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Saved Before Easter

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 13, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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A sermon, for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter, explaining that the THIEF ON THE CROSS was saved by faith alone.

INTRODUCTION On a never to be forgotten day, while a mob of bloodthirsty, mocking Jews, Romans, and other Gentiles looked on, three men were nailed to three crosses on a hill then known as "Golgotha(which means The Place of the Skull.)(Matthew 27:33)" Today, most Christians refer to the hill as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey To The Cross Part Iii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 14, 2003

based on 19 ratings

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THE POWER OF THE CROSS IS THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND THE PROMISE OF PARADISE!

THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART III: THE POWER OF THE CROSS LUKE 23: 26 – 43 PALM/PASSION SUNDAY APRIL 13, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Think you are having a bad day? Karen Miller Sent this! There was a case in one hospital’s Intensive Care ward where patients always died in the same bed, on Sunday morning, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

Two Responses - One Savior

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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From a simple look at the two thieves hanging with Jesus, we find that there are really only two choices to make about Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Last week I said that from Genesis to Revelation there has only ever been one plan of salvation, “for by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast.”(1) Today we look back at the cross by faith and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Does Not Depend…. Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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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

Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

based on 7 ratings

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The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 4,335 views

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 1, 2003

based on 76 ratings

| 68,857 views

We can always learn lessons from a thief, usually it’s what not to do. But in this case this thief teaches us four lessons that are worth following if we want to hear those words someday for ourselves, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."

Last week we started a series on the seven statements of Christ from the cross. Words that give us tremendous insight for our own lives. Last week in the words, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”, we saw the forgiveness of Christ as he forgave the very people who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 2:43

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does The Cross Mean To You? (Good Friday)

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 12, 2002

based on 277 ratings

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For that one thief on the cross, the crucifixion of Jesus changed everything. So for us.

What is the most common religious symbol in the world? In our part of the world, the most common religious symbol is the cross. You see the cross on churches. You see the cross in jewelry. Athletes cross themselves sometimes during sporting events. What does the cross mean to you? It wasn’t ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Presence Of Hope

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 22, 2002

based on 236 ratings

| 31,101 views

A salvation message outlining the hope found in Christ.

IN THE PRESENCE OF HOPE Luke 23:39-43; Isaiah 55:6,7 Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40. But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

based on 50 ratings

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By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradise Today Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 1, 2002

based on 103 ratings

| 14,817 views

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

With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by David Swensen on Mar 5, 2002

based on 108 ratings

| 15,356 views

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

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

based on 3,939 ratings

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Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Three Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002

based on 278 ratings

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Each of the crosses on Calvary represent something very important about the death of Christ.

The Three Crosses On Calvary In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III, and from then on he became well known as a premier Shakespearean actor. He performed Hamlet in New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

based on 41 ratings

| 5,018 views

An imaginative reconstruction of the dialogue between the repentant and unrepentant thieves, to be spoken by two preachers. Focuses on the old dilemma, whether God hears prayer.

Unrepentant Thief (U): "Should the wise answer with windy knowledge, and fill themselves with the east wind? Should they argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which they can do no good? ... What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

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