Sermons on Luke 22:54-23:49:

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Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 22, 2016

A sermonette on Judgement and forgiveness, what should we do? It pains us to forgive, it pains us not too, much easier to judge someone than forgive them?

In the book of Luke Chapter 23:34-46 New International Version (NIV) We read about what could possibly three cases of forgiveness: 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46, Matthew 7:2-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

The crucifixion

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Luke 23:32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. NKJV 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:forgiveness Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Words of Jesus from the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Today we are standing on holy ground. Today we stand before the cross of Jesus Christ. At the cross, we see the Master of heaven and earth as He hangs between two thieves. We see the soldiers. We see the swelling crowd and we hear their mocking shouts. We see the cross stained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words:salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

The Thief on the cross

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: SALVATION This morning we again approach the cross and stand on holy ground as continue with our sermon series, “Famous Last Words.” The world likes to immortalize the final words of the rich and famous. The world likes to lift up their final comments as being lofty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Famous Last Words: Trust Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Trusting God with your future

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: TRUST For six brutal hours Jesus hung from the cross between heaven and earth. And during those six hours, He spoke seven times. Seven times He pushed up on the nail in His feet and with a grasp of breath He would speak words filled with such majesty and power and wisdom that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiving The Unforgivable Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 18, 2018

Jesus models forgiving the unforgivable as he prays for forgiveness from the cross. As we recognize that he is praying for us, and that we are no better off than those we need to forgive, we gain the power to draw on the Father's love to forgive others.

Forgiving the Unforgivable Luke 23:32-37 * Seven Last Words from the Cross - Part 1 Today we begin a new seven-week series entitled, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” If you read the crucifixion account in each of the four gospels, you find exactly seven statements or questions Jesus made in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Hope Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2018

At the cross we see an intimate exchange between one criminal and his Messiah. And there we find not only how to have eternal life, but what that life is like. Jesus points us to the original garden relationship we can have with God, ours for the asking.

Heavenly Hope Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 2 * Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 We are in week two of a Lenten series called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We are paying attention to Jesus’ last statements, because last words matter. And as the Son of God, Jesus’ last words reflect the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

From Sinner To Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

During the crucifixion a man who was a certified sinner asked Jesus for forgiveness. Forgiveness was freely given and he died with no good works to his name. This is grace in action.

Message Luke 23:39-43 From Sinner to Saint Through out history the last words of people have become notorious. Let me give you a few examples. Oscar Wilde, who was a 19th century author, looked around his hospital ward and said, “This wallpaper is horrendous, either it goes or I go”. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Jesus On Calvary

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 14, 2018

What Christ did for us at Calvary.

Easter THE WORK OF JESUS ON CALVARY This is the results for all who believe. Luke 23: 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Three Crosses

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018

Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2018

Jesus Spoke seven words on the Cross. The Seventh word was so important and final before his death. "Father I Commit my spirit into your hands". So, very clearly final word, victorious words, courageous word. He ran the race and set an example for us.

Seventh Word of Jesus on the Cross “Father into thy hands I commit my Spirit”. Luke. 23:46. Introduction: Man is a tripartite made up of flesh or Body, spirit and soul. Man was formed out of the dust. Man relates to the world around him. His materiality and frailty as “flesh” is found here. He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Methodist

Cross Of Pain, Cross Of Life

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Sometimes its difficult to really realise the pain and the suffering that Jesus went through on the cross for US! There is art in the form of paintings and sculpture that depicts the crucifixion in some theological aspect rather than reality.

CROSS OF PAIN, CR0SS OF LIFE During these 2 weeks leading up to Easter called passion tide we focus our thoughts and minds to Jesus’s life and in particular His Sufferings. All too often we do not realise the dreadful suffering that Jesus went through on our behalf. The film the Passion of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 27:33-54, Mark 15:25-39, Luke 23:33-47

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

The Stations Of The Cross

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 25, 2018

The final hours of Jesus

Weekend Message/Devotion March 25, 2018 Reading: Mark 14:1-15:47 The Stations of the Cross For years, I have preached the “Stations of the Cross” every Palm Sunday. Why? That is an excellent question. The answer is simple: The stations represent the final steps of our Savior in His journey to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:46-47, John 19:38-40, John 19:28-30, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 20:23-26, John 19:15-27, Luke 23:27-31, Mark 15:1-47, Mark 14:1-72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dying Well Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 1, 2018

In his final word, Jesus teaches us how to die well. He points us to an intimate relationship with a Heavenly Father, to a life that continues after death, and to a completion of all that God has for us in this life.

Dying Well Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 7 * Luke 23:44-46 “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Today we tackle an unusual topic for an Easter Sunday. Usually we talk about life and life everlasting. We’ll get there, but first, let’s consider where that life comes from: death on a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46, John 10:17-18

Denomination: Baptist