Sermons on Coming Like A Thief:

The Thief

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the other is the enemy / opposition, whether it is a war... a battle... a football game The Best Way to go up against the opposition, is t

INTRODUCTION: John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they (you) may have life, and have it to the full. (KJV- more abundantly) Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thief That Believed

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2012

The story of the dying thief is a perfect example of Christ’s power to save and of His generous willingness to receive all who come to Him, regardless of how good or bad they are. The saving of the dying thief is much more similar to our salvation experie

The Thief That Believed “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, "To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”-Luke 23:42-43. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Primary Signs Of Jesus' Return - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 27, 2023

The Bible doesn't specifically say what day Jesus will return to Earth to set up His Kingdom, but it does say it "will come like a thief in the night" and tells us some events that must occur first (1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV).

"when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place." (Matthew 24:33-34 ESV) Let's look at the primary biblical signs of Jesus' return. 1. Gospel Preached ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33-34, Isaiah 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Acts 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Comes Back Like That

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 5, 2001

We are called to live as those living in the light for Christ is coming for those who have separated themselves from the night.

WHAT IF JESUS COMES BACK LIKE THAT ROMANS 13: 8-14 DECEMBER 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION: What If Jesus Came Back Like That by Collin Ray TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day, the first Sunday in Advent, calls us to think of the soon coming of Christ. Just like Collin’s song, we never quite seem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Thief Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 1, 2020

To establish that Jesus, while on the cross, may have saved the thief after he said: "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." Is the Lord's answer: "Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise," His words of pardon? Many teach this is so!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Was The Thief Saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this sermon, we will discuss the theme: “Was The Thief Saved?” Another lesson in the sermon series is "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46, John 19:1-18, John 19:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Like A Child

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 21, 2005

Christ clearly teaches that it is not religious observance or our goodness that saves. Christ teaches that it simply takes child-like faith. But what does it mean to come to God in child-like faith?

Disclaimer: Concepts and source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledgethese sources whenever possible. COMING LIKE A CHILD LUKE 18:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Sandwiched between the accounts of a Pharisee who believed that he would go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

When will Jesus return? Are we too focused on His return tomorrow that we forget to obey Him today?

There are various theories on how this will happen…theories that are widely believed today: Nuclear war, meteor, aliens, natural disasters, global warming, others say disease will wipe out the human race. ILL - Warm August night 1980 Sunday night A thief in the night, a distant thunder. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Thief Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 8, 2020

Jesus came to rescue you, not just forgive you but heal, redeem, and restore you too. It's not just about what you've done, it's also about what's been done to, said to, and said about you.

Now that’s funny I don’t care who you are. Hey, isn’t it great to be able to laugh in church? Yeah. Life is hard and laughter is good. Most of us don’t laugh enough, most church people don’t laugh enough. One of the things that I love the most in this place that we call DCC is the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

The Theory Of The Thief

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

the thief in prophecy analyzed

THE THEORY OF ’THE THIEF’ Just as in many other theories, prophecy ’scholars’ have gone astray due to faulty interpretations of specific texts of Scripture. One of these false interpretations is ’THE THIEF’ mentioned in distinct ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Thief!!!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

God tells the one who steals to stop, trust Him to provide for his needs, and work to give to others.

August 27, 2000 Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28 “Stop thief !!” -or- “The only thing that God allows you to steal is 2nd base” INTRODUCTION I became personally acquainted with robbers and robbery 11 years ago, when just after I was married, Tammy turned to me and said, “What’s yours’ is mine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not The Thief Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 17, 2003

What do you do when life doesn’t make sense?

SERIES TITLE: The Life God Promised SERMON TITLE: God Is Not The Thief SERMON TEXT: John 10:10 John 10:10 - The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I remember times in South Louisiana when the fog was so dense that I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Changed Thief

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Mar 30, 2010

Matthew shows 2 thieves taunting Christ. Luke records 1 thief taunting and the 2nd thief repenting. Surveying the words of Christ on the cross and how they may have impacted the repentant thief.

Matt 27:35-44 (key = v. 44) Even the robbers [plural, both robbers] who were crucified with Him reviled Him … Luke 23:35-43 I. QUESTION – RECONCILING THE TWO ACCOUNTS A. Matthew 27 (Both Criminals Mocking); Luke 23 (One Criminal Mocking) B. At First, Both Mocked, Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

It Takes A Thief Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2008

Not only SIMPLE STEALING, but 5 other types of SOPHISTICATED STEALING, as well as the truth about SPIRITUAL STEALING. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

It Takes a Thief Exodus 20:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakesAThief.html The popular TV show is back, where crooks teach us how to protect ourselves from people like them. But the Bible says, we ARE people like them! Synonyms for stealing: Extortion, burglary, defraud, misappropriate, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Thief?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 17, 2014

Three kinds of Thieves the the Bible speaks about.

c Scripture: Exodus 20:15 The popular TV show is back, where crooks teach us how to protect ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Catch A Thief

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2010

God uses us, even in our desire to have and to take, to turn around and give life more abundantly to those who have been hurt, even by the church.

Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD August 26, 1984; First Baptist Church of Wheaton, MD, September 17, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 14, 1984 The most delicious of all the thrillers, the most engrossing of all the movie mysteries, is the kind in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist