Sermons on Luke 23:13-42:

Words From The Cross #2 Series

Contributed by Dan Southern on Mar 9, 2004

This is the second sermon on the words of Jesus on the cross. This is a salvation message.

Text: Luke 23:39- 43 Title Words From the Cross # 2 Sub Title: Salvation It is no mistake that Christ died in the manner that he did. A. It is not a salvation of coincidence or chance. Isaiah 53:12 Mark 8:31 Luke 19:10 Revelation 5:6 Galatians 4:4 John 8:38 John 5:30 John 3:16 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Assurance Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Many were present at the crucifixion of Christ, but only one received the assurance of forgiveness. Discover how to secure forgiveness from God.

Last week we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. We saw his suffering was not a tragedy but a triumph of God and a triumph for mankind. Through Christ’s suffering, God demonstrated His power, His provision and preeminence to rescue us from our sin. But for those who don’t understand mankind’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: *other

Questions About His Passion

Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Mar 11, 2004

An extended outline involving the questions concerning Christ’s passion.

TODAY’S MESSAGE QUESTIONS ABOUT HIS PASSION What we need to understand about the death of Christ I Cor. 15:3 / Isaiah 53 Pastor Pierpoint During the past few days much interest in the person of Christ has been generated by the film called the Passion Of The Christ. The film is getting a huge ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Luke 23:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pontius Pilate And The Passion

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004

Since the Passion has been released, critics have claimed that Mel Gibson presented too nice of a Pilate. So who was the real Pontius Pilate? This is what we examine in the text of this sermon.

As you know, since the movie the Passion has come out there has been a storm of controversy. One of the points of controversy about the film is that Mel Gibson didn’t portray a Pontius Pilate that was malicious enough. So on pondering this, I decided to try to research who the real Pontius Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-16

The Seven Words From The Cross

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2004

The Seven Words of Jesus from the Cross are a wonderful commentary in his own words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Love, Atonement, Suffering, Victory and Security.

The Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is the corner stone of our faith. It is the chosen symbol of the Christian faith. Thank God, we see it now as an empty cross because the seeming tragedy for good and apparent victory for evil was overturned by the power and purposes of God into the triumph of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:34-43, Luke 23:46, John 19:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Grand Theme Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 23, 2004

The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. The non-Christian world looks at forgiveness one way and the Christian world looks at God’s forgiveness another way.

A Grand Theme – Forgiveness” Isaiah 53:3-4,6,11 Luke 23:32-34 The forgiveness of God is a grand theme in the Bible. In the Old Testament forgiveness was given through animal sacrifices. Leviticus 16 describes the Day of Atonement. This special Jewish Day is called Yom Kippur. The High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Arrest And Trial Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 25, 2004

The arrest and trial of Jesus and our response to God.

The Arrest and Trial 3/28/04 Intro: Recap Events (Supper, Reveal Betrayer, Garden, Prayer) Then Jesus is arrested. Judas comes to the Garden with the guard of the religious leaders. They arrested Jesus this way because they were afraid of the people rising up to defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love Does Not Depend…. Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

Jesus’ love does not depend on what you can do for Him - not at all.

One of criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man had done ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Four Promises Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Apr 18, 2003

One of God’s favorite words is “forgiveness.” As we look at the first words of Jesus on that last day, we can’t help but say, “God really thinks this is important.”

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanks To Calvary.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 25, 2003

I THANK GOD FOR A HILL CALLED CALVARY,AND A MAN CALLED JESUS.

LUKE 23:33KJV.AND WHEN THEY WERE COME TO THE PLACE WHICH IS CALLED CALVARY THERE THEY CRUCIFIED HIM AND THE MALEFACTORS ONE ON THE RIGHT HAND AND THE OTHER ON THE LEFT. THERE WAS THREE CROSSES. A.ONE DYING IN SIN. B,ONE DYING TO SIN. C.ONE DYING FOR SIN. THE ONE THAT DIED FOR SIN WAS JESUS THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise" Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on May 1, 2003

We can always learn lessons from a thief, usually it’s what not to do. But in this case this thief teaches us four lessons that are worth following if we want to hear those words someday for ourselves, "Today, you will be with me in Paradise."

Last week we started a series on the seven statements of Christ from the cross. Words that give us tremendous insight for our own lives. Last week in the words, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”, we saw the forgiveness of Christ as he forgave the very people who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 2:43

Denomination: Church Of God

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed