Sermons on Luke 23:32-43:

A Thrilling Moment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009

That moment spent on the cross of calvary between Jesus and the two theives, speaks of the saving grace of Christ in during this time of anguishes and angony.

Moments with the Master Series A THRILLING MOMENT Luke 23:32-43 Intro In 2004, a movie called “The Passion of the Christ”, produced and directed by Mel Gibson, was released into all the local theatres. Some of you may have been to see this film. I bring it up this morning for this reason: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Something No Thief Can Steal

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2009

Contrast the thieves on the crosses; from Jesus they had, or could have had, salvation, assurance, companionship, things which no thief can steal.

The scene was one of striking and even bitter contrast. While three men were being hauled off to their deaths, one of them was far different from the other two. Two of these hapless three were thieves, and as thieves they had lived by the law of the thief: namely, easy come, easy go. If you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Total Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Don Crowson on Feb 1, 2008

Total forgiveness is necessary for our spiritual, psychological, and physical health.

March 12, 2006 Total Forgiveness Luke 23:34 Introduction: Did you see the news report earlier in the week about Charles Cullen? He is the nurse given 6 life terms for the murders of 40 patients under his care. At one point in Friday’s proceedings they had to physically gag the defendant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:33-43, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The "seven words of the cross."

WORDS FROM THE CROSS It is finished! Often the final words of a great saint are poignant and compelling. For example, one can scarcely not be moved by the words of Paul to his young protégé, For I am already on the point of being sacrificed; the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Congregational

God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004

This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Cross To The World

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 3, 2004

Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. Second, above all, we need forgiveness from our Creator just to be reconcil

TEXT: Luke 23:34a TITLE: FROM THE CROSS TO THE WORLD {Forgiveness} Let me begin by making two statements: First, forgiveness may be unnecessary among perfect beings, but it is vital to those of us with enough wisdom to admit we are imperfect. It seems we can’t help but offend, betray, or commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Our King On The Cross

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2003

PENTECOST LAST(C)/CHRIST THE KING - Jesus is our King on the cross who is mocked by unbelievers but confessed by believers.

JESUS IS OUR KING ON THE CROSS Luke 23:35-43 - November 24, 2003 LUKE 23:35-43 35The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One." 36The soldiers also came up and mocked him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Suffering King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 15, 2004

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 Jer 23:1-6; Ps 46; Col 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43 "The Suffering King" "And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2004

Today’s sermon explores what it means to believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting.

Introduction Today we conclude our series in The Apostles’ Creed. I would like to examine what it means to believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday

What Do You See When You Look At The Cross? Christ the King Sunday November 21, 2004 Luke 23:33-43 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his life. Jesus said, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

This Is The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 19, 2004

A special look at how Jesus displayed his majesty even in dying, converting one of the thieves on the cross.

November 21, 2004 Luke 23:35-43 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, “If you are the king ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

"Converted On A Cross"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2004

Sometimes it takes being nailed to our crosses of life before we can say, Lord, remember me.

Luke 23:33-43 “Converted on a Cross” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I would imagine we all know the song: “Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree.” It’s a ballad about a prisoner who had been released from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

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