Sermons on Crucified Thieves:

What The Resurrection Means To Me

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

What does the cross mean to you?

What the resurrection means to me ( Luke 22:63-65, Luke 23:26-56, Luke 24:1-3) _________________________________________ Easter is an awesome time of the year. Spring is in the air. Flowers are all in bloom. The earth is coming alive again after a dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inspiration Of Jesus: Always Inspiring! Series

Contributed by Thomas Gaskill on Aug 27, 2011

Jesus gives us an example to follow. He was always inspiring.

Jesus - Always Inspiring! Thomas A. Gaskill August 21, 2011 Selections from 1 Corinthians 10:23,24,31,11:1 NKJV (23) All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify. (Thayer: to promote growth in Christian wisdom, affection, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Create In Me A Pure Heart

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 13, 2007

Examining how we need to have a heart change!

Create in me a Pure Heart Psalm 51; Psalm 101 Introduction Where is your heart at today? What fills your heart most when you wake up in the morning? What thoughts do you hide deep in your heart that only you know about? I have news for you; God already knows what’s in there! This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To The Cross Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 9th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Jesus endured horrible things for you and I. Last week we talked about the fact that Jesus was forced to carry His cross. He had been beaten and humiliated to the point that He could hardly move, but yet was forced to carry the cross. The suffering and humiliation did not stop there. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

His Manifold Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Manifold Sorrows

His Manifold Sorrows Isaiah 53 v. 3 "He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not." He is a:- 1. Suffering Saviour - "He is despised and rejected of men." Handels Messiah - head ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Holiness

Obadiah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 25, 2020

All verses with some commentary, footnotes from Biblegateway.com

OBADIAH - Edom Will Be Humbled (border of Israel and Jordan) 1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord [a]GOD concerning (A)Edom—(B)We have heard a report from the LORD, And an (C)envoy has been sent among the nations saying, “(D)Arise and let us go against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013

A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

“Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

World Hunger Offering Day

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010

The OT Law of Israel presented the principle of solicitude for the needy thru concrete actions. Christians must adapt these tutorial lessons by the heart of Christ. The Church must exercise the principle of solicitude for the needy concretely.

The Causes of Hunger: From NAMB—Issues & Answers: Hunger The causes of hunger are multidimensional & deny the temptation of simple answers. Hunger does not result simply from the lack of rain or overpopulation. It is not just a matter of poor economic choices. Hunger is complex & often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Cross

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 20, 2002

A look at the words spoken during the final week of Jesus’ life.

Move #1: Introduction - Every year, Ozark Christian College puts together an Easter program that’s filled with drama and music highlighting the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And for several years in a row, I was a part of the production. Not as a singer! But as one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Criminal's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...the thief's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Criminal’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 32:39-43

Denomination: Apostolic

From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 11, 2025

As we have read through the final hours of Jesus’ life, we journeyed from Gethsemane to Golgotha.

From Gethsemane to Golgotha Luke 22-23 Scriptures read in the service before the sermon: Luke 22:31-34 Luke 22:39-48 Luke 22:54-65 Introduction As we have read through the final hours of Jesus’ life, we journeyed from Gethsemane to Golgotha. On the Mount of Olives, Jesus prayed with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Shout From The Cross

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 29, 2010

The wrenching words of Jesus ushered forth from his lips while his sacrificial blood splashed on the ground. While his body is in excruciating pain and his tongue is tormented in thirst – Jesus cries out from those parched lips and says “FATHER FORGIVE

A SHOUT FROM THE CROSS INTRO: The last word’s of a dying person are normally never forgotten. I have witnessed some pour out their hearts to God while others linger off into eternity quietly. Usually the last words of a dying person conveys their innermost thoughts, values, priority and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 9, 2007

The message looks at the identity of Jesus as found in John 7. The brothers, the people, the Pharisees and Jesus give us the answer to the question, "Who is Jesus?"

Who is Jesus? John 7:1-44 Introduction In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but divinely called. 9% states Jesus was divine because ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Minds On Things Above

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 9, 2007

Easter (A) -- Fix your minds on things above and not on earthly things. Believers are raised with Christ and believers are to live like Christ.

FIX YOUR MINDS ON THNGS ABOVE (Outline) April 8, 2007 - EASTER SUNDAY - Colossians 3:1-4 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: The friends of Jesus looked at the empty cross on Good Friday. They wondered what would happen next. On that first Easter they saw a tomb that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran