Sermons on Luke 23:1-33:

Choose Right - Choose Life

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2023

It is God’s gift to us that we have the ability to make choices. However, the choices we make also have consequences and let us learn how we can choose right and choose life.

We read in Deuteronomy 30:19, I am now giving you the choice between life and death, between God's blessing and God's curse, and I call heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Choose life. (GNB) These were the words of Moses to the people of Israel as he admonished them to choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19, Matthew 27:2, Luke 23:4, John 19:12, Matthew 27:24, Romans 8:38-39, Mark 14:43, John 12:6, Matthew 27:3, Luke 22:6, Matthew 26:48, Matthew 26:39, John 18:6, Matthew 26:53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When Your Forgiveness Works Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023

Forgiveness puts you on the path to healing.

A. INTRODUCTION “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. (Jeremiah 31:34). 1. Little girl prayed, “Forgive us our trash baskets, as we forgive those who put trash in our baskets.” 2. Forgiveness – Webster: “To grant pardon, remission for all offence, debts, etc., ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:34, Luke 23:24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Some People Promote Psalm 83 In Our Days As A War? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 20, 2023

Because of the current war in Gaza caused by hateful Islamic terrorists, some people are writing on Psalm 83 saying it is a prophetic Psalm that means a war is coming. I am writing to refute that idea. Some people get agitated in pushing a war but Psalm 83 is not prophecy.

WHY DO SOME PEOPLE PROMOTE PSALM 83 IN OUR DAYS AS A WAR? One of the most uncertain writings in the bible is Psalm 83. I never used to hear anything about this Psalm a few years ago, but now a few people are making reference to it. Some are going as far as to say this is a prophetic event that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:1-4, Psalm 83:5-8, Luke 23:12, Psalm 83:9-18, 2 Chronicles 29:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Response

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 26, 2023

Sometimes for the greater good we need to bite our tongue. This is never easy when we feel we've been berated.

No Response By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Human Nature A. Why is it so hard to keep our mouths shut? 1. Jas. 1:26 – “If any man think of himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.” 2. Jas. 3:8 – “No human being can tame ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, John 19:9-11, Luke 23:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Falls The Last Time Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2022

Jesus then picked Himself up from the ground and walked the last few yards to the scaffold, so that those who believe in Him will not have to fall into eternal pain and death.

The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36, Luke 22:43-44, Luke 23:33, Philippians 2:7-8

Denomination: Catholic

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

From The Denial By Peter To The Condemnation Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2022

The interweaving of God's sovereign plan of salvation with the dastardly plans of the subordinate powers of darkness.

FROM THE DENIAL BY PETER TO THE CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. Luke 22:54-71; Luke 23:1-12. LUKE 22:54-62. After Jesus’ arrest, the temple police took our Lord to the high priest’s house, “and Peter followed afar off” (Luke 22:54). It was here that Peter denied Jesus, three times, as Jesus had warned him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-71, Luke 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Declaration Of His Innocence To The Death Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

The kingdom was on offer in the Person of the King, even as He hung there dying upon the Cross. The offer has never been withdrawn, for any who will come to Him.

FROM THE DECLARATION OF HIS INNOCENCE TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Luke 23:13-49. LUKE 23:13-25. “I have found no fault in this man,” Pilate told Jesus’ accusers. “No, nor yet Herod.” “Nothing worthy of death” (Luke 23:14-15). “I have found no cause of death in Him” (Luke 23:22b). Thus we see that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passion According To Luke.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2022

Christ our Passover Lamb.

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO LUKE. Luke 22:14-71; Luke 23:1-56. The feast of Passover drew nigh, and already there was a plot afoot to destroy Jesus. Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, and the religious leaders promised him money if he would betray Jesus to them. Judas thereafter sought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-71, Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The King Of The Jews.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2022

Jesus at the Cross, as Prophet, praying Priest, and saving King.

THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Luke 23:1-49. LUKE 23:1-12. The Jewish authorities had no power to put Jesus to death. The sceptre had at last departed from Judah (Genesis 49:10) and, far from raising a mob to seize it back as they accused Him (Luke 23:5), Jesus willingly allowed Himself to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022

Jesus prayed for His murders. He prayed for the very people who were His cruelest enemies. "Father, forgive them" is for the very ones who are doing unimaginable cruel things to Him.

Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each of these statements is significant and worthy of every drop of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Philippians 2:4-7, Matthew 27:40, 2 Timothy 2:13, Luke 9:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

From His Hands And Feet Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 4, 2025

This is a sermon series for the six Sundays of Lent. I am using a wooden "Tau" cross on the platform and some examples of the instruments of torture the Romans used - large spike, scourge/cat of 9 tails, spear, and crown of thorns. There is a teaching sheet below the sermon.

Series: Jesus’ Blood for Me “From His Hands and Feet” Exodus 12:21-28 Pastor John Bright Exodus 12 “21 Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Pick out and take lambs for yourselves according to your families, and kill the Passover lamb. 22 And you shall take a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28, Leviticus 16:14, Hebrews 9:22, Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:33, John 19:18, Genesis 4:11, Exodus 12:46, James 4:8, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 103:17, Titus 2:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 28, 2025

The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on the cross give us deep insights into His love, mission, and the redemption He accomplished for humanity.

THE SEVEN WORDS OF JESUS ON THE CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 23:33-49 Supporting Texts: Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-39, John 19:25-30, Isaiah 53:3-7 INTRODUCTION The last words of a dying person are often the most profound and revealing. The words Jesus spoke while hanging on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Poured Out

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 7, 2025

This is a complete Good Friday reflection words and readings

Introduction to the Service This morning, we gather in quiet reflection to remember the cross. This is a solemn space — a moment to pause, to listen, and to reflect on the depth of Christ’s sacrifice. Good Friday is a day of sorrow, but not of despair. It is a day of grief, but also of love — the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:62-65, Mark 15:1-5, Isaiah 53:1-6, Luke 23:33-34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

They Way To Paradise

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Apr 12, 2025

Like the two thieves on the cross we too have an opportunity while we are still alive and here on earth to choose to be with the Lord or ask for some more of the world. These are two very different destinies and either of the choices have eternal consequences. I hope you will choose Jesus!

Journey with me if you will to the Spring of AD 29. The day started early. It was about half past six on Friday morning. The purple robe was ripped off Jesus’ badly beaten body and a crown of thorns was placed on his head. He was clothed again with his own blood-stained, garment and led to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Anglican