Sermons about The Dying Criminal

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

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This is a sermon i wrote around the anniversary of my mentor’s death a couple of years ago, it’s a little personal, but hopefully someone can use it.

Country singer Tim McGraw had a great song a couple of years ago called, "Live Like You Were Dying". The song was written in relation to his father Tug, and his diagnosis of cancer which led to his death a couple of years ago. He brings up a very interesting point in this song…what would you do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 5, 2008

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Life is best lived as a gift well spent.

Title: Live Like You Were Dying Text: Romans 13:11-12 Thesis: Life is best lived as a gift spent well. Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying is the springboard for the series of messages that will unfold in the next five weeks. The song is the story of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013

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Too many of us live in what we might call the “world of someday.” We say “someday when things settle down or when I get older I’ll really live for God.” When does someday come? Let iststart today.

REEL DISCIPLESHIP “Live Like you were Dying” John 10:10 On Memorial Day weekend, most of us stop to remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed in battle. Some of you will go to the cemetery and place flowers on your loved ones grave and you may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Sardis: The Church With Reputation But Dying Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

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Sardis had the reputation of being a highly respected church, but it was dead and lifeless.

Have you ever been in a church that was dead or dying? How does that happen? Usually it happens when a church gets satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they have always been. This is usually a church that rests on its laurels and its past history, that revels in what used to be? ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Live Like You Were Dying" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 14, 2016

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What would you do if you knew you were dying? How would you speak to others? What would change?

“Live like you were Dying” Philippians 1:20-26 Tug MacGraw, Tim McGraw’s father, was hospitalized with a brain tumor in March 2003. He found out that day that he had cancer and was given three weeks to live-he survived nine months. To MacGraw recorded this song in memory of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

America Dying Under False Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 17, 2009

based on 5 ratings

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Turn around the American people before its to late

America Dying Under False Hope **Prov: 10 -23 To do evil is like sport to a fool** Today when we look at America we see our leaders acting as they are fools. Waste / lying / stealing / cheating / spending / living high Our countries leaders have made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 11, 2009

based on 12 ratings

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16th in a series from Ecclesiastes. The fact that we are going to die ought ot impact the way that we live.

Last Saturday, a 50-1 long shot named Mine That Bird won the 135th Kentucky Derby, surging all the way from last place to first on the final turn and the home stretch. This was an improbable victory for a horse that was purchased last year for only $9,500, a real bargain compared to the millions ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fresh Ember Among The Dying Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 3, 2022

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A sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C

March 2, 2022 Ash Wednesday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 The Fresh Ember among the Dying Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Well, here we are again! Today we enter into a new season of Lent. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Bowling Alone: Dying For Lack Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 24, 2018

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The aloneness that has become a hallmark of our modern age presents a great opportunity for the people of God to present the message of life. As Christ calls people to rest in Him, the churches must echo that call.

“Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” [1] Robert Putnam raised a red flag for people living in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

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Embracing Grace: Living And Dying In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

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Exploring the final words of Christ, this sermon illustrates how we should live and die in faith, akin to a child falling asleep in their father's arms.

Today, we gather to reflect on the last seven sayings of Jesus Christ. These profound statements not only reveal how Jesus lived but also teach us how to face death with childlike trust in our Heavenly Father. In His final moments on the cross, Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of surrender and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Grace, Faith

The Theology Of A Thief

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 17, 2019

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A study of the faith of the thief who was saved even as he was dying.

“Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012

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The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are To Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2020

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Are Christians free to prosecute lawbreakers?

If We Are to Be Forgiving, Does This Mean We Shouldn’t Prosecute Criminals? (topical) 1. “A man, convinced of a crime, was in court. The judge said 'Why did the police arrest you?' The man replied 'For shopping too early.' The judge said 'Well that's not a crime, how early ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Genesis 9:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: Guaranteed Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

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I don’t pretend to understand everything that happened to Jesus before His resurrection, I do know this: several hours after their respective deaths, Jesus escorted a pardoned criminal inside the very gates of paradise.

Good morning to you and Happy Resurrection Day to you all! Easter is special day and we are so glad to have you join us. Most Sundays I am looking at nothing but a camera these days. But not this Sunday (show pics of people’s printed pics on the pews)! What a welcome sight. Many of you are new to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Feb 25, 2004

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Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. The Passion of the Christ doesn’t give you the first part of the story. Second of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Plot: Why Did Jesus Have to Die Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 2/2004 Confusion happens when you miss the first part of the story. If the first line you heard in Gone with the Wind was Rhett’s parting shot at Scarlett, you would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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