Sermons on San Lucas 15:21:

The Far Country

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Aug 15, 2020

I believe the prodigal was a wayward (backslidden) Christian.

The Far Country (Luke 15: 11-24) Introduction. This text is one of the most familiar in the New Testament. Every preacher has a sermon on "The prodiga1 son. Well, I have one too. In keeping with our modern soap operas etc., I have divided mine into episodes. I believe the prodigal was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

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

Has The Way Of The Most High Changed? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2023

God loves us. He wants to shed His grace–His very divine life–on every human being.

Saturday of the Second Week in Lent 2023 Every four weeks, those of us who pray the Church’s official morning prayer encounter Psalm 77, which is a lament by a temple Levite. Things are not going well for Israel, in this man’s view, and after reviewing all the awful things that have been ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:14-20, Psalm 103:1-4, Psalm 103:8-12, Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

The Joy Of Repentance

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 25, 2023

"....not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" God is loving, kind, good, and wants His very best for his children. There can (and is) be JOY in repentance!

INTRODUCTION Romans 2:1-5 “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Luke 15:20-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 3:16, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is God Really Like? The God Of The Pandemic Or The God Of Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2020

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15.

Before blaming God for tragedies, calamities, and pandemics, consider what God is really like. Jesus came to shows every sinner, publican, scribe and pharisee what God is really like. Long before going to calvary and laying down his life, Jesus shared a parable in Luke 15. The parable has been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Two Things that Constrain Our Joy

Legend holds that in 1884 a young man died, and after the funeral his grieving parents decided to establish a memorial to him. With that in mind they met with Charles Eliot, president of Harvard University. Eliot received the unpretentious couple into his office and asked what he could do. After ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

Now, That Makes No Sense At All!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 11, 2019

It makes no sense to be part of the same family and be mad when the father chooses to do for one what he hasn’t chosen to do for the other. Yet, this is precisely what happened in the parable Jesus told of two sons, either of whom were prodigal.

“Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And 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. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Father And The Failure

Contributed by J Richison on Oct 19, 2019

Parents don't have to be crippled with guilt over a wayward child.

St. Luke 15: 11-24 The story here is a familiar one to all church goers and bible readers. In many ways I feel unqualified to preach concerning the subject that God has spoken to me about. My children are all still at home and they are all saved. That does not make me a superior parent. It just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Our Story Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spring Training #2 - : Arrogant, Prideful, Overpaid Has Been Makes Good. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Real life Experiences lead to deep faith when we surrender.

Last week we began a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” We learned that spring training for baseball has a long history going back to the early 1870’s. We also learned that since the beginning, spring training has always been about spending time on the basics of the game: hitting, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Embarassing Stepchild--Messianic Judaism

Contributed by Walter Thomas on Nov 26, 2019

Although Messianic Judaism is how it all began with the Jewish Messiah and Jewish Apostles, it has been treated as an unwanted stepchild by Judaism and much of the Church

THE STEPCHILD Some Provocative Food for Thought. There is a much-needed conversation… so let’s talk. Traditional Judaism and traditional Christianity have often treated Messianic Judaism as an embarrassing and problem stepchild. It is an ecclesial anathema. They don’t know what to do with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Other

Robe Of Righteousness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 28, 2020

This sermon focuses on the Robes of Righteousness that are ours in Christ Jesus - 1. God's Gift 2. Don't Listen to the Devil 3. Wear Your Robes Well

+Scripture: Isaiah 61:10; Zechariah 3:1-4; Luke 15:17-24 Title: Robes of Righteousness or Check our These Royal Robes! INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If you have gone shopping lately you know that some of the newest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24, Zechariah 3:1-4, Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 3:1-6, Isaiah 64:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Barefoot Or Sandals?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 17, 2020

This sermon deals with the subject of shoes/sandals - 1. Symbol of Authority 2. Symbol of Consecration and 3. Symbol of Evangelism and the KOG

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15; Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Ruth 4:1-12 Theme: Shoes How the LORD used shoes (footwear/sandals) as a symbol of authority, a way to display our consecration and as a challenge for us to deepen our Discipleship (Evangelism/Spiritual Maturity). INTRO Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, Ruth 4:1-12, Deuteronomy 25:5-10, Luke 15:11-32, Exodus 12:11, Mark 6:9, Ephesians 6:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Parable Of The Father And The Two Sons -Luke 15 Series

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Feb 27, 2020

In a world which searches for answers and meaning for all the evil that takes place, we have a great promise and hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. This sermon series-‘God for us’ helps us understand that no matter what the situation, God is for us and nothing can separate us from His love

 The Parable of a Loving Father Usually we call this parable-the Parable of the Prodigal Son. The main point of the story varies as you look at it from different angles. In this parable we look at it from the loving father’s view and how He extends His grace to the one who didn’t deserved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Pentecostal