 2024 Sermon I don’t want to alarm you, but we have a problem. It’s not just our church. It’s not just the Yonge Street Mission. But we have a problem. The problem we have is actually universal. The apostle Paul summarized the problem in this way: We know that the law is spiritual; but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

God is glorified not just by being recognized as the Father, but He wants you to rejoice with Him in His benefits.

A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-21, Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

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

"While He Was A Great Way Off...”

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 8, 2022

The Prodigal's father is a picture of how God “sees us,” reaches out to us, & restores our rights as children of God. He gave him the ring of sonship, the sandals of redemption, the robe of righteousness, & the fatted calf (eternal blessings).

“WHILE HE WAS A GREAT WAY OFF...” Luke 15:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There’s a story told of a husband and wife who were both doctors – one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. When their doorbell was rung and the maid answered, the inquirer would often ask for “the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing? Yes It Is, "The Children’s Bread"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 18, 2012

The moment she realized it wasn’t about what she could do any longer and became about what only Jesus could do for her, Was the moment Jesus started to....

Healing? Yes Its "The Children’s Bread" Matthew 15:21-28, NASB. 21. Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22. And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational