Sermons on Luke 23:27-43:

Criminal's Confession/Declaration

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the o

I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Nov 7, 2012

This sermon considers the two differing outcomes of the two criminals who were led to the Cross alongside Jesus

Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad Introduction In Luke 23:32-43, we find the story of the two criminals who were hung on a cross with Jesus. This story for these two criminals is a little bit like ’A Tale of Two Cities’. Here we have the story of one criminal displaying pride and it’s consequences, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ The King, And All That Title Entails.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 12, 2014

We are all familiar with the feast or term Christ the King, but do you really know where it comes from and what is associated with. I didn't and I could not believe all what is involved. I is good reading, with some real gems of inspiration. Read on!

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 21st November 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: We are all familiar with the feast or term Christ the King, but do you really know where it comes from and what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Episcopal

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 11, 2013

A summary of how the gospel is presented in the seven sayings Christ uttered from the Cross.

1. Introduction a. Learning how to listen for and hear God, understanding His instructions for and to us, and learning how to apply them in our lives is not unlike learning a craft or a skill and honing from apprentice to journeyman to master level. (1) It requires a desire to never be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013

The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Died So We May Live Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2013

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

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Forgive Them

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s command of forgiveness becomes personal when we take ownership.

Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Passion According To The Centurion Series

Contributed by David Cain on May 4, 2013

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

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise"

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

In 13 words, Jesus reveals the only way a person can get to heaven and how the worst person can get there apart from “religion.”

Everyone enjoys a good scandal. It makes for great headlines, website views, and magazine sales. The famous last words of Jesus that we’ll focus on this weekend are the most scandalous last words in history. His 13 words to a dying criminal confronts all religions, spirituality, belief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listen, It's Not Too Late...there's Always Hope!

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

The 2nd Saying from the Cross (Good Friday)

“Listen, It’s Not too Late… There’s Always Hope!” Addressing the second saying from the cross: “Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life

Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Apr 14, 2016

It is only when you confess with your month and believe in your heart that JESUS CHRIST is your personal LORD and SAVIOUR that you can be save and your sins will be forgiven by God Almighty.

ETERNAL LIFE Brothers and sisters eternal life is awaiting every one of us. Are you walking your ways of life towards it? If not, please try and do so today? Because JESUS CHRIST is coming back soon to take as many that are BORN AGAIN away from this earth, where will He meet you? 1 Thess 4:16-18, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Foursquare

The Last Words Of A Dying Man

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

How important are our dying words? A comparison between the last dying words when Christ was crucified with two criminals and what we might say or do in our last moments.

Last Dying words .Luke 23 v32-43 A deacon is in the hospital and his good friend, the vicar goes to visit him. The vicar notices all the medical equipment attached to the deacon. He kneels by the bed. The deacon motions to a pad and pen on the bedside cabinet. The vicar hands his friend the pad and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: *other

The Crucifixion Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 5, 2016

The crucifixion of Jesus in Luke 23:26-43 shows us three significant statements of Jesus.

Scripture The Jews called for Jesus to be crucified. Both Herod and Pontius Pilate found that Jesus was not guilty of anything deserving death. Nevertheless, the Jews were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. Pilate relented and decided that their demand should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead To God Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 18, 2016

A study of eternal destinations

Do All Faiths/Religions Lead to God Luke 23: 32 - 42 32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 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. 34 Then Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Father Forgive Them"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 21, 2016

The sermon shares with us why God forgives, How God forgives, where God forgives us, and when God forgives.

Luke 23:34 Father forgive them 1. Why does God Forgive? The answers is John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son that whosoever believes in him shall not parish but have everlasting life • God Forgives because WE all Need Forgiveness (Isaiah 53:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Methodist