Sermons on The Parable Of The Rich Fool:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is My Neighbor Or Am I A Neighbor? Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

Message on the parable of the good Samaritan.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"He Is No Fool....make A Decision" ~ For What Will You Give Your Life?

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on May 23, 2016

For what will you give your life? Ex.of Eric Liddell, Jim Elliot. Abram:Overcomng fear of uncertainty; Moses: Overcoming fear of inadequacy; David: Overcoming fear of difficulty. "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose!"

Title: “He is no fool….make a decision” Text: 2 Timothy 1: 7, 12 Purpose: We don't have to be paralyzed by fear ********************************************************** Introduction (Are there some things worth fighting for?) (For what will you give your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Unjust Steward Series

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Many people struggle with this well-known parable. Jesus seems to condone rather selfish, shady money-dealing. Actually the Gospel of forgiveness lies at its heart: are we ready to forgive?

I don’t know about you, but I do have certainly difficulties with this parable. I’ve always tended to skirt around them, I must admit. But with this text in front of me for this morning I was forced to think about it more seriously. And I find that many of the problems are actually only on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lost And Found #3 Series

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

This is #3 of 3 in the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep this sermon tells of the celebration that takes place when the lost is found!

Segment 3 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unfairness Of God

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2006

This is on the parable of the workers in the vineyard that were all paid the same.

I want to tell you a story… There is a small rural farming community not far from here. It is not a wealthy place. In fact, it’s a very poor place. There are a lot of immigrants—legal and illegal—there. Jobs are scarce. The only work most of these immigrants can get is backbreaking work in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Evil Hoard Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Part II of a series based on the question, "How to spend an inheirtance" This sermon encourages us not to hold on to the love of the Father but to spend it freely.

Title: A Chocolate Piano and an Older Brother Text: Luke 15:25 - 32 FCF: In Christ, we have more than enough blessing – we need not sit on it! SO: I want people to realize that hoarding an inheritance can be just as bad as squandering it Intro: Last week, you’ll remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Balancing Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

The parable of the Wheat and the Tares forces us to balance three principles: Toleration, Patience, and Discernment

1/2/05 Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-42 (Parable of the Wheat & the Weeds) Main Point of the Text: God didn’t call us to be his weeders, but he doesn’t want us to be weeds either. FCF: The only way we can avoid being a weed is to learn to discern what the Master wants. SO: I want people to realize ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 21, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 24

September 11, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 15:1-10 Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Several years ago, the owner of a winning Powerball ticket worth $100,000 went to claim his winnings. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

High On Grass Series

Contributed by Ethan Muse on Apr 2, 2004

The first of sermons in a series on Luke 15, based on the parable of the lost sheep.

This is my adaptation of a sermon by Pastor Henry Wright I am not a theologian. I don’t claim to be, I don’t try to be, and I don’t want to be. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing necessarily against the theologian, I’m just not one. You see, theologians tend to be deep and profound, often ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You're Invited!!!

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the wedding feast.

You’re Invited!!! Matthew 22:2-14 July 10, 2005 Matthew 22:2 "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a king who prepared a great wedding feast for his son. A Heavenly Wedding Celebration  Christ the groom will be united with His bride • The church is the bride of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:2-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road To Jericho

Contributed by Don Spooner on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus has met each one of us at our point of need.

We all know the story commonly called "The Good Samaritan." It does not take too much imagination to place ourselves in the role of any character in the story. We all can identify with the man in the story, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all rejoice that the Savior met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Mammon Of Unrighteousness—his Eternal Flesh And Blood Oblation” Series

Contributed by Frederick Davison on Aug 17, 2003

The Mammon of Unrighteousness is not your works or ways, your merits or deeds, but the Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation of our Dear Lord Jesus

“Mammon of Unrighteousness—His Eternal Flesh and Blood Oblation” 2 Samuel 22.26-34; 1 Corinthians 10.6-13; St Luke 16.1-9; Psalm 54; TLH 366 the Sunday Sermon preached for the Ninth Sunday after Trinity at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church—UAC by the Rev. Frederick E. Davison, Pastor August 17, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran