Sermons on Wayward Sinner:

The Sinner's Repentance And The Saviour's Rejoicing

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 14, 2025

There is great joy in heaven, whenever a sinner genuinely repented and turned to the Saviour, either for the first time or after a fallen away from Him.

The Sinner's Repentance and the Saviour's Rejoicing Study Text: Luke 15: 3 - 10 Introduction: This passage, highlights God's boundless joy and relentless pursuit of the lost, using the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Jesus emphasizes that a sinner's repentance ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 18, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to immerse ourselves in the living Word of God, to drink from the well of His wisdom, and to be nourished by His truth. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

Jesus Savior Of The World SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 19, 2023

Understand that we're all sinners who need Jesus.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful eyes of our Heavenly Father, we are reminded of the beautiful tapestry of grace that He has woven for us. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to drink from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Jesus Came To Save Sinners

The Search

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2019

Though every situation is different, God wants the lost to be found; your burden is not yours alone. This message is to encourage those of us burdened for lost or straying family and dear friends.

The Search (Luke 15:1-10; Psalm 139:7-12) 1. C Ryle writes this: We may use all means, by but we cannot command success. We may teach, but we cannot convert. We may show those around us the bread and water of life, but we cannot make them eat and drink it. We may point out the way to eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10, Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is A Real Savior Who Came For Real Sinners

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2020

How do you view yourself in light of God's grace in Christ?

6.17.20 1 Timothy 1:12-15 12 I give thanks to the one who empowered me, namely, Christ Jesus our Lord, that he treated me as trustworthy, appointing me into his ministry. 13 He did this even though formerly I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man. But I was shown mercy, because I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Could Your Tragedy Be The Result Of God’s Love? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022

Hosea has a message of warning about a judgment coming. The purpose of this judgment is to cause brokenness that leads God’s people to a turning back to God. The purpose is for Israel in their brokenness to turn and restore their relationship to God.

When a young man, who was a college baseball star, got in his car he had no idea what was about to happen. His blood alcohol content was way over the legal limit. The car sped to ninety miles per hour. The next thing he knew when he finally came out of a coma he was hooked up to machines. He was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025

On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Other

I Have A Prodigal Child

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message addressing how parents can love and help their prodigal or wayward son or daughter.

INTRO: Franklin was a rebellious kid--even though his parents raised him with fair and loving discipline. -His dad, in fact, was a well-respected leader--consistently listed among the top 10 "most admired" people in the country! -When Franklin reached high school age, his mom and dad sent him to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Back To The Father's House

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 4, 2015

Examining the reunion and celebration that will take place when the wayward child returns to the Heavenly Father.

The Journey Back To The Father's House Luke 15:11-24 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ American novelist Thomas Wolfe wrote a novel that proclaimed You Can’t Go Home Again. The novel was about a an author named George Webber. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Man A Leper/A Successful Man A Sinner

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon compares the spiritual journey of Naaman with that of modern men who would come to God.

A GREAT MAN . . . A LEPER A SUCCESSFUL MAN . . . A SINNER 2 Kings 5:1-14 What if I told you that you could be set free from this prison today, that you could have all the money, land, and possessions the world had to offer–but there would be one catch. You would be alone–there would be nobody ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 10, 2008

This is an overview of the book of Jonah in which the emphasis is on the futility of escaping God’s will, and the compassion that God has for all mankind.

The Preacher Who Sorrowed When Sinners Were Saved Aim: To show through Jonah the compassion of God for all men, Jew & Gentile, young & old. Text: Jonah 3:5-4:1 Introduction: This morning we are encounter to a man whom most people are familiar with. Even the unsaved can largely recount the story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Every Saint Has A Past And Every Sinner A Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Friend of Sinners, Pt. 1

EVERY SAINT HAS A PAST AND EVERY SINNER A FUTURE (LUKE 5:27-32) Tony Campolo told how, upon arrival in Honolulu, he made his way unwittingly to a seedy part of town for a snack at 3:30 in the morning, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judging Sinful Actions As We Accompany The Fellow Sinner Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2015

Someone good at accompanying others will not give in to frustration or fear

Thursday of 27th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “The day that God will take action.” These words of the prophet Malachi are not about just any day. They distinguish from every other day the time called “the day of the Lord.” That’s the last day, the day of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

What The Sinner Saw That Made Him See The Savior

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 2, 2016

The dying thief rejoiced to SEE that fountain in his day; And there may I though vile as he, wash all my sins away.

(Luke 23:32-43) "The thieves also..." Matthew tells us that they BOTH railed on the Lord at first. At first, both thieves mocked and reviled the Lord. But, one of them saw something over the course of the next few hours... He saw something that changed his mind about who this man, being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist