Sermons on Zedekiah Son Of Chenaanah:

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

Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 27, 2002

Reflections on the story of the Prodigal Son - for a Family Service service

The Prodigal Son -Lk 15:11-32 The key to understanding this story can be found in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Oct 23, 2001

This sermon looks at how we so often look to things other than the Father’s love to fill the very core of our being

The Prodigal Son October 7th, 2001 We are going to spend the next few weeks focusing on what might be the most foundational truth of our faith… the Father Heart of God. - Paul prayed in Eph 3:18 that we would “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ”. - John wrote in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Official's Son

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 14, 2001

If we are going to have our needs met: 1. We have to come to Jesus. 2. We have to overcome obstacles. 3. We have to take Jesus at his word.

It’s being called a medical miracle. Chastity Cooper, 24, of Warsaw, Kentucky, gave birth to her daughter Alexis Michelle on Monday, July 23, 2001, at University Hospital. But Chastity never knew she was pregnant. She was in a coma the entire time she was pregnant, except for the first two ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-53

Denomination: Methodist

Sons Of God Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

ALL who trust in JESUS are SONS of GOD!

SONS OF GOD TEXT: Galatians 3:26-4:7 I. ALL WHO TRUST IN JESUS ARE SONS OF GOD 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, (NIV) A. SONS THROUGH CREATION –VS- REDEMPTION 1. God is the Father of all men PHYSICALLY through creation 2. God is NOT the Father of all men ...read more

Son-Rise

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Son Rise Service - Jesus Was Dead - What are we going to do now! What are we going to do today?

Son Rise Jesus was DEAD – Really dead None of his followers expected it. They had just come to fully realize that Jesus was the messiah. They never had any power they just dreamed of it. Jesus was the glue that held the group together and who knows what will happen now. It started so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Rebellious Son Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

The Rebellious will always end up in the pig pen of sin if they remain in their rebellion.

THE REBELLIOUS SON A. An ACCUSATION brought against Jesus more than any other was: "He is a FRIEND of SINNERS!" 1. Luke 15:1-2 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: A lump must have SWELLED in the throat of Jesus and tears WELLED in His eyes. Before Him were people from all walks of life: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Committed To The Son

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 25, 2006

1- Committed to His Position 2- Committed to His Life

INTRO. – ILL.- Sometime ago a woman who had just returned from a trip to Mexico called the Los Angeles police to report that a rattlesnake was loose in her overnight bag. Police went to investigate. They approached the bag, which the woman had heaved out of a window onto the sidewalk. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2004

The Character and Nature of our heavenly Father

Luke 15:11-32 - The Prodigal Son Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead, his Dad called him into his study, told him that he loved him and handed him a gift wrapped box. When he opened it, he found it contained a leather bound Bible, with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, The Son Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

Phrase two of the Creed, "And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord."

JESUS, THE SON TEXT: Matt. 3:13-17; 2 Sam. 7:11b - 16 For those of you just tuning in, we have begun a look at one of the ancient maps of the Christian faith, the Apostles’ Creed. I think it’s fair to say that every line of this creed has been questioned and debated from the very beginning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 10, 2004

A Narrative approach to preaching the Prodigal son. Inductively preached to be about the change in attitude.

THE PRODIGAL SON TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION Mary was a well known girl in her high school. She was one of the prettiest girls and one of the most talented. She was involved in everything, from church to drama to basketball. She was captain of the J.V. cheerleader team and was voted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Son On The Run

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

The parable of the prodigal son

A Son On The Run Luke 15:11-32 July 4, 2004 Luke 15:11-12 (NLT) To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: "A man had two sons. [12] The younger son told his father, ’I want my share of your estate now, instead of waiting until you die.’ So his father agreed to divide his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Mike Wilkins on Jun 14, 2004

Before we can become the father, we must deal with our prodigal nature

Luke 15:11-32 June 13, 2004 The Return of the Prodigal Returning to the Father Over the Last few weeks we have been looking at this story of the Prodigal Son with the emphasis that we are all called to become the father in the story. But I also recognize that unless we deal with our own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

The Son Is Superior Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 1:5-14

October 27, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:5-14 “The Son is superior” 5For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father “ Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son ” 6And again, when God brings his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Brethren