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The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rethinking Love

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus love is raging, it’s extravagant, it’s illogical, it’s over-the-top, it’s revolutionary, it pushes the boundaries of how we define love.

A while back there was a news story on the BBC about a teenage girl in England who had her boyfriend’s nickname tattooed in Chinese on her stomach, symbolic of her “undying love” for him. A tattoo on your stomach?—that’s got to hurt. A little later—and who would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Vineyard

Nobody's Perfect: The Story Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

We all make mistakes. All of us have areas that we struggle in. It's easy to be defined by one mistake in life. One mistake does not define you. God is bigger than your mistakes.

Everyone’s Welcome, Nobody’s Perfect, Anything’s Possible #2 Nobody’s Perfect Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 15 / February 13, 2022 Good morning. Welcome you to Stevens Creek Church. I am so glad that you are here. I want to welcome those in our South Campus, our Dream Center Experience and in our new ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Meaningful Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2023

If you want to find meaning in your work, don’t work for posterity or profit. Instead, work for the Lord.

Kung Fu Panda is a movie about a panda named Po who desperately wants to learn kung fu. His father, though, wants him to take over the family business someday. In one scene, Po is late coming down the stairs from his room, where he was working on his kung fu moves, to work in his father’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, John 11:18-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hope Of The Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014

For Father's Day we look at what made the father in the story of the prodigal son special

Well here we are, week three of our look at the Prodigal Son and the rest of the story. And all three of our weeks have their beginning in Luke 15:11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.” In week one we looked at the younger son, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Love Sinners? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Think of this: what if the first person to meet the younger brother was the older brother. Think of the anger that would poured out his mouth: “You have a lot of nerve showing up here.”

Today, we complete a three-week look at one of the most famous of all of Jesus’ teachings – The Parable of the Prodigal Son. This is a story that badly needs rescuing for many, if not most, stop the story when the younger son returns. But Jesus continues the story to an unfinished conclusion. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 21, 2021

When a Christian thinks about being lost, it’s a whole different concept from what the world sees as lost. So, let’s see how we can use the word lost in such a way that even a non-Christian will understand.

Last week we began a series on our Holy vocabulary—the words that we use as Christians that we or others might not fully understand. We talked about the word HOLY and God explained to us what makes Him holy. Today we’re going to talk about being lost. When a Christian thinks about being lost, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love That Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023

Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Ephesians 6:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, John 8:1-11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Peter 5:10, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 30:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

Those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness are the blessed ones because those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION TRAIAN CALDARAR OF TRANSYLVANIA In February of 2002, a man named Manolescu Ioan, a shepherd in central Romania, had to walk through a forest after his car broke down. On the way, he came across a large cardboard box—and found a small boy huddled inside. The boy was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 15:11-32, Philippians 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 24, 2019

Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. Let's take a look at the parable of the prodigal son-the comeback kid.

THE COMEBACK KID Luke 15:11-32 Everyone loves a good comeback story. It's thrilling to see someone go from being on the verge of defeat to clawing their way back into it and then achieve the impossible comeback. There have been many memorable comebacks in sports. One of the most famous ones is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is A Father - A Father's Day Sermon

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 8, 2025

Fathers have an important biblical calling because, like you, God is a Father. And the way you live as a father can be formative for those who are confronted by the truth that God is also a father.

You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 7th September 2025 – Father’s Day Luke 15:11-32 “God Is A Father” Here we are on another Father’s Day. Dad’s, on this day do you feel like you have an important calling? Do you feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive And Forget Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Unpopular" series. This sermon is about the subject of true forgiveness.

Sunday Morning, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#3] FORGIVE AND FORGET Genesis 32-33 Introduction: 1. We live in a society that likes to sue people for anything you can imagine. I can remember while working for McDonald’s that every McDonald’s in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Methuselah's Grandson

Contributed by R. B. Hughes on Jul 16, 2004

A fresh look at Noah and his vital message for today’s society.

Methuselah’s Grandson" Gen. 6-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes Introduction Phrase: No way, can’t happen, ridiculous, absurd ...what? I’ll bet Noah heard them all.... *Noah was like the guy with the sandwich board sign ... "The End is Near" Noah could be heard saying: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

A Stewards View Of Success

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2004

This is the second in a series of sermons looking at a Stewards view of life.

A Stewards View of Success Matthew 25:14-30 Strike Three! Charlie Brown standing at the plate struck out again. As he walks to the dugout ¡V he says to Lucy ¡V I¡¦ll never be a big league player. I just don¡¦t have it. All my life I¡¦ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I¡¦ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other