Sermons on Luke 23:32-46:

The Seven Words

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 31, 2023

Focus attention on the moment planned before the creation of the world: The crucifixion of Jesus.

The Seven Words Introduction We have been making our way through Matthew’s Gospel, following the life of Jesus from his birth, baptism, ministry, and parables. Last week we studied the last of his teachings before the events began to quickly lead him to Calvary. In a flurry of activity we read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:25-27, Matthew 27:46, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Forgiving Heart”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 2, 2023

This Palm Sunday, we’re continuing through our study on what a Christian heart looks like, with one of the most important aspects that should be at the heart of every Christian. And that is a forgiving heart. This is followed by just how vital having a forgiven and forgiving heart is.

A Christian’s Heart “A Forgiving Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDtCJO12I8 Whenever I counsel people when relational problems are present, I say that this one quality is the most important, but it is also the hardest to put into practice. Let me begin our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:12-13, Luke 23:34, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 6:12-15, Psalm 103:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Father Forgive Them For They Know Not What They Do Series

Contributed by Adbuth Kumar Pammi on Apr 4, 2023

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today, as we gather together to reflect on the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ, I want us to focus on His first word on the cross. As we know, Jesus spoke seven times during His crucifixion, but it was His first words that set the tone for the rest of His journey to Calvary. In the Gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

"Thugs In Paradise” Word 2 Of The 7 Sayings Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 7, 2023

The seven last words are the seven last phrases recorded across the Gospels that Jesus said before finally dying on the cross. This is the 2 politically charged statement.

Luke 23:43, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Thugs in Paradise” Growing up I understood that I had a little more grit than some of the others. I realized that while some young men were going to stay out of trouble and get home on time and make good grades, I mean ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: United Methodist

Facing Death Series

Contributed by Arpan Bagchi on Apr 7, 2023

How Does a Christian face death when His time comes?

Will we all face all that Jesus faced on the Cross? Will we ever go through all the suffering, agony and pain he went through? NO, we never will. But there is one thing all of us will face and that is the reality of death. When our own time shall dawn upon us, how will we face that moment? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Grace And Only Grace

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Apr 8, 2023

And it was this love that served as his catalyst, a love that was humble, perfect, and courageous… and it was this indescribable courageous love and not the nails that held him to cross… even unto death. A death that was necessary to usher in the one thing that all of humanity needed…Grace.

Pastor Curtis Mathis Red Oak Baptist Church of Kaufman, Texas April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday “GRACE and only GRACE” Scripture: Luke 23:26-43; 22:7-22 Introduction Good morning, Church and welcome to Resurrection Sunday. And what a beautiful day our Lord has given us to celebrate Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43, Luke 23:46, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 15:13, John 3:16, Luke 22:7-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness, The First Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 10, 2023

Christ’s ministry on the cruel Cross began with the forgiveness of sin, with a plea for forgiveness, the full and free forgiveness for a world of lost sinners ruined by the fall.

LUKE 23:32-34 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] FORGIVENESS, THE FIRST WORD OF THE CROSS [Isaiah 53:1-9] Mankind here is caught in the act of doing their worst. The One who made the world was being completely denied, despised and desecrated. The Lord of Glory who came in human flesh and tabernacle among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Fork

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 16, 2023

One of the most important choicces we can make includes how we respond when it comes to our own personal suffering.

One way to look at life is as a series of choices... Every day we choose, some have small consequences, some large. But each one means an opportunity not taken, a chance missed, a road not taken. Robert Frost”s famous poem talks of the consequences Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon # 14 - Seeking God Sincerely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 17, 2023

There are always two categories of people anywhere – those who seek God for personal gain and the ones who seek God for who He really is. Which group do we belong to?

We remind ourselves that this series of messages are based on Act 11:21“And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) The Lord’s hand is a powerful hand, a hand that helps, a hand that exalts us, and His hand is at work in all areas of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:12, Mark 3:1, Matthew 18:20, 3 John 1:2, Psalm 53:2, Genesis 28:11, Genesis 28:13, Judges 16:28, Luke 23:42, Luke 23:39, Mark 3:2, Mark 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Committed Unto Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2023

In our text we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence & love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved in speech. This is His final word, His seventh word from the cross.

LUKE 23: 44-49 [JESUS’ LAST DAY SERIES] COMMITTED UNTO DEATH [Psalm 31:5; John 10:17-18; Hebrews 10:19-22] In our text today we have the last act of the Savior before He died. It is an act of commitment, faith, confidence and love. While Jesus hung upon the cross seven times His lips moved ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

(Who`s Hands Is Your Situation In )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF LIFE HAS AWAY OF PUTTING US INTO SOME DIFFICULT SITUATIONS

TOPIC :WHO'S HAND IS YOUR SITATION IN Luke 23:46 (KJV) 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. (WHO`S HANDS IS YOUR SITUATION IN ) WE LIVE IN A DAY AND TIME WHERE THE SITUATIONS OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

(A Place Called Calvary)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

THERE WE`RE MANY SPECIAL PLACES THAT PLAYED A PART IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS EARTHLY LIFE

Luke 23:33 (KJV) 33 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. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN -A METHODIST NOD -AND A SANTIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

Contemporary Heaven

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2022

What does heaven look like now?

What does heaven look like now? Paradise A first glimpse of heaven was the garden. The word Paradise means a garden or park reminiscent of the garden of Eden. What did Jesus tell the thief on the cross? “Jesus replied, ‘I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise.’ ” (Luke 23:43 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Revelation 22:1-2, Acts 7:55-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Man Who Spoke Not A Word – Message John 11 Lazarus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 11, 2022

Two men in the bible are called Lazarus . The interesting thing about these two men is that both were dead. Dead men don’t speak; they are silent – or are they? Both men spoke from the grave in a very special way. Both are unique. We look at both but mainly Lazarus from John 11.

THE SILENT MAN WHO SPOKE NOT A WORD – Message John 11 LAZARUS Part 1 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Today we are looking at a very interesting but important episode in the Gospel of John. It takes up most of one chapter and a bit of the next. The character we are studying is known as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:24, 1 Timothy 6:17, James 2:6, Luke 23:42-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Ephesians 4:8, John 11:1-5, Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-7, John 11:6-16, 1 Corinthians 15:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic