In this sermon, the speaker introduces the last of the three parables in Luke 15, which is the longest and most famous. The speaker suggests that the story is about an assault on community caused by idolatry, which can only be overcome through agony. The parable depicts the dissolution of a family and two major assaults on its integrity. The first assault comes from the younger brother who asks for his share of the estate before his father's death, leading to the unraveling of the family. The speaker emphasizes that the gospel creates a new kind of community by recognizing the beauty of God and His sacrificial love.

In this sermon, the preacher shares a heart-to-heart talk about the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the unconditional love of the Heavenly Father. The preacher acknowledges his own struggles with fully accepting this love, even as a pastor. He encourages the audience to rejoice, let go of their past, and appropriate the blessings and provisions that the Father has for them. The sermon highlights the negative effects of fear, self-pity, and unbelief, and urges listeners to trust in the love of God.

D.L. Moody shares a poignant story of a father and his prodigal son, illustrating the deep pain caused by the son's reckless choices that led to his mother's death and now threatened his father's life. The father, filled with love and desperation, pleads with his son to stay home, but the son, consumed by his vices, chooses to leave, trampling over his father's love and sacrifice. This powerful narrative highlights the heartache of a parent witnessing their child's self-destructive path and the profound impact of sin on family relationships.

In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parable of the prodigal son. He emphasizes the father's unconditional love and forgiveness towards his wayward son who had wasted his inheritance. The father eagerly welcomes him back, embraces him, and celebrates his return with a grand feast. The preacher also highlights the contrast between the younger prodigal and the elder son, who is bitter and resentful. He encourages the audience to reflect on their own spiritual condition and reminds them of the importance of gratitude and repentance.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit to convict people of their sins and bring about transformation in their lives. He reminds the audience that it is not their responsibility to convince others, but rather it is God's sovereign work. The preacher then focuses on the parable of the prodigal son, highlighting three actions of the father: clothing the son, completing his work in the son's heart, and commissioning the son. He draws parallels between the father's actions and how God looks upon our relationship with Him. The sermon encourages believers to trust in God's love and grace, and to embrace the transformation He brings.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses a threefold parable spoken by Jesus for a specific reason. The parable involves a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a prodigal son. The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking a step of faith and coming to Jesus for rest and salvation. The parable highlights the joy in heaven when a sinner repents and turns to Jesus. The speaker also mentions the absence of a mother in the prodigal son's home, using it as an opportunity to address the existence of God.

In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of understanding the parables of Jesus in the New Testament. He specifically focuses on the parable of the prodigal son. The preacher emphasizes the need to not only focus on the spiritual aspects of the parable but also on the practical application of our Christian testimony. He highlights the idea that as Christians, we are called to grow in our relationship with God and protect and promote that growth. The sermon references Luke chapter 15, where the parable of the prodigal son is found, and encourages listeners to reflect on their own Christian journey.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding how God feels when He looks upon our lives. He uses the story of the prodigal son to illustrate this point. The father in the story is brokenhearted when his son leaves, but when the son returns, the father runs towards him, clothes him, completes his work in his heart, and commissions him. The speaker encourages the audience to recognize that we all come to God with our own spiritual garments, but through His grace, He can transform us and give us a second chance.