Sermons on San Lucas 23:40:

The Seven Famous Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Cristopher Luaya on May 28, 2010

Jesus uttered the Seven Famous Words before He died on the cross. He is giving us messages through His seven precious words.

Christ came into this world as King. It is not the kingdom of this world but it is the kingdom of God within us—within our hearts. It is the kingdom of truth—the kingdom of grace. In John 18:37, Jesus answered to Pilate, saying, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Happens To Us After We Die? Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Jan 20, 2010

What happens to us after we die? Do we just live and then die and that’s it? Do we go to be with Christ or do we end up in limbo for a while? Our text will shed some light and what comes next for a believer.

Intro: When I was a kid I’d go and stay w/my grandparents a couple of weeks each summer in Ft. Worth. I loved going there b/c my grandmother would make me whatever I wanted for breakfast and I didn’t have to take a bath if I didn’t want to. I mean life couldn’t get any better. -But uncle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Around The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Will consider the different attitudes and circumstances of the people who are detailed at the scene of the crucifixion, especially the penitent thief

1. Title: Standing Around The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 27:32-50; Mark 15:20-47; *Luke 23:26-56, John 19:16-40 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 4-9-06, 3rd in the series “Walk To The Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to consider the different attitudes and circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Calvary: Parable Of The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Sep 19, 2012

Some anointed words, unparalleled in the history of man, flowed out on Mt. Calvary on that day preceding the Jewish Sabbath which happened to also be a special Sabbath, being the Passover. Those words transfigured that day from being a “Bad and Dark Frida

AT CALVARY: PARABLE OF THE GREAT DIVIDE TEXT: LUKE 23: 33-43; JOHN 19: 28-31 Some anointed words, unparalleled in the history of man, flowed out on Mt. Calvary on that day preceding the Jewish Sabbath which happened to also be a special Sabbath, being the Passover. Those words transfigured that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Foursquare

I Was There

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

A Lenten message of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ

Luke 23: 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. and 42 Then he said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom." I was there Jesus paid it all! All to Him I owe, sin had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Thief

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 8, 2012

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: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Speaks - A First Person Narrative Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter speaks about some of his experiences with Jesus over the past three years. He recounts the struggles and emotions of what happens during Holy Week. Where is Jesus? Is he really alive? What does the mean?

Peter Speaks Various accounts from the gospels about Holy Week EASTER – April 16, 2017 You are welcome to use this first person narrative. It was a joy to write and a joy to share. I was just finishing a series on Peter but it could be used anytime but especially around Good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-38, John 13:21-38, Matthew 27:11-66, Luke 23:1-55, Luke 24:1-12, Luke 5:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Eternity What Happens Next? Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016

What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Last Second Salvation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

It’s never too late to get saved.

Last Second Salvation March 9, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s never too late to get saved. Focus Passage: Luke 23:39-43 Supplemental Passage: Eph 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Compelling Cross Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2020

1. Trust Jesus for the misery of His cross (John 19:1-6). 2. Trust Jesus for the miracles of His cross (John 19:23-24). 3. Trust Jesus for the mercy of His cross (Luke 23:32-43). 4. Trust Jesus for the mission of His cross (John 19:28-30).

The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30; Luke 23:32-43 (Reading: John 19:14-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared June 7, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time, in John 18, we took a close look at the trials of Jesus Christ. And the Lord's trial before Pilate is ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30, Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men On A Mountaintop

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2020

A message for those who feel they have waited too late to be saved.

Three Men on a Mountaintop Luke 23:26-43 Golgotha, (Aramaic: “Skull”,) also called Calvary, (from Latin calva: “bald head,” or “skull”), skull-shaped hill in Jerusalem, the site of Jesus' crucifixion. It is referred to in all four Gospels. While the Gospels merely identify Calvary as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-42

Denomination: Baptist

Strike The Tent: When The Righteous Go Home

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 10, 2021

Life is temporary, no matter how many years one may dwell in this present world. The men, women, and children who die in Christ leave this troubled enter into the joy of for heaven and the presence of the LORD. Scripture tells of what they will gain as they take in their first glimpse of glory.

The censors engaged in the "cancel culture" movement have taken it upon themselves to rid this nation of any memory of those who lived before us because they were either' oppressors", or "fascists", or had engaged in "white privilege", or some other reason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Peter 1:13-15, Psalm 116:15, Philippians 1:21, Luke 23:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Today Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 20, 2021

As Jesus hung on the cross, between two condemned malefactors, He spoke words of grace to one who was repentant. In His dying moments, our Lord revealed the grace He came to secure for all who look to Him by faith.

Today shalt Thou be with Me in Paradise Luke 23: 39-43 Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross with the first of those, a prayer of forgiveness offered to God the Father. This morning we have come to the second of those gracious and powerful sayings, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of Faith

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

The dying thief on the cross next to Jesus made one request to be remembered, and Jesus responded to that by promising him that he would be joining Jesus that very day in paradise. Look to Jesus and your future is always bright.

Not all heroes die a noble death. Jacques de Lalaing, the flower of knighthood, who was considered the pattern of chivalry for all of Europe, and who was called the last hero of romance, died an early death in 1453. It was not of a lover’s broken heart, or in a tournament with his flag flying. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46

The Scenes At Calvary

Contributed by John Gail on Aug 23, 2018

The things that happened at Calvary

THE SCENES AT CALVARY Text: Luke 23:33-49; John 19:37 Adoniram Judson returned to America for a brief furlough, following a tenure of 30 years in Burma. A large group gathered to hear the renowned missionary. Judson could have told of the grave illness of his wife, and four children in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49, John 19:37

Denomination: Baptist