Sermons on Wait For His Son:

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002

The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Son

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

We all stray from God’s path. But the grass really isn’t better on the other side.

The Lost Son _______________________________________________ Luke 15:11-32 There are many great parables throughout the bible. Jesus used many of these parables to teach the disciples. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022

Coming back to our senses in the far country.

THE PRODIGAL SON. Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. The parables have a common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Jesus gives us an inside look at the heart of God the Father and at the same time showing the Jews that their special place and status is secure. Jesus did not come to remove them from their place but instead wanted to see them willingly take their place

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-32 Today we look at a parable that many of us know well or at least we think we know it well. However as always the Holy Spirit of God desires to lead us into all truth or deeper truth about God’s word. It is important to remember that all of God’s word is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

This sermon is not just for those who were in church and left for some reason. This reaches those who are wasting their time and talents. Prodigal means = "waster"

The Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-24 Prodigal = means “waster” one who waste gifts and resources. The first thing I want you to realize with this message today. This story is not just limited to: · Young people · People who are out of church · People have left a church Because any time you stray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 31, 2008

We learn from the parable of the two sons about our commission. (This sermon was preached at a men’s meeting but is suitable for all believers.)

The Parable of the Two Sons... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Matthew chapter 21 a) The commission (Intro)... How many in here tonight knows that God has called you to a ministry? Every person in here tonight has been called to a ministry. Not just the pastors and evangelists and teachers in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Son Of God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 19, 2018

Jesus, the Son of God who has all power, ends up in Egypt because of the threat of Herod. In doing so a new Exodus is establish with the Son of God coming out of Egypt to live in full obedience in contrast to all of God’s people who failed.

You can listen to the message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/name-above-all-names/ Note - the temperature that day in Brisbane at 9:30am was 36 degrees Celsius (96 Fahrenheit) and 90% humidity - it was hot! So the service was significantly shortened .... including the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:13-23, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014

A sermon leading up to Easter on the title "the Son of Man" (Material adapted from Dr. Johnny Pressley's Christology class; conclusion from Sermon Central's Jeff Strite sermon title: Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus)

Introduction: This Wednesday begins the Lent season leading up to Easter. For Lent supposed to give up something. This year let’s give up cold weather and snow. There are some who believe that the cross was not the original plan of God. The original plan was to have the Jews accept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

This is a story of a son’s repentance and a father’s great love and forgiveness. I hope that in hearing this familiar scripture that your hearts will, once again, be filled with the type of joy and happiness that only God can provide.

This morning God has laid it on my heart to deliver a message from the gospel according to Luke. This is a parable that you have likely heard many times before, and surely will again. It is a story of a son’s repentance and a father’s great love and forgiveness. I hope that in hearing this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Sons

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 13, 2010

This is a sermon about lost relationships.

Luke 15: 1 – 3; 11b – 32 / Two Sons Intro: Suppose you were at a bus stop and a friend came by giving you a small bag saying, “I don’t need this anymore. It’s yours. You take the bag and without looking inside, you get on your bus and head for home. When you get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We’re Waiting For God

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sons Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 27, 2009

YOU CAN ONLY UNDERSTAND GOD¡¡ÂS HEART FOR THE LOST FROM THE POSITION OF A SON

Lost Sons Luke 15 February 22nd, 2009 INTRODUCTION Haleigh Cummings An Amber Alert was issued for five-year-old Haleigh Ann-Marie Cummings of Satsuma, Florida, on February 10, 2009, hours after the little girl vanished from the bedroom of her home in the pre-dawn hours. On February 11, 2009, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

This Is My Son

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon for a Covenant Servie based on the baptism of Jesus

The gospel reading for today is the baptism of Jesus. We are only given a brief account of what happened in the passage we heard from Matthew’s gospel so we have to try to imagine the scene. I doubt though if it even began to approach the woman in Liverpool who arrived on the doorstep of a vicar, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Of Laughter.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2023

Is anything too hard for the LORD?

THE SON OF LAUGHTER. Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7. 1. The promise (Genesis 18:1-15). This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Eyes Are On Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2020

I like the idea of a father who would allow his son to tackle something difficult on his own, but who at the same would make sure to be there if he were needed.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Peter 3:12; Psalm 139:1-14 ILL. A little boy living up north was looking forward eagerly to the birthday party of his friend who lived only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 139:1-14, 2 Thessalonians 1:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Isaiah 46:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ