Podcasts about scripture: luke 15:1-15:32

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Sermon Notes 3/31/26 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’” The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” Matthew 21:1-11 “Who is this?” Is the question before us in the text today. The response from the crowd is very different depending on the identity they perceive. Prophecy shows us who this is - This is the first time that Jesus presents Himself as king. He fulfills the prophecy regarding the coming king of Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem, not as a random man, but a king that was centuries in the making. He knows everything about this moment! It demonstrates that he is not just a man. He is making his announcement as “the ancient of days.” If he knows everything at this moment, then it means he knows everything that is about to happen to Him. And it highlights that His love for us is not accidental. He is the King of Promise. Matthew even gives us the genealogy of Jesus, showing that he is in the line of succession of David and of Abraham. But note how He comes - not as a conquering king like Rome or Caesar. He comes on a colt, and he doesn’t even have a saddle. The cloaks on the donkey is a mark of disgraceful poverty. The kingdom of God is different than the kingdoms of this world. It is not diminished by humility. Before the city even gets to ask “who is this” prophecy has already answered. Praise shows us who this is - They laid out cloaks on the ground for Him to enter and Palm branches and are shouting “Hosana.” This is a royal welcome! A welcome for a king. Hosanna is a Hebrew plea “I beg you to save (us deliver) us.” The crowd is even singing scripture aloud in reaction to what they are seeing. Yet even upon entering, he is prepared to be the “stone rejected by the builders” and in response to this, the lord tells us “if we were to keep silent, creation itself, the stones, would cry out to praise.” For all the shouting and all the branches and cloaks, the question is still asked - “who is this.” The answer that comes is "the prophet Jesus". They’re not wrong. But they’re not right either. The tragedy of this moment is that you can be near all the praise and worship, and still miss the point of it. Jesus is the king. He is worthy of praise. Lastly, Jesus shows us who He is through propitiation. The truth of his actions are loaded with meaning. The crowd crying Hosanna (which means save us) is answered by Jesus’s action. Scripture affirms itself over and over, Jesus’s mission was to save the world from sin. The king comes, but he comes to die. The triumphal entry is triumphant, but it also comes through sacrifice. Jesus is the sacrifice, the propitiation, for our sins. So the crowds cry “save us” and the Gospel answers, “I will.” If Jesus is only a prophet, we still have no peace with God. If Jesus is King and Lord and God, and sacrifices Himself as a perfect blood sacrifice for all sin - the world’s cry “Hosanna” - save us. Your answer of “who is this” changes everything. If he is king, submit to Him, and If he is Savior, trust Him.

Sermon Notes 3/31/26 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.” This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, “Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’” The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?” And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.” Matthew 21:1-11 “Who is this?” Is the question before us in the text today. The response from the crowd is very different depending on the identity they perceive. Prophecy shows us who this is - This is the first time that Jesus presents Himself as king. He fulfills the prophecy regarding the coming king of Jerusalem. Jesus enters Jerusalem, not as a random man, but a king that was centuries in the making. He knows everything about this moment! It demonstrates that he is not just a man. He is making his announcement as “the ancient of days.” If he knows everything at this moment, then it means he knows everything that is about to happen to Him. And it highlights that His love for us is not accidental. He is the King of Promise. Matthew even gives us the genealogy of Jesus, showing that he is in the line of succession of David and of Abraham. But note how He comes - not as a conquering king like Rome or Caesar. He comes on a colt, and he doesn’t even have a saddle. The cloaks on the donkey is a mark of disgraceful poverty. The kingdom of God is different than the kingdoms of this world. It is not diminished by humility. Before the city even gets to ask “who is this” prophecy has already answered. Praise shows us who this is - They laid out cloaks on the ground for Him to enter and Palm branches and are shouting “Hosana.” This is a royal welcome! A welcome for a king. Hosanna is a Hebrew plea “I beg you to save (us deliver) us.” The crowd is even singing scripture aloud in reaction to what they are seeing. Yet even upon entering, he is prepared to be the “stone rejected by the builders” and in response to this, the lord tells us “if we were to keep silent, creation itself, the stones, would cry out to praise.” For all the shouting and all the branches and cloaks, the question is still asked - “who is this.” The answer that comes is "the prophet Jesus". They’re not wrong. But they’re not right either. The tragedy of this moment is that you can be near all the praise and worship, and still miss the point of it. Jesus is the king. He is worthy of praise. Lastly, Jesus shows us who He is through propitiation. The truth of his actions are loaded with meaning. The crowd crying Hosanna (which means save us) is answered by Jesus’s action. Scripture affirms itself over and over, Jesus’s mission was to save the world from sin. The king comes, but he comes to die. The triumphal entry is triumphant, but it also comes through sacrifice. Jesus is the sacrifice, the propitiation, for our sins. So the crowds cry “save us” and the Gospel answers, “I will.” If Jesus is only a prophet, we still have no peace with God. If Jesus is King and Lord and God, and sacrifices Himself as a perfect blood sacrifice for all sin - the world’s cry “Hosanna” - save us. Your answer of “who is this” changes everything. If he is king, submit to Him, and If he is Savior, trust Him.

Sermon notes: 3/8/26 Luke 15: 1-10 'Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” ' . Two questions: 1) Who does God seek after? 2) How does he pursue those He seeks after? . Through the previous verses, we see Jesus bouncing back and forth over people who God doesn’t seek after. And He ends those parables, saying “Those who have ears, let them hear.” And this chapter starts with “the tax collectors and sinners (habitualy crooked people - rule benders, and rule abandoners) have decided to follow Christ - to “hear.” But pharisees and scribes who were in the crowd who heard Jesus’ jarring message about discipleship, and were not happy about this message. They saw the sinners and tax collectors as reprehensible, but also viewed themselves above. They don’t see themselves as equals in sin as the sinners. Jesus seeks after everyone, but those who can’t see their own lost-ness and aren’t humble about their condition will miss the glory of God. Jesus invites everyone to be restored at His table. . God goes after us “diligently” and “relentlessly,” and God is not content to let us stay lost. The lost often find themselves in many situations - lostness is equated with darkness. We’re not just IN the darkness. We WERE the darkness. If Jesus doesn’t come for us, our situation is hopeless. A lost sheep’s situation is hopeless without the shepherd coming for them. Thank God we serve a God who is a good shepherd! And when He finds us, He is joyful! This parable says that He carries the sheep back to the herd on His shoulders. This is the image of a sheep that is too weak, injured, or empty. Our lord carries the burden that we are too weak to carry ourselves. . The Pharisees and Scribes in this verse think that they are strong enough to carry their own burdens. None of us can carry the burdens of our sin. When God brings us home, there is a celebration in heaven over the return of a soul. And thank God that the Lord spends more on the party than the cost of the sheep or coin that is returned. . The joy of the Lord carries no price tag. Now look at the other souls the way God looks at us. We are all precious in his sight. Let this joy inform the way we look at those around us!

Sermon notes: 3/8/26 Luke 15: 1-10 'Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” ' . Two questions: 1) Who does God seek after? 2) How does he pursue those He seeks after? . Through the previous verses, we see Jesus bouncing back and forth over people who God doesn’t seek after. And He ends those parables, saying “Those who have ears, let them hear.” And this chapter starts with “the tax collectors and sinners (habitualy crooked people - rule benders, and rule abandoners) have decided to follow Christ - to “hear.” But pharisees and scribes who were in the crowd who heard Jesus’ jarring message about discipleship, and were not happy about this message. They saw the sinners and tax collectors as reprehensible, but also viewed themselves above. They don’t see themselves as equals in sin as the sinners. Jesus seeks after everyone, but those who can’t see their own lost-ness and aren’t humble about their condition will miss the glory of God. Jesus invites everyone to be restored at His table. . God goes after us “diligently” and “relentlessly,” and God is not content to let us stay lost. The lost often find themselves in many situations - lostness is equated with darkness. We’re not just IN the darkness. We WERE the darkness. If Jesus doesn’t come for us, our situation is hopeless. A lost sheep’s situation is hopeless without the shepherd coming for them. Thank God we serve a God who is a good shepherd! And when He finds us, He is joyful! This parable says that He carries the sheep back to the herd on His shoulders. This is the image of a sheep that is too weak, injured, or empty. Our lord carries the burden that we are too weak to carry ourselves. . The Pharisees and Scribes in this verse think that they are strong enough to carry their own burdens. None of us can carry the burdens of our sin. When God brings us home, there is a celebration in heaven over the return of a soul. And thank God that the Lord spends more on the party than the cost of the sheep or coin that is returned. . The joy of the Lord carries no price tag. Now look at the other souls the way God looks at us. We are all precious in his sight. Let this joy inform the way we look at those around us!

Main point: Lost sinners have extraordinary value in God’s eyes. 1. The problem of Jesus (1-2) 2. The value of one (3-24) a. One in one hundred (3-7) b. One in ten (8-10) c. One in two (11-24) 3. Two ways to be lost (25-32)

What does God the Father truly feel about those who are lost? In this impactful sermon, "A Portrait of the Father," Pastor Derek Holmes guides us through the three powerful parables of Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Prepare to be amazed by God's fervent love, active pursuit, and boundless joy in the repentance of the lost. More than just understanding His heart, this message will inspire you to live out the Father's compassion, contrasting sharply with the judgmental attitudes often seen in the world. Discover how you can better display the heart of God to those around you.

What does God the Father truly feel about those who are lost? In this impactful sermon, "A Portrait of the Father," Pastor Derek Holmes guides us through the three powerful parables of Luke 15: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. Prepare to be amazed by God's fervent love, active pursuit, and boundless joy in the repentance of the lost. More than just understanding His heart, this message will inspire you to live out the Father's compassion, contrasting sharply with the judgmental attitudes often seen in the world. Discover how you can better display the heart of God to those around you.

Luke 15:1-32

Moundsville Baptist Church

Sunday sermons from Chewelah Evangelical Free Church

First Covenant Church

First Covenant Church

Can you imagine someone wishing you dead while wanting you to give them hard earned money? That would be outrageous! Well this is what happens in the final scene of the 3 part of the parable that Jesus tells, showcasing the fact it is Gods love that is actually outrageous.

Can you imagine someone wishing you dead while wanting you to give them hard earned money? That would be outrageous! Well this is what happens in the final scene of the 3 part of the parable that Jesus tells, showcasing the fact it is Gods love that is actually outrageous.

Lead Pastor, Mike Mozingo launched our new sermon series, Ducks in a Row', this week with a powerful message about 'The One.' Who is our one? What are we willing to give up for the one? If you would like to know why God cares about 'the one' and what does that even mean, continue listening to how this message. The one is not just about the person across the street, but the person behind bars and the person sitting next to you on the couch ... because Jesus died for everyONE.

Have you ever lost something valuable? Many of us have and we know the search for it can become all-consuming. There are times our lost item is never found, but when the item is found, we rejoice with great joy! In the book of Luke, we see God and the angels in Heaven rejoice when a lost sinner repents and is found! We invite you to worship with us this Sunday as we continue to study the Gospel of Luke learning how to apply its life lessons in our journey with Jesus!

These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.

These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.

These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.

These three parables (lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son) go togther and show us three reasons people wonder off or get lost from God, and how good responds or expects us to respond to each. We also see a forth type of lost person, one who thinks they are not lost but going about the Father's business.

Welcome to the audio podcast for Dogwood Church in Athens, TX.

Welcome to Grace Church Online. We are glad you chose to worship with us today. If you would like more information about Grace Church, visit our website at https://www.gracechurchofperry.com

Welcome to Grace Church Online. We are glad you chose to worship with us today. If you would like more information about Grace Church, visit our website at https://www.gracechurchofperry.com

“God loves you.” That statement is as wonderful as it is true. Yet have you ever considered that God’s love poured out to sinners testifies to the utter graciousness of God? Join us as we explore how the Reformation doctrine of Sola Gratia helps us understand the wonderful love of God!

While Sam Scotti and his family are on vacation, Brian Oliva shared with us this morning from Luke chapter 15. This is the audio podcast.

While Sam Scotti and his family are on vacation, Brian Oliva shared with us this morning from Luke chapter 15. This is the audio podcast.

In three parables that Jesus tells we find that there is great rejoicing in heaven when someone repents from their sin and turns towards God. We also see another group of people that thinks they are righteous and in no need of God's grace. These are the pharisees, and often our own hearts can become like theirs, thinking that we have earned the grace of God through our obedience rather than remembering that we are just as sinful as those we may pass judgment on.

In three parables that Jesus tells we find that there is great rejoicing in heaven when someone repents from their sin and turns towards God. We also see another group of people that thinks they are righteous and in no need of God's grace. These are the pharisees, and often our own hearts can become like theirs, thinking that we have earned the grace of God through our obedience rather than remembering that we are just as sinful as those we may pass judgment on.

Join us today as Teaching Elder Adam Vinson continues the Summer series on Parables in Luke 15. Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE?resourcekey=0-qD6_pc1G39R1qE59jo2ntA&usp=sharing

Join us today as Teaching Elder Adam Vinson continues the Summer series on Parables in Luke 15. Notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ByWNkY1YBNCBN0xoM0p1QXBaclE?resourcekey=0-qD6_pc1G39R1qE59jo2ntA&usp=sharing

Love Forgives

Love Forgives

Love Forgives

All of us are searching for something... for our purpose, for the next step, for direction, for connection. But what if everything we are searching for has already been FOUND. Listen in to this message we start our new series, Lost + FOUND. #arise #comehome

All of us are searching for something... for our purpose, for the next step, for direction, for connection. But what if everything we are searching for has already been FOUND. Listen in to this message we start our new series, Lost + FOUND. #arise #comehome

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"'By this time a lot of men and women of doubtful reputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not at all pleased. They growled, “He takes in sinners and eats meals with them, treating them like old friends.' Their grumbling triggered this story..."

PM Sermon

How do you view people who are far from God? Do you feel judgement and disdain towards them, or heartfelt compassion? Listen to this message and get in touch with Jesus’ heart for drawing people to the Father.

In chapter 15 of luke's Gospel we find three parables dealing with a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. As the lost are found, so the flock, the treasury, and the family are made whole in stories that echo the narrative of the Babylonian Exile and return to Judah. The stories of reconciliation show us that when one son is lost, the family itself is made incomplete and that for there to be wholeness for all, the one who strayed must be welcomed home.

Rev. Ann Deibert preaching on Luke 15:1-32

Listen as Pastor Mark teaches that when our hearts have been changed by experiencing God's love, our response will be expressing our love back to Him by loving Him and others.

Sunday PM Sermon

Pastor Jorge Martinez brings us three parables in one sermon showing how God doesn't want us to stay lost in this message titled "Lost and Found". Join us every Sunday morning at 11am at 1469 St. Peters Avenue, Bronx, NY or live on line at http://www.facebook.com/tsfchurchnyc

The love of the Father does not scold or demand reparation from the lost. Instead, the Father receives, restores, and rejoices when the lost are found.

Sermons from Bellevue Presbyterian Church

Sermons from Bellevue Presbyterian Church

Pastor Joe continues with the Parables.

Pastor Joe continues in the Parables.