Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Luke 23:40-43:

showing 271-285 of 490
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Francis Balla avatar

    Radical Forgiveness

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013
     | 6,602 views

    IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

    Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "The Third Thief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    A sermon for Good Friday.

    Luke 23:32-49 “The Third Thief” At Pilate’s residence, the soldiers dressed Jesus in Royal clothes. They draped a scarlet robe over Him and bludgeoned Him on the head with a stick. They beat Jesus’ head with their fists, fracturing His nasal bones. They took turns ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,764 views

    Good Friday unveils to us "Amazing Grace" which is seen through Jesus last few words and actions on the cross.

    Series: Amazed? Sermon 1: Amazing Savior! Summary: It’s time to be amazed and be amazing for Jesus! It’s time the church be astonished at what Jesus has done and is doing through us His Church today! Are you amazed? Sermon 2: Good Friday - Amazing Grace! Thesis: Good Friday unveils to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    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:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    Seven Sayings Of The Savior On The Cross

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,266 views

    The Death of Christ Was NATURAL. What He suffered was real death, full and complete! Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself o

    TEXT: Luke 23:27-49 (Gleaned from the Book "Seven Saying of the Saviour on the Cross" by A. W. Pink) The Death of Christ Was NATURAL. What He suffered was real death, full and complete! Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Three Men On A Hill Top

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,894 views

    Outline for Easter Sunday

    “Three Men on a Hill Top” Luke 23:26-43 Scripture Reading Luke 23:32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 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, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Other Thief

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    The other thief shifts our focus from the more familiar thief. We know the one that ask Christ for a memorial. But what about the "the other thief" who died insulting the Lord?

    The text teaches many lessons. Let’s consider the following thoughts: I. There are Only Two Types of People in the World: believers and unbelievers. II. There is no Salvation in Physical Closeness to Jesus. (The other thief hung next to Christ without accepting Him) He hung next to the "bread of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Study In Luke 23:32-49

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 21, 2012
     | 7,427 views

    It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fri

    05-20-2012 Study in Luke 23:32-49 It should be everyday but, wouldn't it be great if America had a holiday to remember what Jesus did for us like we do Memorial Day? Easter and Christmas should be but, it has turned into chocolate bunnies....colored eggs...Easter bonnets with all the fringe upon ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Seven Sayings From The Cross-Number 2. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,931 views

    My situation is not my destination

    A person said today on TV, taking about someone who had committed a terrible crime. Said, “Hell will burn hotter for them!” I understand what she meant when she said that, that the punishment would fit the crime, but the truth is Hell is going to be hot for anybody that winds up there…Nobody is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living And Dying With The Choices That We Make

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    The men on the three crosses at calvary were all there because of the choices they made.

    Living and Dying With the Choices That We Make Luke 23:32-43 Intro: Life is full of choices. Once upon a time there was a court jester who had served the Caliph at Baghdad and his court, keeping them amused whenever they called on him. One day in a moment of thoughtlessness, he offended the Caliph. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    One Way Ticket To Paradise

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,216 views

    Do you want to have your sins forgiven? Do you want to go to heaven when you die? Do you want to live in the light instead of being enslaved by darkness? Look to the cross, and know the way of the cross leads home.

    Scriptures: Luke 23:43 Introduction A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons who were ages five and three. The boys began to argue over who was going to get the first pancake. Mom recognized the teachable moment and said, "If Jesus was sitting here right now, He would say let my brother have ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Sears avatar

    Paradise Found Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    This is a 1st person drama message depicting the thief on Jesus’ right hand. The setting is paradise.

    Character: Theif on Right Hand of Jesus The Setting: Paradise (Come onto stage dressed in white robes) I never expected the robes. I never expected a second chance. My name? It’s not important. But the story I share is. My life had been a pathetic mess. As long as I can remember, I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Shadow Of Gestas And Light Of Dismas Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,621 views

    This sermon examines the attitude and words of the two criminals from the cross.

    March 28, 2012 The Shadow of Gestas and the Light of Dismas Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Remember Me!

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,497 views

    The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

    Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John E Miller avatar

    The Availability Of Jesus

    Contributed by John E Miller on Mar 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,804 views

    God's provision for the sinner's need

    The Availability Of Jesus 1st reading - Isaiah 33: 14-22/53:1-5 2nd reading - Luke 23:39-43 Jesus is always available to everyone who needs Him. Since he revealed Himself in His public ministry there have only been three hours, the hours of darkness on the cross, when he has not been freely ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational