Sermons on Luke 23:39-24:8:

The Resurrection

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2005

The resurrection is a reality. However, if the cross had not been a reality, the resurrection could not have been. What then is the relevance to our everyday life?

To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the Christian’s point of view the notable thing about the unbeliever’s world is how much smaller it is. The unbeliever is imprisoned in a decaying universe. Imagine you took a child to the theater to see some tragedy like, say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Life

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon, though timely to the Schiavo case, deals with the issue of what really gives us the right to life!

With the recent developments in the Teri Schiavo case in Florida, one thing that has certainly happened was the issue of the debate about both “the right to die” and “the right to life” has entered a new arena. It has also begun both public and private debate from ethical, moral, constitutional, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflections On The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

reflections on the cross

REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Have Peace In A World Of Turmoil

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even in a world filled with turmoil you can find peace if you know where to look for it.

HOW TO HAVE PEACE IN A WORLD OF TURMOIL LUKE 23:44-49 Everyone is seeking peace. Go to any part of the world and you will find people searching for peace. It may be world peace they are seeking—like the summits between the United States and the other superpowers. They may be seeking peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

"Remember" An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Robert Brent on Jul 28, 2004

Oh how quickly we forget. Even as beleievers we can quickly forget the promises of God in the midst of testing.

“Remember” [Luke 24:6] “He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee...” (Luke 24:6) The old adage states, “Oh how quickly we forget.” I was relieved to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. Everyone does at one time or another, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Experiencing Easter”

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Deals with not just celebrating Easter but experiencing it by placing your faith in Jesus Christ who is alive!

“EXPERIENCING EASTER” TEXT: LUKE 23:32-43 Sunday, April 11, 2004 Now I will talk to the adults [sermon follows children’s message] about the meaning of Easter and having an Easter experience. There are three movies I want you to think about. The first one is It’s a Wonderful Life - George ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

¿dónde Estas Buscándolo Tu?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Apr 23, 2005

Es triste ver en nuestros tiempos como vidas que se llaman ser cristianos manifiestan un vacío en medio de ellos. La mayoría están es búsqueda de una relacion mayor con el Señor, sin embargo le están buscando en medio de los muertos. Es tiempo de tomar

¿DÓNDE ESTAS BUSCÁNDOLO TU? Lectura: Lucas 24:5 Introducción: Es triste ver en nuestros tiempos como vidas que se llaman ser cristianos manifiestan un vacío en medio de ellos. La mayoría están es búsqueda de una relacion mayor con el Señor, sin embargo le están buscando en medio de los muertos. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Preaching Our Lord's Funeral

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------------------ THE PREACHING OUR LORD’S FUNERAL LUKE 23:26-49 You must look at all four gospel to get a composite picture of the death of Christ and then we only have fragmented scene. C. We are told in the Garden that "He began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

That's Just Your Opinion

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 15, 2006

This is just the oponion of one dying thief.

THAT’S JUST YOUR OPINION LUKE 23:33-49 A. I use to listen to a radio talk show hose in L.A. that was super nasty. People would say to him, "That’s just your opinion" and he would always respond, "That’s true, but it is the only one I am qualified to give". B. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Divide At Calvary

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

The Bible tells us that there were two thieves who died with Him that day, however their eternal souls went in totally different directions as one rebelled against the Savior in the middle, and the other received the Savior into His heart. Three crosses

THE GREAT DIVIDE AT CALVARY Luke 23:32-43 There is a signpost high up in the Canadian Rockies. The board says, "The Great Divide". It’s the source of two great river systems, one flowing west into the Pacific Ocean, and the other into the Atlantic. Two raindrops can fall side by side, but will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faithfilled Ones

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 9, 2007

Are you faithful or faithfilled-trusting in God.

Faithfilled Ones Luke 24:1-12 Easter 2007 - April 8, 2007 Certain phrases are often associated with certain people. Specific phrases are often linked to specific people. Monday’s edition of the newspaper, USA today named 25 people whose phrases linger in our memory. The paper compiled 25 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wordsearch

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 4, 2007

The careless, careful and caring words spoken from the three crosses at Calvary.

1. CARELESS WORDS "If thou be Christ, save thyself and us". Spoken by the rebellious thief. (a) His big mistake - He doubted - "If". (b) His bad manners - He demanded - "save thyself and us". Speaking to Almighty God in such a way was both blasphemous and irreverent. 2. CAREFUL WORDS "Dost not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Why Did The Lord Remember Me?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

GOD can forgive us of our sins.

Why did the LORD remember Me? Prayer Luke 23:39-43 King James Version (KJV) 39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Five Heart Experiences In Luke 24

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 5, 2007

Communion Meditation - Different Hearts found in Lk. 24 - Sad, Slow, Burning, Open, & Glad

- World Heart Day celebrated on Sunday September 30, 2007 in over 100 countries all around the world. - Heart disease and stroke is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives each year It is also a major cause of disability. - An estimated 71 million Americans suffer from heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From The Cross

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jul 7, 2005

Our culture has lost its understanding of the Cross. We have forgotten "The Old Rugged Cross."

There is a word that I want to try and lift this morning which is found in 23 chapter of Luke’s gospel, beginning at verse 39. Would you stand for the reading of God’s word. (READ). Thus, for our subject this morning I invite you to join with me prayerfully and reflect on the words, Wisdom From ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist