Sermons on Luke 23:1-43:

Reactions To The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 31, 2006

How do you react to the cross of Jesus? It may say a lot about your spiritual condition and your relationship to Christ. Learn how many of the witnesses reacted.

If you really want to get a reaction on something from somebody-mention the cross of Jesus Christ. From the recent Mel Gibson movie The Passion of the Christ, right on back through the generations and millennia-mentioning the cross instantly puts people into several camps and creates a response ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

If You're Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 8, 2007

No Matter where you have been or what you’ve done in life, God still allow U-Turns in our lives if we desire it.

Sermon: “If You’re Headed In The Wrong Direction, God Does Allow U-Turns” Introduction Tonight is New Year’s Eve. This is a night that a lot of the world is celebrating the going out of the old year and the coming in of the New Year. There are mass parties and festivities put in place to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Of The Cross Are You On

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007

How the death of the two thieves are pertinent to our spiritiual condition and position with Christ

WHICH SIDE OF THE CROSS ARE YOU ON Luke 23:33-43 Intro: In these passages of scripture Luke takes us to Calvary’s Hill. Here we find three men being killed two for being criminals and one for being perfect. And more times than not I would preach on the middle cross out of these scriptures but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The Faces In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007

Points on those gathered in the crowd to see Christ as He travled to the Hill top of Calvary

The Faces in the Crowd Luke 23:24-33 March 18th 2007 Pastor Jerry Stepp This is not the kind of kingdom that either the Palm Sunday or Good Friday crowds wanted. You see, God’s grace is the enemy of all “institutionalized religion.” Institutional religion wants to control people by misusing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007

Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

Return To Innocence

Contributed by Keith Manry on Apr 3, 2007

Part VI in the series - 24. This is a first person narrative account from the perspective of the penitent thief on the cross. The preaching idea: Only by the innocence of Christ are the guilty set free.

Introduction… My prayer is that over the past six weeks that those of you who have been present for this series of sermons have been moved by the stories that we have experienced. One of the great things about preaching – is that before the message ever gets to you I’ve spent hours and hours in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Methodist

Be Sure You Are Saved

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007

*4 key questions to help you be sure you are saved.

Be Sure You Are Saved Luke 23:33-46 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 20, 2007 *I recently ran across some alarming statements from several well-known pastors and evangelists. -Billy Graham once said that 75-85% of church members are lost. -Vance Havner estimated that over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

"The Word Of Forgiveness" Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

Christ spoke profound words upon the cross; Words that indicate what our attitude and ability should and can be

“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” • At the end of the crucifixion week; man can be seen in his worst condition, the One whom had been sent to save was now facing the unjust murder pronounced by His peers • John 1:11: “He came unto his own, and his own ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

In our Lord’s interaction with the repentant thief at the cross, we glean the four elements of our blessed assurance, namely: the blessed scenario, the blessed Savior, the blessed supplication, and the blessed salvation.

BLESSED ASSURANCE Luke 23:39-43 Introduction Today’s Daily Bread devotional makes reference to the two thieves who were crucified with our Lord Jesus. It says that the repentant thief represents the SAINTS and the unrepentant thief represents the SINNERS. I like the way the devotional puts it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Love Story Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Dec 19, 2003

4th Sunday of Advent 2003 -- Christ’s life as a man and as our Savior is love story, a ministry of love for us. He, then, is the perfect example for us to following in living a life of love.

It’s A Love Story 4th Sunday of Advent, 2003 Scripture Ref: Luke 19:5-10; 23:33-34a John 15:12-14 1 John 3:15-16 Hebrews 7:23-25, 9:24 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary New Topical Textbook 1. 4th Sunday of Advent Candle Lighting a. Last Sunday we lit the candle of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:5-10, Luke 23:33-34

Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to calvary, there they crucified Him…” First delivered 7th April 1996. OUTLINE INTRODUCTION WHO KILLED JESUS? 1. THEY! a. Throngs of people, Mk. 15:15,29; Jh.9: 6,7; Lk.23: 35. b. Teachers of the Law, Mk. 15: 1; Lk.23:1-2 c. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:6-34, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Foursquare

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004

The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33, John 19:11-34

Denomination: Foursquare