God’s Lost and Found Department #3 Luke 15:11-24 THE LOST SON Intro: For the last three weeks, our attention has been focused on God’s Lost and Found Department. Verses 1-2 of this chapter tell us what motivated Jesus to give the four illustrations that make up these verses. The enemies of Jesus were criticizing … Continue reading “The Lost Son – Luke 15:11-24 – Bible study”
How To Go Home – Luke 15:11-24 – Bible study
Luke 15:11-24 HOW TO GO HOME Intro: Amnesia is a strange condition that involves a loss of memory. There are cases on record in which the victim has forgotten his own name and address, the date of his birth, and his family relationships. These facts have been utterly blotted out of his mind. He has … Continue reading “How To Go Home – Luke 15:11-24 – Bible study”
It’ll Be Better When I Get Home – Luke 15:11-24 – Bible study
Luke 15:11-24 IT’LL BE BETTER WHEN WE GET HOME Intro: Ill. The story of the Prodigal Son and the usual treatment of this text. Preachers always use this text to preach to backsliders or to the lost. I would like to take a different approach this morning and preach to those who are saved by … Continue reading “It’ll Be Better When I Get Home – Luke 15:11-24 – Bible study”
There’s No Place Like Home – Luke 15:11-32 – Bible study
Luke 15:11-32 THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Intro: Often, this parable is preached as pertaining to backsliders. In truth, the correct interpretation is that Jesus is speaking about lost people. The Pharisees and the scribes were upset that Jesus was hanging out with sinners, v. 1-2. Jesus spoke the three parables that comprise this chapter … Continue reading “There’s No Place Like Home – Luke 15:11-32 – Bible study”
The Lost Sibling – Luke 15:25-32 – Bible study
God’s Lost And Found Department #4 Luke 15:25-32 The Lost Sibling Intro: This morning we will conclude our time in God’s Lost and Found Department. We have listened in as the Lord Jesus spoke of a shepherd seeking one lost sheep. We have heard of a woman who was moved to search for one lost … Continue reading “The Lost Sibling – Luke 15:25-32 – Bible study”
A Horrible Place Called Hell – Luke 19:16-31 – Bible study
Luke 16:19-31 A HORRIBLE PLACE CALLED HELL Intro: The mention of Hell elicits many different reactions. Some people react with concern and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus seeking salvation for their own souls. Still others react with hate and revulsion and say that it … Continue reading “A Horrible Place Called Hell – Luke 19:16-31 – Bible study”
An Interview In Hell – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study
Luke 16:19-31 AN INTERVIEW IN HELL Intro: The mention of Hell elicits many different reactions. Some people react with concern and are moved to share Jesus with the lost. Others react with fear and come to Jesus seeking salvation for their own souls. Still others react with hate and revulsion and say that it … Continue reading “An Interview In Hell – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study”
Can God Really Save Your Loved Ones? – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study
Luke 16:19-31 CAN GOD REALLY SAVE YOUR LOVED ONES? Intro: There isn’t a person present this morning that doesn’t have someone whom they love that is lost. It may be a spouse, a child, a parent, a sibling, or it may be a friend or some other relative, but there is someone you care deeply … Continue reading “Can God Really Save Your Loved Ones? – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study”
From Here To Eternity – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study
Luke 16:19-31 FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Intro: Today represents crossroads in the life of some people in this room. You have been afforded an opportunity to gather in the House of the Lord to hear His Word. If you respond to His Word as His Spirit leads you, then this day can be the beginning … Continue reading “From Here To Eternity – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study”
The Truth About Hell – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study
Luke 16:19-31 THE TRUTH ABOUT HELL Intro: I praise God for the modern world in which we live. Just think of the conveniences and gadgets that we have to make our lives easier. Imagine what life would be like if you had none of the wonderful things that accompany our modern world. This world is … Continue reading “The Truth About Hell – Luke 16:19-31 – Bible study”