Sermons on Luke 22:39-23:55:

Following Afar Off

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

Following Jesus

Many of us are following as Peter was afar off. Jesus commanded us to take up our cross daily and follow Him. The cross identifies us as His followers so it behooves us to follow close to our Lord, our Master, our General, our Savior. Why follow Jesus? I. Not because we have to. No compulsion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:20-62

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 20, 2007

The first in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

A person’s last words are important. We hang on to the dying words of those closest to us. We pass on the final words of great leaders for the next generation. It’s as if we are waiting for them to sum everything up in a few final statements. Some are famous: Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Will Be With Me Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Mar 21, 2007

The second in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

As he was dying on the cross, Jesus Christ made a few final statements – seven to be exact – that deserve our attention. • Seven statements from a dying man to a dying world. • Seven statements that provide insight to a generation searching for answers. • Seven statements that reveal the heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 27, 2007

The final sermon in a series on the seven sayings of Christ from the cross.

You are not really prepared to live unless you are prepared to die. Death is inevitable. It is an appointment, and only God knows the hour. That is why it is wonderful to be a Christian. You can have confidence in life because you are ready for death. In these verses, we learn how our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Silence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Communion Meditation for July 9, 2006

(1) The word ‘vacation’ according to the Webster’s Second New Riverside Dictionary means ‘a period of time for pleasure, rest, or relaxation.’ Europeans call ‘taking a vacation’ ‘taking a holiday’ or ‘going on holiday’ and for some the month of August is a month of taking their holiday. In fact, in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Texting

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 21, 2006

Texting on my mobile was a parable on praying.

Most children and many adults have a mobile. It’s a valuable tool of communication, not only as a portable phone, but also in word messages known as ‘texting’. We were on holiday in Canada and found it so useful to keep in touch with our family by sending and receiving text messages as we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

What do we see when looking toward Calvary?

I. I See What God Is Like Jn 3.16-17; Rom 5.8, 8.3 II. I See What Sin Is Like A. The Bible affirms that sin made the cross a reality Is 53.5-6; Mt 26.28; Rom 4.25 B. Sin cant be taken/ treated lightly i. Rom 1.29-32; Gal 5.19-21 ii. But I don’t … iii. Matthew 25.31-46 iv. 1 John 1.8-10 v. James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Pit Bull Mentality Pt. 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 29, 2007

This sermon reassures the believer that we have our salvation because Jesus the Christ refused to come down from that old rugged cross because of His Pit Bull Mentality.

Introduction: Pit bulls are some of the most vicious dogs that an owner can purchase. They are known by society for holding on relentlessly to their victim until dead. Once they grab hold, they are determined not to let go. They are focused with a made up mind not to release their prey. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Meet You Where You Are

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 22, 2007

Funeral Service For Marie McNeill in Dunn North Carolina at the Dafford Funeral Home on Saturday, October 17, 2007

Introduction This sermon is not for my cousin Marie McNeill because her book of life is closed. She had her opportunity to establish a relationship with Jesus the Christ. This sermon is for those of you that don’t know Jesus the Christ for yourself. This sermon is for those of you that do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Saw

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

From the cross, what did Jesus see?

What Jesus Saw Lk 23:26-46 INTRO: Christmas season is a time of remembering the baby Jesus & the Christmas story 1. Next Sunday is Christmas and of course we will concentrate on the nativity story 2. But today I want us to see past the Birth to the purpose of Jesus being born ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-46

Denomination: Baptist

"Father, Forgive Them.”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

“Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Into Your Hands

Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006

Even though Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John differ, in the accounts of Jesus’ passion, the fact that they all agree on is that he died.

INTO YOUR HANDS LUKE 23:44-46 WE HAVE HERE THE LAST WORDS OF JESUS, ACCORDING TO LUKE. MATTHEW, MARK, AND JOHN GIVE DIFFERENT LAST WORDS AS HE DIES. EVEN THOUGH THEY DIFFER, THE FACT THEY ALL AGREE ON IS, THAT AFTER THESE WORDS HE DIED. HIS DEATH HAD BEEN FORETOLD THROUGHOUT CHURCH HISTORY, AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Back, Back, Way Back

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Oct 22, 2006

A look at how Simon changed to Peter, the rock; how he changed from following Christ from a distance to stepping forward in His committment to Christ. A challenge on committment to all believers.

Back, Back, Way Back Rev. Dan Mahan “Peter was following far behind.” Luke 22:54 In Matt. 16:13-19, Jesus asked the disciples a question. “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” The response varied: “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah or Jeremiah or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54

The Theif

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 27, 2006

Which thief are you most like? Repentant or defiant?

Luke 23:39 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 condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran