Sermons on San Lucas 15:3:

Lost & Pretending

Contributed by Captain Emily Vincent on Jul 11, 2023

Jesus tells the parables about the lost sheep, the lost coin and the lost son, but how can this relate to us today in our modern world? And how can we as Christians be pretending? Will God be able to tell who we really are behind the person we have created ourselves out to be?

Guys…I want to be really honest with you this morning… I love that we get to do some amazing things, but honestly. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off…running from one meeting to another, making sure everything on my multiple lists get done, and I’m just plain tired…I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Danger Of Neglect

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 26, 2023

Salvation means more than we are saved, we shall go to heaven when we die. Salvation provides complete restoration, pulling us out of the muck and mire of sin and bringing us back into a proper relationship with God.

The Danger of Neglect By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Luke 15:3-7, Proverbs 24:33-34

Denomination: Apostolic

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

Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Jan 26, 2025

Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life throughout the journey.

Learning How To Enjoy The Journey Introduction • Key Question: How do we, as children of the King, truly enjoy the journey of life? • Joy is not based on circumstances but is a fruit of our relationship with God. • Lets look at how scripture teaches us to embrace joy and abundant life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, John 10:10, Psalm 16:11, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 14:7, Luke 15:29-30, 1 Timothy 4:7, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Our Way Home Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2025

There is more than one lost son in this story.

Title: Finding Our Way Home Intro: There is more than one lost son in this story. Scriptures: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, There is a scene I cannot shake from my mind. A father stands on the edge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Encontrando Nuestro Camino A Casa Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 24, 2025

Hay más de un hijo perdido en esta historia.

Título: Encontrando nuestro camino a casa Introducción: Hay más de un hijo perdido en esta historia. Escrituras: Josué 5:9, Josué 5:10-12, 2 Corintios 5:17-21, Lucas 15:1-3, Lucas 15:11-32. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas: Hay una escena que no puedo ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Paghanap Ng Daan Pauwi Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 24, 2025

Mayroong higit sa isang nawawalang anak sa kwentong ito.

Pamagat: Paghanap ng Daan Pauwi Intro: Mayroong higit sa isang nawawalang anak sa kwentong ito. Mga Banal na Kasulatan: Josue 5:9, Josue 5:10-12, 2 Corinto 5:17-21, Lucas 15:1-3, Lucas 15:11-32. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, May eksenang hindi ko maalis sa isip ko. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Beloved

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2025

A sermon about how much God loves you.

“Beloved” Luke 15:1-32 If there were one word I could use to describe how other people see you what would it be? Maybe it would be “smart” or “athletic” or “funny” or “popular” or “loner” or “nerd.” Think about it for a minute. What is that one word I could use to describe how other people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Dysfunctional Families All Over The Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2025

By seeking the Lord, we will find Him, in word and sacrament, each week as we gather here. By His power our sins are forgiven, and we are filled with His grace, His very life. We can smile always because of God’s deliverance.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025 Forty years did the people of Israel travel here and there through the southern desert. That was time enough for their nation to become the butt of jokes for all the people around them. It’s true that when Joshua took command from Moses, now taken to God, the Lord dried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 34:2-7, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Lost People Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 24, 2025

Realize your value to God and repent.

Several years ago, 44-year-old Gary Matthews petitioned the court in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to have his name legally changed to “Boomer the Dog.” In his petition, Mr. Matthews stated, “I've been known as Boomer the Dog by friends in the community for more than 20 years. I want to bring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Seekers And Lost Things Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 27, 2025

In the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, Jesus helps us to understand how God views lost people.

70s a new kind of church started - seeker sensitive or attractional Model that changed things in order to entertain or entice people into a relationship with God Has produced some good fruit and brought many people to faith But I one of the things that we see in our text is that it’s not the lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sons And A Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 3, 2025

While the parable of the prodigal son reveals some things about the lostness of the younger son, it also reveals the lostness of the elder son and the prodigal love of God.

How do you view God? Some people view God as a heavy-handed, demanding judge with strict rules of right and wrong. Others view God like a doting grand-father who willingly gives his grandchildren whatever they want - practically spoiling them. Some may view God as aloof and distant, uninterested or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:32, Ephesians 2:4-7, Titus 3:5-6, 1 John 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For The Lost

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God’s love moves first, searches tirelessly, and rejoices loudly—calling us to join His rescue mission for every wandering heart.

It’s funny how easily we can tune things out. I fly often, and when the attendants go through the safety speech, hardly anyone listens. We’ve heard it all before, and it doesn’t feel relevant—we don’t expect the plane to crash. Sometimes the church sounds that way to the world. The message is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Matthew 9:36, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Must Care About The Lost And Reach Them

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Nov 21, 2025

Week #4 in my At the Core series

Anybody here ever lose something? Maybe it was your wallet, or a set of keys. Some of you lose your glasses only to find out that they are actually on top of your head. Am I preaching to anyone today? I remember I was in the 7th grade at Brazil Jr High School and I lost my nylon Velcro wallet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Celebration PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores the joy of salvation and redemption through the parables of lost and found in Luke 15, emphasizing the celebration of spiritual transformation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to share in the Word of God, to find solace in His teachings, and to rejoice in His love. We are here to strengthen our faith, to deepen our understanding, and to celebrate His divine grace. We are here because we are lost and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Topics: Spiritual Disciplines