Sermons on Squander:

Genesis 31

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

When God is with you, it doesn’t matter where you are – you are still within His reach! And when you are within His reach, He can bless you! But that does not mean life will be easy!

Gen 31 At the end of Chapter 30 we are told that Jacob had become very rich with many flocks, female and male slaves, and camels and donkeys. I want you to remember: Gen 28:15 – GOD SAYS: “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go – I will bring you back to this land – I will not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Skeleton At The Feast...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2023

We need to consider the root of the problems we face. From where does strife and trouble come? Anger and bitterness become self feeding skeletons that are so weak they waste opportunities. We must identify strive causers.

THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) I have an old SIFTER I use. TEXT: Proverbs 30:33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:33, Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Using Money

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 24, 2026

Jesus tells us that it is the USE of MONEY that can be evil. Money can be used for good, like spreading the Kingdom of God.

Using Money Luke 16:1-13 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 16:1 Now He was also saying to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and this manager was 1reported to him as squandering his possessions. 2 “And he summoned him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Luke Chapter 15, Three Parables Are One

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

This is a paper on the relationships between the parable of the lost sheep, coin, and prodigal son. It looks at common theme and whether the parables should be taken as one extended parable.

Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son, Three Parables or One Parables of Jesus By: Bruce P. Landry I. What are the Three Parables? The parables in Luke Chapter 15 are really great parables to teach us the value of things that we are placed in stewardship over, and where we should place our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 3, 2012

Just like the Prodigal son our self-sufficiency leaves us spent and worn-out as we leave our Father to make a name for ourselves. Like the younger son, we want the father Dead to enjoy the world he created for us without his rules. The Father lets us go

Series: Lost Message: The Prodigal Father! Texts: Luke 15:11-24 Date: July 31 Pastor: Dave McBeath This morning I want to begin with a confession. One of my greatest struggles is self-sufficiency and this self-sufficiency usually results in my being tired, worn out, or spent! Sometimes my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christians & Debt

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Other

A Godly Father

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 10, 2007

A Father’s Day message using the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Fathers are very special people. I personally think we are special partly because we are men. Of course, only men will agree with that. Here are a few examples of why I say that. If you are a man, ... You’ll never waste time asking for directions ... You can finish all phone calls in less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: *other

What Christians Think About The Cross Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the death of Jesus for people investigating the Christian faith.

My wife committed her life to Jesus Christ while she was a junior in high school. Shortly after she became a follower of Jesus Christ, she had a conversation with a friend who was a Jehovah’s Witness about whether or not a Christian should wear a cross. Her friend reasoned that since the cross was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 John 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperately Desired...grudgingly Given

Contributed by Ron Laeger on Nov 14, 2000

FORGIVENESS: Why Satan wants to boil you in your own juices and what to do about it.

In his book Capital of the World, Ernest Hemingway, tells about a father in Spain that becomes angry with his son and is soon estranged. The son's name is a common spanish name: Paco. Years of brokenness and bitterness take its toll and the man is beset with the greatest of grief from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jurrasic Park 2

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002

God Cares Most about finding the lost

Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World GOD CARES MOST ABOUT FINDING THE LOST Sermon - March 1, 1998 Steve Simala Grant Think of the one thing that is the absolute most precious thing to you. Decide what it is. Now hold that thought in your mind, or jot it down on the sermon notes page, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

But My Father Gave It To Me Anyway...

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 20, 2002

A father’s Day Sermon relating how the "prodigal son" didn’t deserve, how I as a child didn’t deserve, and how we and children of Christ don’t deserve, but he gives to us anyway.

Introduction: What can you say to someone who has always been one of the most essential parts of your world; someone who took you by the hand when you were little and helped to show the way? What do you say to someone who stood by to help you grow, providing love, strength, and support so you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

What God Is Looking For…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

After seeing the disciples of Jesus hiding in the upper room it is hard to imagine that they had any vision of their own. That is why it is important to understand how God sees things and what he is watching for.

Last week we looked at the slowness of Easter’s arrival for the disciples. They were locked away in a room. They were full of fear and doubts. Jesus appears, it would be easy to claim that that fixed everything for the disciples. But it did not; we know that if we read through the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Congregational

Pride And The Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Jan 11, 2011

This series is a study of the seven deadly sins contrasted with solutions found in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. This second sermon uses the popular stories of the Prodigal Son and the Rich Man and Lazarus to contrast being proud against being poor in sp

Pride and the Poor in Spirit Seven Sins and Solutions THE STORY IS TOLD OF A MAN WHO HAD A DREAM IN WHICH AN ANGEL showed him two doors — one marked Heaven and the other Hell. Curious, the man went to the door marked Hell. Inside he saw an unhappy sight. Twelve emaciated people sat around a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Prodigal Son" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

“The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness