Sermons on Crucified Criminals:

Paradise Today Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

Only by God’s grace can we find salvation, even at the last moment.

First Baptist Church February 17, 2002 Luke 23:32-43 "Express to Paradise" Jesus was whipped and beaten. But He was not the only one that Friday morning. There were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

21 Thoughts For Meditation On The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the nature of the sufferings of Jesus Christ and it often reflects the sufferings we face in our own life.

21 THOUGHTS FOR MEDITATION ON THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST 1) JESUS SUFFERED FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS: Often we are willing to suffer for our own benefit but let us learn to suffer for the benefit of others. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE ********************************** Isaiah 53:4-6 Surely he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Punishing The Innocent And Powerful Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 6, 2016

Pilate's examination of Jesus stands to prove the innocence of our Savior.

Punishing The Innocent and Powerful John 19:1-16 Today we begin John 19 and watch our Lord Jesus take the punishment for sin. At the end of John 18, Barabbas was granted his freedom in a prisoner exchange in which the Son of God was condemned to die. Look at John 19:1-16: “So then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Does Not Depend…. Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

Jesus’ love does not depend on what you can do for Him - not at all.

One of criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man had done ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2013

Jesus is the Lord of everything in all of the universe

Jesus is Lord Romans 9:9-10 September 15, 2013 National Back to Church Sunday Morning Service Have you ever thought about why Jesus was crucified? Why Jesus died? We don’t often like to think about such things, even in church. We are far more likely to make celebration of Easter than we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

"jesus Arose!"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 22, 2019

This is an Easter Sermon.

“JESUS AROSE!” MATTHEW 28:1-10 CWBC – 4/21/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – This is it, Christ-follower! This is the day! - The day of victory! - The day of rejoicing! - The day of celebration! - The day of conquest! - There’s no other day like it on the calendar! - There’s no other event like it in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2018

The first word from the cross is for forgiveness. In it, Jesus makes some key declarations.

1. Scripture Reading Before Sermon: Matthew 5.43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch The Lamb

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 22, 2001

Have we taken the the cross of Christ for granted? Take another look as we watch the Lamb!

Watch the Lamb Acts 13:26-29 Good Friday service 2001 Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC A. The Message Sent to Us Carla Muir told this story: There was a certain old recluse who lived deep in the mountains of Colorado. When he died, distant relatives came from the city to collect his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Responses To The Cross Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003

Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

Convinced Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Apr 18, 2022

Have you ever thought about what it was that convinced the Centurion?

Introduction What a bleak, wretched scene it must have been that day outside Jerusalem at Galgothia! Which is actually the cities garabage dump. when the Lord Jesus gave His life to save our souls. It was a day when all of Hell was unleashed against Jesus. It was a day when those who should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 1, 2021

A sermon for Good Friday evening as we celebrate Holy Communion from the pre-sanctified elements from maundy Thursday - This sermon looks at the price Christ paid, and doesn't pull its punches.

In the name of our crucified saviour, Amen. Tonight we weep, and lament, our churches are bare, we will shortly extinguish the light of Christ, and the whole church contemplates the events of today, and now sits in the darkness of the realisation of the death of our saviour, and the time of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 18: 28 – 40

John 18: 28 – 40 Kangaroo Court 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2014

There are many remarkable conversion stories in the Bible, but none as remarkable at the thief on the cross—the most unlikely person ever to ask to go to heaven. This sermon explains why he had the audacity to ask this every thing of Christ on the cross.

Christ’s Most Remarkable Convert Chuck Sligh April 13, 2014 TEXT: Luke 23:32-43 – “And there were also two other, malefactors [evil-doers, or criminals], led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Holy?

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

I am holy. You have got to be kidding.

In Jesus Name. I am Holy? You have got to be kidding. Isaiah 53:5, 11 God calls us TO BE HOLY. God, Our Creator, wants ultimate blessedness and joy for us. He created us to share and manifest his glory. Sin is what de-humanizes us, causes us to be less whole, less human, and less joyful. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of Golgotha

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 9, 2007

Golgotha has never been known as a place of beauty, In this message we see how that wretched place became a place of greatness

THE GREATNESS OF GOLGOTHA Mark 15:22-25 Intro: Three times in the Bible you find the word Golgotha, Matthew 27:33, Mark 15:22 and John 19:17. Only once in the Bible do you find the word Calvary in Luke 23:33. Both of these words speak of the same place and have the same meaning. Golgotha ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational