Sermons on Crucified Criminals:

Leadership Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2024

There is a difference between being a leader and seeking power.

Leadership Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Christian Leadership / Mark 10:41–45 Jesus offers us a better way to lead. INTRODUCTION - The topic at hand today is one that I love to discuss: the subject of leadership. - When the disciples were with Jesus, they thought Jesus would be a worldly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crucifixion Of Christ Explained

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 26, 2023

Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the Cross.

2023.06.25.Sermon Notes.The Crucifixion of CHRIST Explained William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Did you ever wonder why JESUS had to die on a cross of all the ways that HE could have died? There is a deep meaning of forgiveness, redemption and restoration behind the Crucifixion of CHRIST on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Genesis 3:22-24, Genesis 3:15, Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10, Revelation 1:7, Genesis 2:21-23, John 19:31-37, Genesis 3:17-18, John 19:1-4, John 1:29, 1 Peter 1:19-21, John 19:28-30, Romans 8:13-17, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conquering Christ Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 11, 2023

Why did Jesus die? Each verse gives part of the answer- Isaiah is still on Friday but we see hints of Sunday (Easter) here (Title, Outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-conquering-christ/)

HoHum: Been on Friday the past few months in Isaiah 53. Love this rendition from S.M. Lockridge: It’s Friday, Jesus is praying, Peter’s a sleeping, Judas is a betraying, But Sunday’s a comin’ It’s Friday, Pilate’s struggling, the council is conspiring, the crowd is vilifying, they don’t even know ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10-12, Psalm 128:6, John 1:12-13, Revelation 1:18, 1 Samuel 17:53, Philippians 2:5-11, Acts 8:34-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?

1. ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cancels Your Debt Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 30, 2025

Have you ever been in debt?

Title: Jesus Cancels Your Debt Intro: Have you ever been in debt? Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by Gerry Takaria on Jul 12, 2025

There are moments in life when storms rage, when pain and uncertainty threaten our peace. Yet, there is a profound declaration that echoes through the ages: "It is well with my soul."

"It Is Well with My Soul" Introduction There are moments in life when storms rage, when pain and uncertainty threaten our peace. Yet, there is a profound declaration that echoes through the ages: "It is well with my soul." This phrase, immortalized by Horatio Spafford after ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

The Jesus You Should Know PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the revelation of Jesus in Scripture, history, and personal faith, emphasizing His divine nature, incarnation, and transformative impact on our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the opening of the Gospel of John as we explore the Jesus of Scripture, the Jesus of History, and the Jesus of Faith. C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Christ is the Son of God who became man for us, and then we are Sons of God who must become men for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Topics: Real Jesus

He Did It All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Explores Jesus' purposeful sacrifice, His selflessness, and the promise of eternal salvation.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. We gather today, not as individuals, but as a community of believers, united in our common love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because He is. We are here, not because we have all the answers, but because He does. In the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Topics: Jesus, Paved The Way

The Revelation Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2002

how Christ reveals to the Sanhedrin that he is the CHrist

The Revelation of the Christ John 18: Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-68

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007

In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2002

what heaven is, and how it effects us

October 27, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Heaven Heaven. Oh that we were there, oh that we were there! We sing about it. We talk about it. We look forward to it. If there’s one teaching you would think everyone would be in favor of - it would be the teaching about heaven. But if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Three Parades - Palm Sunday

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 10, 2003

The three Parades. A sermon for Palm sunday that looks at three different Parades from the Bible -each of which we can learn new lessons.

The Three great Processions. Everyone loves a procession. A few years ago all of New Zealand celebrated and the Team New Zealand members triumphantly paraded down Queen street in Auckland to a tumoltuous welcome as they bought honme the America’s cup. But the cabinet is now empty. This week the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Esther 6:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wise And The Otherwise (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2005

In order to know if you are truly wise or otherwise, you must first know what true wisdom is. In today’s lesson, James teaches two important truths about the nature of true wisdom.

Scripture Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors in our day. He is also the second richest man in the world, with an estimated worth of $44 billion. Buffett is so famous that a special edition of the Monopoly board game features him and his companies. A couple of months ago, in June 2005, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Petitions, Part One Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 19, 2006

A sure way to learn about anything is to study about it and observe the life of someone who does what you want to learn to do. Learning about the powerful ministry of prayer, necessitates taking note of what the Bible teaches about the prayer life of Chr

Turn your Bibles to Hebrews 5:7 Title: Divine Petitions Theme: Examining the Prayer Life of Christ / Part # 1 Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational