Sermons on Repentant Thief:

Revive In 2005 (Part 1)

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 8, 2005

The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals.

Revive In 2005 (part 1) Thesis: The Body of Christ in America needs to be revived in the New Year of 2005. They need to follow the example of King Hezekiah and do the two crucial steps common to all revivals. Opening Illustration: I am the New Year. I am an unspoiled page in your book of time. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Criminal's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...the thief's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Criminal’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 32:39-43

Denomination: Apostolic

Watchers On The Hill Part 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 12, 2005

The third sermon in a 2005 Lenten Series (communion meditation)

(Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script ?The One in the Middle? by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten Series, ?Watchers on the Hill,? produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) On my office door is this poster that features a reproduction of Hyatt Moore?s painting The Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Rather You Are

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 6, 2015

In a world were the conjecture of men proclaim tolerance, Jesus proclaims, repentance. Here is a short teaching on no matter who you feel you are - you are called to repent and live for the Lord.

Rather You Are Jesus' Command Is Repentance Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Luke 5:32) All true born again Christians understand, "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." In keeping with the key truths spoken by Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today, You Shall Be With Me Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' words, You shall be with me in paradise"

“You shall be with me” Luke 23:32-43 During the civil wars in feudal Japan, an invading army would sweep into town and take control. In one particular village, everyone fled just before the army arrived, except the Zen Master. Curious about this old fellow, the general went to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-43

Denomination: Methodist

Saved Before Easter

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Apr 13, 2003

A sermon, for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, or Easter, explaining that the THIEF ON THE CROSS was saved by faith alone.

INTRODUCTION On a never to be forgotten day, while a mob of bloodthirsty, mocking Jews, Romans, and other Gentiles looked on, three men were nailed to three crosses on a hill then known as "Golgotha(which means The Place of the Skull.)(Matthew 27:33)" Today, most Christians refer to the hill as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Warfare Of The Image Bearer Series

Contributed by David Oaks on Sep 22, 2004

Jesus promises us life but in the same breath says that life will be fought by a thief...

Warfare of the Image Bearer #1 Heritage Church David Oaks (This is the beginning message to accompany the congregation wide reading of Waking the Dead, by John Eldredge. Many of the thoughts and ideas come from him.) Have you ever tried to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Tomorrow Never Comes.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The atheist does not find God the same reason the thief does not find a policeman.

WHAT IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES. James 4:13-17 As far as I know Madelyn O’Hare is the most known atheist in America. She is the one who had school prayer outlawed. I have not heard a great deal of her in quite some time now. I did hear that she might have become a believer in Jesus Christ, I hope so. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003

The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon identifies 4 of the fruits of repentance and how they should affect our walk with God.

- Verse 8 of our passage puts before us the command to “bear fruits worthy of repentance.” - The obvious and immediate question that comes to mind is, “What are the fruits of repentance?” Fortunately for us, our passage points us to four of the fruits of repentance. - Repentance, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11, Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Haven't Repented Until You Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

story of Nehemiah linked to repentance

August 4 Nehemiah - You Can Change The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel Of Repentance

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 27, 2009

What price could you set on the gospel work a pastor does? Think about that as Jesus shows us what he expects from the preachers he sends and what he expects from the hearers. Parts: A. It comes as a free gift. B. Receive it with open hearts and homes.

Text: Mark 6:7-13 Theme: Jesus Sends Out His Priceless Gospel of Repentance A. It comes as a free gift B. Receive it with open hearts and homes Season: Pentecost 8b Date: July 26, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Jesus-Sends-Out-His-Priceless-Gospel-of-Repentance-Mark6_7-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

When Sin Trips Us Up Faith Repents Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 31, 2007

This message looks at the type of Faith displayed by Samson.

If we were really honest, all of us could admit that at some time or another in our life we have been tripped up by sin. Some of us may have fallen harder than others but the pain and the guilt remains the same. In the midst of our failure we often are tempted to give up and quit. Because Satan is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentence - 53 Sins That Will Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Jul 26, 2006

Take a look at 53 sins that you must not willfully continue in if you become a believer

Repentance Repentance is a must for a believer. Repentance is a complete change of the way you view sin. Instead of wanting to become materially rich your focus becomes doing the will of God. Repentance of sin is absolutely necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational