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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
The dying thief realized his sin nailed him to the cross. But he also realized that his sin nailed Jesus to the cross.
TITLE: I DON’T KNOW SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 23:39-43 / II CORINTHIANS 5:21 This particular text is ordinarily reserved for Holy Week or Good Friday Service. However, it is a text that we should examine as often as we can. We are somewhat familiar with the text, and I challenge you this morning to ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 2 Corinthians 5:21
Denomination: Baptist
All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake.
Suffering for Jesus April 28, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: All followers of Jesus WILL suffer for His sake. Focus Passage: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Supplemental Passage: For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44
Denomination: Methodist
What can we learn from the thief on the cross? Today we will find out.
THREE LESSONS FROM A THIEF There is a minor debate among theologians and Bible historians as to why Jesus was hung between the two thieves. Some say that it was Pilate’s doing. Since Jesus took the place of Barrabas it was Pilate’s way of saying, “if were going to do this lets do it all the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:50-56
Denomination: Independent/Bible
How would the thief answer God’s question of, "Why should I allow you into my heaven?"
What Would The Thief Say To God? Luke 23:39-43 It has been said that there are no atheist in fox holes. Many stories and accounts have been written about those coming to Christ in the very last moments of their earthly existence. Anyone who has been in the ministry for any length of time has ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter
The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:39
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
Denomination: Wesleyan
Although Christians might disagree as to when the rapture takes place, there are three truths about the coming Day of the Lord that no Bible-believing Christian can deny.
A Thief in the Night: The Plot Thickens (I Thessalonians 5:1-4) 1. Intro: The dreaded words every English or Math teacher hears are also dreaded by Pastors who teach the whole counsel of God. We don’t want to hear you ask, "What do I need this for?" 2. The Christian life is a life that is meant ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4
Despite his past, Jacob encounters God and sees that nothing is the same. God in Christ shows us how to protect ourselves from the devil’s claim that life is ordinary and meaningless.
Last week we established the fact that Jacob was a cheat. After that incident, and before the incident we read of today, we learn that he is a liar and a thief as well. You all know the story of how Jacob masquerades as Esau to obtain his father Issac’s blessing. It is not too much later that ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Genesis 28:10-19
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Word of Salvation: Thief on the Cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)
Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. Ill: • When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, • He was robbed. • The thief must have been disappointed; • Because his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:32-43
Denomination: Brethren
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
Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. They wanted to present Him as a common criminal dying with His kind. But, as usual, Jesus tur
5-25-03 Title: The Face of Forgiveness: The Thief Text: (Luke 23:39-43) Scripture Reading: Luke 23:26-43 Introduction Everything about Jesus’ death was designed to bring Him suffering and shame. His enemies crucified Him between two thieves for the purpose of humiliating Him. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:26-43
Over against awful anxiety we have perfect peace that can be found in our relationship with Jesus as emphasized in Philippians chapter four
SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS LESSON: WORRY, THE GREATEST THIEF OF JOY READING: PHILLIPPIANS 4:4-7 INTRO: I read in a recent article: Chronic worry can lead to a host of physical ailments: heart attacks, high blood pressure, ulcers, gastrointestinal problems, muscular aches and pains, skin ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-17
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The text teaches us that God's grace is Amazing even when man is at his worst.
The Cross is a place of theological fruits that we must always gather: There was the cross of Rebellion There was the cross of Repentance There was the cross of Redemption One died to sin. One died in sin. One died for sin.. One deserved death and got life. One deserved death and got ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:39-45
Exploring the profound moment of salvation experienced by the thief crucified alongside Jesus, as depicted in Luke 23:43. This sermon delves into the transformative power of faith and redemption.
Jesus was crucified between two thieves. One of the thieves mocked Jesus, but the other thief rebuked him. Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise" (Luke 23:42-43). In this sermon, we will ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:43
Topics: Jesus Christ, Salvation
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