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  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Other Thief

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 8, 2012
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    The other thief shifts our focus from the more familiar thief. We know the one that ask Christ for a memorial. But what about the "the other thief" who died insulting the Lord?

    The text teaches many lessons. Let’s consider the following thoughts: I. There are Only Two Types of People in the World: believers and unbelievers. II. There is no Salvation in Physical Closeness to Jesus. (The other thief hung next to Christ without accepting Him) He hung next to the "bread of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Study In Luke 23:32-49

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012
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    It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

    05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Seven Sayings From The Cross-Number 2. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2012
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    My situation is not my destination

    A person said today on TV, taking about someone who had committed a terrible crime. Said, “Hell will burn hotter for them!” I understand what she meant when she said that, that the punishment would fit the crime, but the truth is Hell is going to be hot for anybody that winds up there…Nobody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living And Dying With The Choices That We Make

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2012
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    The men on the three crosses at calvary were all there because of the choices they made.

    Living and Dying With the Choices That We Make Luke 23:32-43 Intro: Life is full of choices. Once upon a time there was a court jester who had served the Caliph at Baghdad and his court, keeping them amused whenever they called on him. One day in a moment of thoughtlessness, he offended the Caliph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Sears avatar

    Paradise Found Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012
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    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

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Shadow Of Gestas And Light Of Dismas Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2012
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    This sermon examines the attitude and words of the two criminals from the cross.

    March 28, 2012 The Shadow of Gestas and the Light of Dismas Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Remember Me!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
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    The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

    Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John E Miller avatar

    The Availability Of Jesus

    Contributed by John E Miller on Mar 31, 2012
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    God's provision for the sinner's need

    The Availability Of Jesus 1st reading - Isaiah 33: 14-22/53:1-5 2nd reading - Luke 23:39-43 Jesus is always available to everyone who needs Him. Since he revealed Himself in His public ministry there have only been three hours, the hours of darkness on the cross, when he has not been freely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Palm Sunday - A Slave For Christ Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2012
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    This message focuses on the last week of Jesus' life.

    A Slave For Christ Part 6 Palm Sunday Scriptures: Isa. 52:13-14; John 12:1-6; 12-15; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 23 Introduction: This is part six of my series “A Slave for Christ”. This morning I want to depart slightly from my covering of the parables that Jesus told relating to slaves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Was There

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012
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    A Lenten message of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

    Luke 23: 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. and 42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." I was there Jesus paid it all! All to Him I owe, sin had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    He Died So We May Live Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2013
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 23 verses 26 through 56

    Luke 23: 26 – 56 He Died So We May Live 26 Now as they led Him away, they laid hold of a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, who was coming from the country, and on him they laid the cross that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And a great multitude of the people followed Him, and women who also ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Cain avatar

    The Passion According To The Centurion Series

    Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013
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    A centurion recognised God on the cross. How did he see the events that led to his conclusion?

    The Passion by the Centurion Although today is Palm Sunday, this is one of the rare times when we hear a reading of the passion on a Sunday. As you will have heard, it is a long reading and one which I thought would stand best on its own. The events told in the reading are those which brought Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Famous Last Words:salvation Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Scandal Of The Cross

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 18, 2016
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    A sermon about the reproach of the cross.

    "The Scandal of the Cross" Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jesus Prayed Before Everything Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
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    Prayer reflected His relationship with the Father.

    A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist