Sermons on Cry Of The Thieves:

Redemption Rejected Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 3, 2018

This message was preached on Palm Sunday. Many people will shout "Hosanna" on one day and the next will cry out "Crucify Him." The reason why many stop following Jesus often not a matter of disbelief but outright rejection.

Today is Palm Sunday, so called because when Jesus had His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the people were exuberant and waved palm branches and placed them in the road where the Jesus, riding a donkey, walked into Jerusalem. It is interesting to note that palm branches, in that day was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2011

“For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight’” Matthew 3:3.

Theme: Prepare for the Lord Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent simply means the coming or manifestation of Christ. It is used to refer to the first coming of Christ, the birth of Christ, and to His second coming, His return. Before His birth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Lessons

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2019

Trouble teaches you to praise God because He delivers you from trouble; fear God because He provides for you in trouble; and cry out to God because he responds to you in trouble.

Late in the summer of 2004, Bonnie, Charlie, Ivan and Jeanne each decided to enjoy a brief vacation in Florida. Florida welcomes a lot of vacationers to their state every year, but these turned out to be the most unwelcome guests in many years. They caused millions of dollars in damage, and when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Betrayal In The Inner Circle Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Today in Psalm 55, we will explore King David's raw cry of anguish to learn how to handle the deep wound of a friend's betrayal by casting our burden upon the Lord.

Introduction: The Deepest Wound There are many kinds of wounds we suffer in this life. There is the wound of an open enemy, an expected blow that, while painful, is not surprising. But there is another kind of wound, one that cuts far deeper, that poisons the heart in a way no other can. It is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Weep For Me!

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Apr 16, 2022

As Jesus traveled to the cross, he stopped to speak to women crying over his death. Jesus not only noticed their tears, he redirected them. In doing this, he notices and redirects our tears as well.

When Jesus approached Bethany and learned that Lazarus died, Jesus wept. When Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw a city that would reject peace, Jesus wept. But when Jesus was approaching the cross and saw a crowd weeping for him, he said, “Do not weep for me, weep for yourselves and your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:28-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Justice Will Prevail, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2020

Life can be hard and unfair. We cry out for justice and wait for it. We may never experience justice in this world, but God promises us that He is a just God and that justice will prevail in the next world.

A. Have you noticed in life that justice can be hard to come by? 1. One day a defendant stood before the judge and the judge announced, “Tell me, sir, do you have anything to offer this court before it passes sentence?” a. The defendant replied, “No, your honor, I have nothing to offer this court, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:29-31, Revelation 20:11-12, Romans 2:16, Hebrews 6:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Live In The Finished Work Of Christ - John 19:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2025

There are words that echo through history—powerful, unforgettable words - but none of those words compare to the most important declaration ever spoken: ‘It is finished!’

Go! And Live in the Finished Work of Christ - John 19:30 Introduction: A Cry That Changed History There are words that echo through history—powerful, unforgettable words. “We shall fight on the beaches.” “I have a dream.” “Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” But none of those words compare to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Hebrews 10:12, Romans 6:10, Colossians 2:14-15, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9, Ephesians 3:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Way To Make A Lasting Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The apostles did not fellowship with those who kept crying, "What is in it for me?" Do not spend your time associating with selfish people who are not willing to grow up in Christ. Perhaps, the biggest opponents for the advancement of the kingdom of God a

1. Everyone wants to make a positive difference, but few seem to know how. However, many people become so indifferent that end up having more of a negative than a positive influence on those around them ö not the apostles. Dr. Luke wrote, "And the congregation of those who believed were of one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stories Of The Stones

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Sep 30, 2004

Jesus told the Pharisees that, "If these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." I wonder, what sort of story would a stone tell us, if it suddenly discovered a voice of its own?

I. Introduction A. This passage has often been misinterpreted that, should the people hold their peace, then the Lord would cause the very stones to begin to praise Him. 1. In Matt. 3:9 and Luke 3:8, we find John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness; he declares “...That God is able of these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rosh Hashanah In Christ

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Sep 27, 2003

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. In scripture this day is called the "day of blowing trumpets". We call the trumpets Shofar. It is necessary to blow the Shofar to produce particular sounds. These sounds represent the desperate cry of a sinner that real

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Rosh Hashanah In CHRIST Leviticus 23:24 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 9/27/2003 ____________________________________ Shalom, Since today is Sept 27, 2003. For a Jew this is Rosh Hashanah. I felt this was simply a Word In Due Season. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:24, Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Examination

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 3, 2008

Prayer is the main way we connect and communicate with our heavenly father. I believe that when God’s people do as David did and see the greatness of God and respond with a cry for deep examination revival will come.

Intro: Our planned revival time is drawing close. September 14 through 17 is our scheduled fall revival. I have some important questions to ask you this morning. Is it enough to place the revival meeting on the calendar? Is it enough to contact radio stations and hand out flyers and contact ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Chain Reaction In The Manger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

This morning I want to look at 6 ways our world has been shaped by the divine chain reaction that was started by a baby’s cry in a dark & dirty stable over 2,000 years ago.

A Chain Reaction in a Manger (Inspired by Rev. John Hamby’s message “What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?”) December 22, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, speaker Introduction: A In Frank Capra’s Christmas Classic “It’s a Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

America's Great Heritage And Hope

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 30, 2015

How to find the hope we need: 1. Remember God's rescues (vs. 1-3). 2. Cry out for God's compassion (vs. 4-9). 3. Trust in God's truth (vs. 8-13).

America's Great Heritage and Hope Psalm 85:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 2, 2014 *On July 4th, 1776, King George III of England wrote about the day in his diary, and this is what he wrote: "July 4, 1776: Nothing happened today." (1) *He couldn't have been farther ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Are Surrounded Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 1, 2012

Are there times in your life when you feel penned in on every side and there is no where to turn for relief? Do you ever cry yourself to sleep only to wake up early? If so, then these psalms are for your comfort and hope.

Many think that Psalm 3 and 4 go together. Psalm 3 was to be sung in the morning and Psalm 4 in the evening. If this is true, then the situations are likely the same—David’s fleeing from his son, Absalom, who was trying to take over the kingship of Israel and kill his own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Longing For Something Better Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011

When our suffering life connects with our prayer life – it sends a cry out to the heavenly realms which God hears. Some thoughts about suffering and where it fits in to our temporary lives on this earth.

Longing for Something Better Romans 8:18-28 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God