Sermons on Spiritual Thief:

Con Or King? How Do You See Jesus?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 24, 2013

Jesus is no con but a great king who is worthy of our service.

Rob Ford, mayor of Toronto, has had a rough month. After repeatedly denying allegations that he used illegal drugs, the police announced that they were in possession of a video which showed the mayor smoking crack cocaine. Since then Ford has admitted to behavior that is not appropriate for anyone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Real Jesus ( Hidden In Plain Sight ) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Who was the real Jesus and what did He mean?

This being good Friday we thought we might jump ahead and explain some of the things we have learned over the years. For example most people think that by reading a passage of Scripture they understand what they have read. In fact there are more than simply a few words that we read. Each thought is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Paradise Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 2, 2014

Hope, Salvation, Paradise

Obituaries - The Promise of Paradise Luke 23:32-43 (p. 737) April 6, 2014 Introduction: In the latter half of the 1800’s there was a small man with a huge voice who was a master of the stage. His name was Edwin Thomas. At age 15 he debuted in Richard III and from then on he became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What’s The Real Value Of A Human Soul?

Contributed by James Stophel on May 22, 2014

Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything

What’s the Real Value of a Human Soul? Luke 23:33-43 Intro: Has it ever occurred to you that everything has some potential value. And this world is full of appraisers who will and who can tell you the value of just about anything. I was skimming the internet a few weeks ago and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With The Devil, Supper With The Savior

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 20, 2021

Would you think it unusual if a man on death row was saved while the lethal injection chemicals were dripping into his I.V.? The thief on the cross next to Jesus began his last day in the service of Satan, but ended it in Paradise with God!

BREAKFAST WITH THE DEVIL, SUPPER WITH THE SAVIOR Mt. 27:38-43; LK. 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Jennifer Johnson told how her Dad began teaching business classes at a local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. 2. During the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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 Perfect Promise

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Jesus promised forgiveness in general to all who had a part in His crucifixion, but to the dying thief next to Him He made a very personal and precise promise that can be claimed by all who will, like this thief, turn to Jesus in faith.

Jonathan Swift made the well known statement, "Promises and pie crust are made to be broken." This attitude has prevailed through much of history, and the result has been that many have been rich in promises, but poor in performance. Many centuries ago Ovid suggested that men ought to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013

America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Entering The Spiritual World

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 19, 2012

Everything we know about the universe, cosmos is only the edges of God’s world. God lives in this universe parallel to ours: we’ll call it the Spiritual world.

Entering the Spiritual Word Dr. Mike Fogerson May 9, 2012 Introduction A The ancients believed earth was the very center of God’s creation & everything revolved around us. 1 We know different now. a The sun is a main sequence Gz star that contains 99.86% of all the mass in our solar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Spiritual Victory

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Jun 2, 2021

The confrontation of David and Goliath is one of the most discussed and referred event in History. There are powerful spiritual keys in this passage that we can borrow for a victorious spiritual life.

Secrets of Victory!! 1 Samuel 17:45 Then David said to the Philistine, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. 46 This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, Genesis 3:1-4, Mark 16:17, James 5:14, Proverbs 18:21, Matthew 17:20, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That's Just Your Opinion

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 15, 2006

This is just the oponion of one dying thief.

THAT’S JUST YOUR OPINION LUKE 23:33-49 A. I use to listen to a radio talk show hose in L.A. that was super nasty. People would say to him, "That’s just your opinion" and he would always respond, "That’s true, but it is the only one I am qualified to give". B. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 25, 2021

An ongoing look at Spiritual Disciplines and their benefit in our lives. Looking at Christian Meditation

Spiritual Disciplines - Meditation June 27, 2021 Have you ever had something happen in life where at that very moment you were unable to think rationally? Sometimes, it’s those little things, little decisions, and you just feel paralyzed about what to do. And there are also those monumental ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Disciplines - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 28, 2021

In this final sermon in the series, I recap the past weeks.

Spiritual Disciplines: Conclusion August 29, 2021 Today is the final message on the Spiritual Disciplines series. Amazingly, this is message 18. I was asked if I was serious last week when I said - - America is totally lost!! And my answer is 100% YES! And I fully believe the church is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Spiritual Authority

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2010

Each and every person who accepts Jesus Christ as their personal Savior possesses a very powerful tool. I want to enable you with this tool today. This tool is called Spiritual Authority and it is the key to the kingdom of God.

Each and every person who accepts Jesus Christ as their personal Savior possesses a very powerful tool. I want to enable you with this tool today. This tool was given to us when Jesus conquered the grave. This tool is called Spiritual Authority and it is the key to the kingdom of God. Keys ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare, Really?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 22, 2012

You may not want to think about it, you may not want to accept it, but the fact remains, if you have determined to follow Jesus with all your heart and live according to His plan that is found in His Word then you have been marked as a target by Satan.

According to a study done by George Barna and the Barna Group, 40% of Christians in the United States strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal