Sermons on Luke 23:26-43:

The Last Confession

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

A sermon based on the last words spoken by two criminals that were nailed next to Jesus Christ

The Last Confession Before James W. Rodgers was executed by a firing squad, he was made a final statement requesting that he may be given a bulletproof vest. Rodgers had been convicted by the State of Utah (USA) for murder and was sentenced to death. His request for a bulletproof vest can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-42, Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Adventist

Lord, Why Do This To Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2024

Here’s an answer that relies on the everlasting good that came from the murder of Jesus Christ.

Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Course 2024 As our prayer group looked at the Scriptures we have just heard, one member asked, “Isn’t this Isaiah reading something from Good Friday?” And she was right. This is one of Isaiah’s “Servant songs” describing what we know as the prophesied sufferings of the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18, Mark 8:27-35, Psalm 116:1-9, Isaiah 50:5-9, Luke 23:34, 1 Corinthians 15:44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Receiving God's Forgiveness

Contributed by James H Boyd on Sep 25, 2024

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness.

Friends, the great equalizer in all of our lives is our desperate need for God's grace, mercy and forgiveness. If someone forgives you a $100 debt, that means they have to cover that debt with $100 of their own money. I want you to keep that in mind as we go along. We are going to look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 22 - Longing For God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2024

As Jonah languished in the belly of the fish, he cried out to God and sought His presence. As believers of the new covenant we have the promise of the presence of the Holy Spirit of God every moment of our lives. May we learn to value God’s presence and live in obedience to His word.

We read in Jonah 2:4,"Then I thought, 'I have been banished from your sight. Will I ever see your holy temple again?' (GW) After Jonah was swallowed by the big fish that God prepared, Jonah spent three turbulent days and nights in the belly of that fish. At the end of those three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Judges 16:28, Judges 16:20, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 10:10, 1 Samuel 16:14, Exodus 33:15-17, Psalm 51:11, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Was Jesus Punished By God Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 11, 2024

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer but that this suffering would be viewed by the people as punishment by God. Yes, Jesus suffered; yes, it was God’s will to have him stricken and afflicted but it was not some sort of punishment.

The prophet Isaiah wrote that the suffering servant would suffer but that this suffering would be viewed by the people as punishment by God. The Bible does show in this very chapter that “it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer”, and Jesus himself went to the cross after He had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Luke 23:40-41, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 8 - Love Like Jesus Loves Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 19, 2024

So many relationships are broken or splintered because of un-forgiveness. God’s mandate for His children is that we should love and forgive others the way He loves and forgives us. This love and forgiveness was perfectly exemplified by Jesus throughout His life and even at the point of death.

Jesus said in Luke 6:32, "If you love only the people who love you, why should you receive a blessing? Even sinners love those who love them! (GNT) As we continue to meditate on the questions that Jesus asked, we find these questions are relevant and life-giving even today. Most of us in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32, John 13:34, Matthew 26:49-50, John 13:5, John 13:11, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:20, Matthew 27:18, Luke 23:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Transformed By Truth: What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2024

The most important question in life: "What must I do to be saved?" This question, asked by the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:30, is foundational to our faith.

Transformed by Truth: What Must I Do to Be Saved? Acts 16:30-31 Introduction: Today, we address one of the most important questions in life: "What must I do to be saved?" This question, asked by the Philippian jailer in Acts 16:30, is foundational to our faith. Our exploration will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30, Acts 16:30-31, John 3:16, Luke 23:39-43, Acts 3:19, Luke 13:3, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 10:9-10, Acts 2:38, Acts 8:26-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joseph Genesis 37 Topical/Narrative Sermon. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 5, 2024

Parallels between Joseph and Jesus, the start of Joseph's journey as a redeemer.

If you read Genesis 37 you will be aware of the start of the journey of Joseph. Jacobs favored son born from his favored wife. This message is a wee bit different as it is a topical message, from the position of Joseph. I have tried to represent him from Genesis 37. When the hat goes on I am ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, Genesis 37:7-8, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cry That Saved The World

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 17, 2024

During the last hours Jesus spent nailed to the cross, He spoke seven times, and these memorable utterances from the Cross are known as "The seven Words". Through these seven brief utterances Jesus proclaimed the most profound sermon that has ever been preached.

During the last hours Jesus spent nailed to the cross, He spoke seven times, and these memorable utterances from the Cross are known as "The seven Words". They were His last words. These seven brief utterances Jesus proclaimed were the most profound sermon that has ever been preached. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Mark 15:33-37, Luke 23:34-46, John 19:26-30, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Green Or Dry Tree!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024

Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Are Two Certainties In Life; Taxes And Death. And I'm Not Here To Talk About Taxes

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 16, 2024

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now some concept that I could ignore, but a reality that I had to face.

Being diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer back in March (presently at Stage 3), really changed my outlook. I started to declare the Good News of Jesus Christ much more seriously. It also brought me face to face with the fact that I am going to die at some point. Death isn’t now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen, A Man Of Faith And Tenacity Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 28, 2024

Stephen is a model for how to remain faithful without fear of the unknown. What you and I are faced with today is considering: "How will we respond to life’s challenges?"

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 9 Stephen, a man of Faith and Tenacity Acts 6:8-15 Acts 7:1-60 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-60, Matthew 5:17, Exodus 34:29-30, Amos 5:25-27, Luke 23:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Doubt Cannot Hide The Resurrected Jesus”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 9, 2024

Kathleen Noris has written: “To believe is not a matter of the mind but a matter of the heart.” The eleven were no different that Thomas. Belief in His resurrection had to move from their “mind” to their “hearts.”

In Jesus Holy Name April 14, 2024 Text: Luke 24:38-39 Easter III Redeemer “Doubt Cannot Hide the Resurrected Jesus” On this Sunday after Easter Jesus meets His disciples in the Upper room where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49, Luke 23:38

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Stories From Calvary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 14, 2024

Each man on Calvary had a different story to tell.

“Three Stories from Calvary!” Luke 23:26-43 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Baptist