Sermons on Return Of The Prodigal:

Earth's Best Days Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Return of the King: Week 5 Earth’s Best Days May 23, 2021 Scripture: Revelation 19:1-20:10 In our last message, we talked about “the best years of our lives” and how Jesus’ return will dwarf those memories. God’s word says that the best of your best days are in your future. They’re recorded in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Creation Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A heavily edited sermon from the series, "The Return of the King" available on Sermon Central, we look at the biblical prophecies regarding the return of our King Jesus

Return of the King: Week 6 The New Creation Scripture Revelation 21-22 This morning we are going to finish up our look to the future. This subject is important for us because Jesus told us He will return, and what His return will be like. I would encourage you to go back and listen to the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Coming Quickly Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 31, 2012

Claiming Jesus' return is imminent is not the say as claiming His return is "soon". A preterist look at His prophetic "I am" declaration (which was given the last Sunday of the year, 2012)

Well (no surprise), the Mayan apocalypse didn’t happen, but let’s talk about the real one. I heard a prominent minister say with great conviction--that with all the wickedness in the world, the breakdown of society, natural disasters, and the turmoil in the Middle East--Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

The God Who Restores Stolen Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2026

This message reveals God’s power to recover losses, restore wasted years, and return blessings that were stolen or diverted.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES STOLEN BLESSINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27; 1 Samuel 30:1-8 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” — Joel 2:25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 6:30-31; Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10; Zechariah 9:12; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27, 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019

Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014

Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Just One PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores God's relentless love, His constant search for the lost, and the joyous celebration that occurs when a sinner repents and returns to Him.

Good morning, dear ones. How wonderful it is to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to know Him more. We are all here because we've been touched by the transformative power of His love, and we yearn to delve deeper into His word, to truly understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Topics: Purpose, Each One

I Quit Playing Victim! I Will Go Where I Was Sent! I Am A Survivor! Series

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Mar 26, 2018

Jesus chose you where you are. He walked past you, knowing that what makes you different will be used so that "God might be displayed in [you!]" Obedience to Jesus' directives is where seeing occurs.

When I look at my life, there seems to be two components that stand out: What people see from me and what people perceive of me. Let me repeat that: What people see from me and what people perceive of me. The unfortunate thing is the “what people see from me” and the “what people perceive of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcome Home

Contributed by Joanne Chan on Feb 7, 2018

This sermon looks at the parable of the Prodigal Son, and explores the relationship between the father, the younger son, and the older son. The intertwined relationship of this family shows that love and respect should be the key values of our church.

Lately I have been binge watching this new American TV series called “This is us”. It’s about a family with triplets and their intertwining stories with each other now, when the characters are grown up, but it constantly flashes back to their childhood times. It shows how their loving parents ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Praises To God

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024

Psalm 147 celebrates the return of the Jews to Jerusalem from exile. The psalmist recognises God's power and strength in arranging their return, in the safety and security of the capital, in his provision for them.

I. WHAT People Should Do 1. Praise God MUSICALLY *verse 7, (use MUSICAL instruments to MAGNIFY God) "Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; Sing praises on the harp to our God." 2. Praise God MOTIVATIONALLY *verses 8-9, (praises is for the CONTINUES renewal of God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:7-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The King Ascended Acts 1.1-11

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 22, 2025

JESUS’ ascension confirms HIS Authority as KING, shifts HIS Work from earth to heaven, empowers HIS Church, and assures HIS Return. The KING reigns now - and will return in glory.

2025.11.23 Sermon Notes. Part 4 - JESUS THE KING ASCENDED Acts 1.1-11 SCRIPTURES: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18 KEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:19-20, Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 110:1, John 14:1-3, John 16:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:7, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 5:5, Revelation 1:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Runaway Lad And The Waiting Dad - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2005

The pharisees and the teachers of the law had a warped view of God... and many today have the same problem. What did Jesus mean to teach about the Father in this parable?

OPEN: (It is best to memorize the following illustration to allow for optimum delivery) “Feeling footloose and frisky, a featherbrained fellow forced his fond father to fork over the farthings and flew far to foreign fields and frittered his fortune, feasting fabulously with faithless friends. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Luke 15:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 3 - The Secrets To Overcoming Want Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 3, 2024

The story of the Prodigal Son will teach us many lesson on what we should avoid, and what we should value in order to continue in the place of abundance, and not end up in want.

We continue our meditation on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) There is power in the word of God, and we must allow God’s word to be actualized in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Psalm 23:5, Luke 15:14, Luke 15:17, 1 Timothy 1:17, James 1:17, Romans 11:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Where There Is Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There is often sin in the camp, but the One who wants us to return to Him has promised to take it out.

Text: Zechariah 5:1-11 Title: When There Is Sin In The Camp Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer to let sin go. Main Idea: God is taking sin out; we must let that sin go. Opening: Sin In The Camp. During my first few years of Bible college, I spent my summers working at a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

The Benefits Of Repentance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 9, 2001

To get the inside track on what we gain by returning to God in repentance

The Benefits of Repentance Hosea 14:1-9 (NLT) A. The Invitation of the Initiating God . V. 1 says “Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for your sins have brought you down.” God brings the invite… understands where we all come from i.e. downfall from our sinful life – life spiraling out of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9, Deuteronomy 4:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free