Sermons on Bearing A Cross:

"Father Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002

While on the cross, Jesus made seven utterances or statements. My task and purpose today is to preach on the fires of just one of those statements. " Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s.

Luke 23:34 “FATHER FORGIVE THEM, FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO” Some insert are credited to A. W. Pink’s Intro: The crucifixion procession arrived at Calvary a little before nine o’clock on Friday morning. The two thieves were fastened to their crosses and raised into place. Next the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

A Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 18, 2005

In view of the ’Passion Week’ we all begin at the great account of Jesus entering Jerusalem. This great event would begin a journey that would end at the cross--but the end was just the beginning. Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem proved His triumph

There are (3) Developments that transpired with Jesus entering Jerusalem. I. The Anticipation for the King Many centuries have passed with nations anticipating a mighty king. Israel had seen its share of kings: Saul, David, and Solomon each reigned 40 years in the United Kingdom. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"What Changed His Mind?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 26, 2006

When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Simple thre

Title: “What changed his mind?” When Jesus was first placed on the cross both thieves, mocked on Jesus. What caused the repentant thief to change his mind? Knowing the answer to that question will help us, in our efforts in bringing others to that same place of repentance. Note this text in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Carpenter's Cloth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 22, 2006

This is taken from Sigmund Brouwer’s wonderful book of the same name. This speaks of the cross being only part of God’s plan of salvation for us, the empty tomb being the other. Jesus the carpenter wants to complete His work in us.

John 20:1-9 – The Carpenter’s Cloth Tonight I’m going to share a thought with you that I read several years ago, and it has blessed me ever since. In fact, likely, you remember it since I read it to you on my 1st Easter Sunday message in Doaktown and Blissfield. I hope that it encourages you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Ignorant Errors, Careless Mistakes, Or Plain Old Sin

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2004

Message on the First Word from the Cross, for a Good Friday Seven Last Words service. Jesus prays for forgiveness for the anonymous "they" who permit a society to be valueless, for those who profit from the misery of others, for those who pride themselve

One of life’s scariest moments comes when, two or three days after you have taken an exam at school, the teacher shows up ready to pass out the results. Maybe you sit poised on the edge of your chair, if you think you’ve done well; or you slump down in the seat, trying to look as though you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Deliverance From Trouble

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 20, 2006

God hears your cry and deliverance from your trouble is on the way! The reason that God hears your cry in the midst of affliction is because He has declared you righteous through Jesus Christ and what He did for you at the cross.

Deliverance from Trouble By Greg Johnson December 20, 2006 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Psalm 34:17 God does something the moment an individual falls at the foot of the cross. It is instantaneous. The moment we make Jesus our Lord and our Savior, exercising faith in His provided ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Savior

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 20, 2007

Psalm 22 is the PSALM OF THE CROSS and the very prophecy of our Savior’s sufferings. But it goes deeper than that. Christ speaks to us about what has been provided as direct consequences of His loving and selfless sacrifice. This is the Holy Ground of

The Savior Griffith Baptist Church – 11/18/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 22 Introduction: An elderly gentleman was out walking with his young grandson. "How far are we from Home?" he asked the grandson. The boy answered, "Grandpa, I don’t know." The grandfather asked, "Well, where are you?" ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006

By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Copy Lord Of Thine Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011

Sometimes you may feel like there's no hope of ever enjoying life again, but God’s grace provides more than enough life and blessings for you and for all people. There is hope and restoration because of Jesus' death on the cross.

Series Introduction: We are counting down to Easter. It’s the highest day in the church year. However, there is only one way to arrive at the empty tomb of Easter Sunday. We need to travel to Jesus’ cross. As we look at the cross and the blessings Jesus made possible by his death, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

Every conversion was unique and each was remarkable in its own way, but perhaps the most remarkable convert in Jesus’s earthly ministry was the thief on the cross. 1) It was based on a remarkable prophecy; 2) the thief prayed a remarkable prayer; & 3) Jes

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 16, 2000 (Skeleton of this outline comes from Preach for a Year #3, pp. 63-64. The meat on the skeleton is mine alone and should not be held against the author of Preach for a Year. :-) TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of All: Lord Indeed Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 18, 2012

Transfiguration Sunday: Who is Jesus? Maybe better asked, "Who is Jesus to you?" We fail to truly recognize Jesus when we don’t understand his full divinity and his willingness to suffer and die on the cross for our sake.

Who is Jesus? - All-around great guy? Great teacher? Prophet? Savior? God? If you wanted to take the easy way out – your answer would simply be, “Yes.” But I’m not going to let you get away with that. Truly knowing Jesus touches more than understanding. It touches more than knowing ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Caleb The Gray Haired Conqueror

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage

Text: Joshua 14:6-15 (NASB) Introduction: This passage centers on a man called Caleb. Caleb was a part of Israel when they departed from Egypt. He was there when God divided the waters of the Red Sea. For your information - Israel crossing the Red Sea is a picture of Salvation. Free from bondage ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedient Unto Death

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Way Is The Best Way!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 4, 2008

What Christ did for us on the cross brought joy to our God and Saviour. It was not the suffering but the fact He was give us a new and better way. It was the LOVE OF GOD. In this outline we share a few of the acts of God’s wonderful love to us.

GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY! What Christ did for us on the cross brought joy to our God and Saviour. It was not the suffering but the fact He was give us a new and better way. It was the LOVE OF GOD. In this outline we share a few of the acts of God’s wonderful love to us. Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing ...read more