Sermons on Repentant Thief:

The Gift Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 29, 2024

Repentance is a powerful and necessary step in our spiritual journey, leading to a deeper sense of grace, mercy, and redemption.

Repentance is a transformative act that involves turning away from sin and embracing a new path. It requires genuine remorse for past wrongdoing and a commitment to change. Repentance is a hallmark of salvation, demonstrating a true embrace of a new lifestyle. As the core message of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Revelation 2:5

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Norest Hoko on Sep 20, 2025

One day in my study I read and and pondered on the verse of Scripture, John 3:1-3 , Where a Pharisee Nicodemus went to Jesus to confirm that truly Jesus was sent from God.What surprised me was Jesus' reply that "no man unless he is born again will see the kingdom of God"

I’ve been reflecting on a powerful truth: two men can receive the same divine revelation, yet have completely different spiritual conditions. This is strikingly illustrated in the lives of two very different people: Peter, a simple fisherman, and Nicodemus, a highly educated teacher of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 3:11

Genuine Repentance Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: GENUINE REPENTANCE A. We are coming to the close of our study of the Life of Joseph titled: “WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS.” 1. Today we will see “GENUINE REPENTANCE” finally taking PLACE in the HEARTS of Joseph’s brothers. 2. Several months have passed from the time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Repentance, No Revival Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Without repentance, revival becomes theater—faith without surrender. True awakening begins when hearts trade control for the cross of Christ.

The Rubberneck Revival We’ve all done it—slowed down to stare at someone else’s wreck. Traffic crawls, brake lights flare, and curiosity pulls at us. We glance, we speculate, we shake our heads—and then we move on. That’s the spirit of this cultural moment. The world is rubbernecking religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Matthew 16:24, Psalm 51:17, Hosea 6:1-3, James 4:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Thick With Thieves

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

Jesus is between two Thieves, and we see how we respond to God

We are Thieves Luke 23:39-43 Intro 1. Jesus was there with them during their toughest situation a. The thieves were mocked, Just like Jesus, beat just like Jesus and sentenced to death, just like Jesus 2. Thief 1 Jesus prove who you are, be who you claim to be a. Save us, fix this, do this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Financial Tips From A Failing Thief

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 4, 2003

We can learn financial tips for dealing with problems from anyone - even someone who exercised wise financial principles selfishly.

March 2, 2003 Luke 16:3-14 “Financial tips from a failing thief” INTRODUCTION “There once was a man who went on an ocean voyage carrying a large bag of gold coins. The bag represented his entire net worth. A terrible storm blew up, and the call came for all hands to abandon ship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving & Forgiving

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 19, 2022

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43.

Two great laws would solve many of humanity’s problems. In His hour of greatest trial, Jesus exemplified giving and forgiving. Let’s look at these two great legacies in Luke 23:33-43. Forgiveness Luke 23:33-34 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Today Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise

Contributed by James Pless on May 3, 2006

Repentance is a must to be with Jesus after death.

TODAY SHALT THOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE Luke 23:43 Introduction 1- This is one of the seven sayings of Jesus on the Cross. Spoken between 3 & 6 hour, # 2 of the seven 2- This is what Jesus says to the repentant thief. 3- This seen reveals some truth about death and life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Thief Doesn't Rob Goodwill

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 30, 2006

We spend a lot of time reading and studying about the great things of God. While that is great, we need to also take time to see what the enemy is doing as well.

A Thief Never Robs Goodwill John 10:10 You will not fully understand the title of this message until we get further into it. So I am not going to dwell on it much for now. But just keep in mind: A Thief Never Robs Goodwill. Read John 10:10 You know I am a sports fan and I love football. There ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of A Thief In Me Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of a Thief in Me We can be guilty of stealing in three ways: We steal from God, ourselves and others.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For The Day Of The Lord Will Come As A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2019

The first four verses of chapter 5 are among the most distinctive and weighty verses in the epistle, and they contain the heart of Paul’s message to believers wherever he preached.

10/9/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 17: For the Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night (1Th 5:1-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

#4 Thief - Worry. (Chapter 4)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2020

If you could sum up chapter 4 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about worry and what to do if we worry!

Philippians 4:6-Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7-and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  (NKJV) Philippians 4:6-Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

#3 Thief - Things. (Chapter 3)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 29, 2020

If you could sum up chapter 3 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about things and how they can be a blessing or they can be a hindrance.

Philippians 3:19-whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things. 20-For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NKJV) 19-They are headed for destruction. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Thief -Circumstances. (Chapter 1)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 24, 2020

If you could sum up chapter 1 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about the circumstances that has happened to him.

#1 THIEF -CIRCUMSTANCES. (CHAPTER 1) Jan. 26, 2020 Philippians 1:12-But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13-so that it has become evident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist