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Two Thieves Of Calvary (A Biblical Illustration Of Salvation)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 27, 2001

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The two thieves on the cross illustrate the issue of salvation for the entire human race: that salvation is a choice by placing your faith alone in Christ alone.

TWO THIEVES OF CALVARY (A BIBLICAL ILLUSTRATION OF SALVATION) Luke 23:32, 39-43; Matt. 27:41-44) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-44, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Crosses At Calvary

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

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Calvary was the place of Three Crosses - of Rebellion, of Repentance and of Redemption - and the choice is ours.

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 the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Be With Me

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we go back together nearly 2,000 years. We go to a place called Calvary or the Skull. Picture the scene as three crosses stand on the hill and on each of them is a man who will soon meet his death. If we were living at this time, there would not be that much unusual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Avoided Emotional Burnout

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 39 ratings

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The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Ask the Lord to take away whatever burden you are facing allowing Him to do whatever He wants with your life - stop resisting His will!

1. Jesus struggled with feelings of emotional discouragement like everyone, but He prayed, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42) The Lord transferred all of his emotional pain to the care of His Father. Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Apr 5, 2001

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The Two thieves on the crosses represent the response of sinful man to the Cross of Redemption paid in full by Jesus Christ our Saviour.

I. The Cross of Rebellion-Verse 39 A. Distorted Knowledge of Christ, The Messiah 1. Crowd-Verse 35 2. Soldiers-Verse 36-37 Application: Be careful what you accept as Truth. B. Deny his Condition 1. Deceitful heart 2. Pride 3. Self-Center C. Deny his guilt- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Crosses

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 6, 2001

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This message takes a look at the three crosses at Calvary, The Cross of Rejection, The Cross of Reception & The Cross of Redemption.

"The Three Crosses" Text: Luke 23:39-43 Introduction: We want to notice this morning the three crosses that were represented at the crucifixion of Christ. In John 19:18, we are told - "They crucified him and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst." I. First, we want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2001

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In this message we will see how the cross took one thief from condemnation to paradise.

“Saved By The Cross” Charles Colson in his book Kingdoms In Conflict, tells how Back before the collapse of communism the government of Poland issued an order that all crucifixes were to be removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion And Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001

based on 79 ratings

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“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that bought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has l

Theme: The passion and death of Christ Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Heb. 4:14-16, 5:7a; Lk. 23:26-41 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary. It was sacrificial in every sense of the word as it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sinners Prayer

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

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The only case in biblical history of death bed salvation is rendered to a crook on a cross.

A Sinner’s Prayer Luke 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 1 Corinthians 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

based on 84 ratings

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The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

Seven Words Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Sep 6, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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An exposition on the value of the last seven words of Christ

SEVEN WORDS OF THE CROSS By Pastor Ohm Prakash Kevaley First word: Lk.23:32-38 "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." Luke alone, of the Gospel writers, mentions the criminals in advance of Jesus’ conversation with them. The effect is that his humiliation is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-42, Luke 23:32-38

Denomination: Congregational

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

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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

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

based on 29 ratings

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Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Responses To The Cross Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003

based on 65 ratings

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Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

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