Sermons on San Lucas 15:24:

Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025

Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:6, Deuteronomy 8:3, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Psalm 42:1-2, John 6:35, Luke 15:11-24, Romans 3:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sins Against The Body Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 28, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, and what we can learn from their experiences.

The Bible teaches that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). As such, it is essential to take care of our physical bodies and avoid sinful behaviors that can harm them. In this sermon, we will explore few biblical examples of immoral men who sinned against their bodies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Heart Of Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 25, 2026

A man who had grown up with an abusive father once shared, “For many years, I found it difficult to call God ‘Father’ in my prayers. The word felt threatening rather than comforting.”

In what ways do you view God? In 2006, a sociologist at Baylor University released a study done by the Gallup organization that identified four views people had of God. • 31.4 percent believe in an "Authoritarian God," a God who is angry at humanity’s sins. • 23 percent believe in a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 3:1, Mark 10:17-22, Luke 15:11-32

"a God Who Hates Sin But Loves The Sinner" Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 5, 2026

God hates sin — but He passionately loves the sinner.

"A God Who Hates Sin but Loves the Sinner" ________________________________________ 1. Introduction: The Heart of the Gospel My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, There is one truth that summarizes the entire Gospel: God hates sin — but He passionately loves the sinner. If we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, John 8:1-11, Luke 19:1-10

"Conversion: The Sacred Return To God With All Your Heart”

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 6, 2026

God's loving call to return

“Conversion: The Sacred Return to God with All Your Heart” (A Homily on True Conversion) ________________________________________ Introduction: Lent – God’s Loving Call to Return Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, The holy season of Lent is not merely a time marked by ashes, fasting, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12, Mark 1:15, Luke 15:11-32

One Big Family

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 18, 2026

The Prodigal Son parable in Luke 15:11-32

One Big Family Luke 15:11-32 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 15:11 And He said, “A man had two sons. 12 “The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the estate that is coming to me.’ And so he divided his wealth between them. 13 “And not many days later, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost Of Coming Home

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 14, 2026

Another look at the Prodigal Son

“The Cost of Coming Home” Luke 15:11–32 The Prodigal Son There are few stories Jesus tells that feel more familiar than today’s. There’s family dynamics. There’s parenting issues, kid issues. Life issues. There’s greed. Anger. Disappointment. For most of us, we’ll see some aspect of us and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

He Threw A Party Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Sometimes the biggest gap is between family members. God teaches us about bridge building through Jesus’ story of the prodigal son. We should offer grace to those we have broken relationships with and celebrate when those relationships are restored.

Today, we're talking about family drama. You know, those fights with your siblings or disagreements with your parents. We're going to learn from a story Jesus told about a son who messed up big time, but his dad threw a party when he came back home. We're talking about offering grace to those we've ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Topics: Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Compassion, Empathy

The Heart Of Heaven (Come Close) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

God loves us and wants to be close to us. Despite our sins and shortcomings, He invites us to come to Him for healing and restoration.

Ever played that game where you think you see your friend from across the mall, so you start waving like a maniac, only to realize it's a total stranger? Yeah, we've all been there. It's funny how things can look different from a distance, right? Well, sometimes, we treat Jesus the same way. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51, Luke 15:11-24, Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Divine Intimacy, Spiritual Connection, Divine Love, Faithful Relationship

The Proof Of Extravagant Grace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025

Grace is the unearned, undeserved, and unmerited favour of God. When it is described as extravagant, it refers to the overwhelming, boundless, and radical nature of God’s mercy that reaches the worst of sinners and restores them to sonship.

THE PROOF OF EXTRAVAGANT GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 15:11–24 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Parables, One Message

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 26, 2025

This message is an examination of Luke 15, which contains three parables that communicate the same message.

Please turn with me to Luke 15. We're going to look at this chapter tonight, and I know it's a very familiar chapter, but I want to take a look at it and bring some things out that I pray will bless you and see this chapter in a different light. Most of the time when Luke 15 is taught, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call To Repentance And New Life - Acts 2:38 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2025

Pentecost was not merely a historical event—it was the dawn of a new era. The Holy Spirit descended, Peter preached with boldness, and hearts were pierced. The crowd, convicted, asked, “What should we do?” - Peter’s response is our focus—a divine blueprint for transformation.

Go! And Be Transformed: The Call to Repentance and New Life - Acts 2:38 Acts 2:38 (NLT): Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 3:2, Romans 6:4, Ephesians 1:13, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: The Attributes Of God The Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 13, 2025

What is God really like? Some people think the most important question of life is “Do you believe in God?” But a more important question is “What kind of God do you believe in?” God is love! Really!

Sermon: The Attributes of God the Father Text: Luke 15: 11-24 “And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Methodist

Love Hopes All Things: Hope Floats Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 16, 2025

We need hope to keep from drowning in life, hope floats.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE - Today we continue on our journey together to learn how to love better. - We are working on loving better so we can learn to love other Christians better as well as those in our community. HOPE FLOATS SLIDE - One thing I know is that if you have been paying attention to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, Luke 15:3-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James H Boyd on Oct 14, 2025

What do you think when you hear the word "freedom?"

What do you think when you hear the word “freedom?” We're going to talk this evening about a man who thought freedom was doing whatever he wanted. Then he found out freedom without God isn’t freedom at all—it’s just another kind of prison. Of course I'm talking about the familiar story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic