Sermons on Jesus In Paradise:

They Way To Paradise

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 12, 2025

Like the two thieves on the cross we too have an opportunity while we are still alive and here on earth to choose to be with the Lord or ask for some more of the world. These are two very different destinies and either of the choices have eternal consequences. I hope you will choose Jesus!

Journey with me if you will to the Spring of AD 29. The day started early. It was about half past six on Friday morning. The purple robe was ripped off Jesus’ badly beaten body and a crown of thorns was placed on his head. He was clothed again with his own blood-stained, garment and led to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Anglican

Paradise

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 15, 2019

What happens right after we die? The answer lies in something Jesus said from the Cross.

Paradise Luke 23:32-43 Most of us don’t know when death will sweep us away. Only once in my ministry did I know a person who knew the year of his death. Fred came to me in January 2008 and told me he was going to die that year. I was taken back because he seemed to be in great health, he was sane, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Anglican

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

Paradise Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2015

The criminal on the cross is offered: 1. PRESENT Salvation 2. PERSONAL Salvation 3. PLEASING Salvation Also lessons learned: 1. Never too LATE 2. Never too BAD 3. Never too HARD

Paradise Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross. The first saying of Jesus was a prayer of forgiveness. This morning we have come to the second saying of Jesus on the cross - it is a promise. We aren’t sure of the exact time between these two statements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradise Found Series

Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012

This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 7, 2017

Genesis 2:4-3:24 teaches us that God banishes sinners from Paradise with a view to restoring his perfect Paradise on earth.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Genesis 1-11 that I am calling, “In the Beginning.” I plan to preach only six sermons on these 11 chapters. It is just an overview of redemptive history. Last week I preached a sermon on Genesis 1:1-2:3 about God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The King Of Paradise

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 20, 2001

Jesus is God and King, and we see that on Good Friday.

Luke 23:35-43: Give Me the Heart of a Thief. Is the United States paradise? In my travels, I’ve learned to love the United States. Compared to a lot of other countries, it is paradise. When you look at some other countries, especially the ones that have been on the news lately, you realize ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise Of Paradise Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 8, 2004

Jesus’ 2nd cry from the cross and how it relates to admission to paradise (salvation)

WHAT MOVED THE HEART OF JESUS Part 2: The Promise of Paradise - Luke 23:39-43 > v43 . . . Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise. You know, I have seen a few things and a few places in life. I haven’t seen as much nor traveled as extensively as some of you who’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost... Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Nov 18, 2018

#7 out of 2 Peter. In 2 Peter 10-13, Peter instructs the believer that a day is coming when Paradise Lost will be Regained.

PARADISE LOST…PARADISE REGAINED “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradise Lost Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

When God created the universe, he created it perfect. We lost that perfection that paradise when we sinned. Through Christ we have paradise regained by being Born Again.

Paradise Lost and regained The original intent of Creation was to live in a Paradise atmosphere where all was peaceful. Jacob understood this. In Genesis 49:28 he blesses the twelve tribes he blessed them appropriately. The writer sums up in unequivocal terms the substance of Jacob’s words to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reservation In Paradise

Contributed by Lee Proctor on Feb 1, 2003

Those who relate to Jesus adversarially do not receive any response from HIM; those who request it receive from HIM assurance of existence in paradise.

Text: Luke 23:32-43. Title: “Reservation in Paradise” King James Version Luke 23 32   And there were also two other, malefactors, 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, and the malefactors, one on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2023

Because of our sin, we can’t come in; but since Jesus died on the cross to take our sin, we can now come in.

Paradise Lost Genesis 3:22-24 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2023 Many of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? Growing up, the only good thing about this arrangement was that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to bother my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 18, 2015

After looking at God’s original blessing of creation, this message explores the impact of the fall of humanity from relationship with God and God’s solution in Christ Jesus, to the problem.

Paradise Lost - January 18, 2015 - Sermon on Genesis Chapter 3 Yesterday I walked into a Pharma Plus store near my home to get some meds. As I walked up to the register I noticed a display with Cold Effects, an immune-system booster, on sale. Usually $27.99. now $12.99 with a coupon. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradise Lost?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 11, 2007

Jesus came to this earth to save us but while he was here he was looking for his one. Who would be the one that would truly believe in him just because of who he is not be cause of how he blesses us?

Paradise Lost? Luke 23:32-43 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What is your greatest fear? Different for us at most stages in life. Children fear dark, bullies, monsters, youth fear rejection, not making the team, not getting into the college they want, adults fear losing a job, not getting a promotion, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

Many are fearful of death. We wonder if God will really forgive us and welcome us home. God sent Jesus to earth to reveal to us the reality of life after death and to secure for us a place in heaven. Learn more with today’s message

INTRODUCTION Author Joseph Bayly wrote about death from firsthand experience. He lost all three of his children: one at eighteen days, after surgery. Another died at age five with leukemia. His third child died at eighteen after a sledding accident complicated by hemophilia.As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist