Sermons about The Dying Criminal

The Illusion That Jesus Was Not God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 7, 2017

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The crucifixion makes it look like Jesus is not God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many illusions we live under in life, things like we are in control of our own destiny, or that we did it all on our own. Men, we are under the illusion that run the home. • We see folks around the word under the illusion that their god is telling them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Become A Wise, Well-Equipped Christian"

Contributed by Lee Proctor on Jun 19, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 9,015 views

This seeks to teach that Christians who wish to develop spiritually will be corrected and taught by the Bible, so they ae equipped to do the things that please God

The Bible Can Make Christians Wise and Well Equipped 2 Timothy 3 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

based on 254 ratings

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Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Contagious Faith Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

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Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

"In All Things, Love”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

based on 6 ratings

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INTRODUCTION: There is a famous quote used by many churches that goes like this: “In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love.”

A few months ago I was going through some of the church archives and I ran across this quote printed on a very old bulletin. The more I thought about the quote, the more I began to wonder where it came from and why we used it. I will ask you all to now humor me as I give you a very brief history ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Father, Forgive Them.”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

“Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Forgive Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 3,846 views

A 3 week journey to learn to forgive

First Baptist Church Matthew 6:14 June 11, 2006 Can You Forgive? I would like to tell you a true story. It occurred during the holocaust and I will do my best to leave out as much of the gruesome details as I can. The story I have comes from the book called “The Sunflower.” Listen to this story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Oppression

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 7, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 11,391 views

If we yield to temptations, the devil will continually follow us; but if we put on the whole armor of God, and stand out against him, he will leave us. Let sinners then submit to God, and seek his grace and favor; resisting the devil. Our nearness to God

Opening illustration: In the annals of US advertising history, one of the most efficient slogans ever is the California milk producers’ two-word question, “Got milk?” With that phrase, the group captured almost everyone’s attention. In surveys, the slogan was recognized by ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Major Events At The Cross Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 20, 2011

| 6,437 views

We are going to divide this passage into 8 events to get a better understanding of what is happening. This is not an unfamiliar story to most Christians but maybe we can learn yet a little more about it.

The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Obituary (Not Originally Used As A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 22, 2015

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You are not an accident you are a life of great importance and no one but you can do what you can do. In this sermon I challenge you to take great caution in living because every day you live you are writing your obituary.

I have endeavored to keep this as original as possible,there are a lot of quotes and stats used and unfortunately I do not have my original notes to show credit. It is in no way an attempt to use other peoples notes or points without giving proper credit. The Obituary Hebrews 9:27 And as it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is The Ultimate Fireman

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 2, 2012

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A sermon delivered during a community worship time honoring local firefighters.

Good morning and thank you for being here to help us honor our local heroes, our firefighters. Fire, really is a good thing. We need fire. Fire produces heat. People need heat to survive. One of the first things we want to do when we go camping is to start a fire. Campers need fire for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

based on 1 rating

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John 19:16-42 shows us what really happened the day Jesus died and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Last night, we looked at the night Jesus served, and tonight I want to look at the day Jesus died. And Sunday we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Man In The Middle Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 2, 2019

| 10,894 views

Jesus endured much as He was crucified on Golgotha. He was beaten, humiliated, mocked, and blasphemed. He endured all of that for you and me. He took our place on the cross. I am thankful for the Man in the middle.

The Man in the Middle Mark 15: 22-32 Today we begin the most sobering and somber section of Mark’s gospel, dealing with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ our Lord. I am well aware that this was God’s plan for our redemption. I am thankful for the cross and the willingness of our Lord to take our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Thirsty

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 3, 2017

based on 1 rating

| 10,694 views

The Living Waters of Jesus

ARE YOU THIRSTY? Human Beings are largely composed of water.The orange juice or coffee you drank this morning was mostly water. The eggs or toast contains more water than we realize. Vegetables /fruits all contain water, even the air we breathe has high moisture content, (I wonder if we could ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Good Friday "savior" Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2022

| 1,752 views

Jesus is our Savior – My Amazing Savior – He is the one who came to rescue us as we were drowning in a world filled with sin. His acts of heroism for others are endless and He has saved billions from drowning in this evil world. His life saving acts to me are why I call Him “The Amazing Savior!”

Spoken Words: • Vernon – Immanuel • Jeromie – Lamb of God • Isa- Savior Sermon: Life of Christ - Good Friday - Savior Introduction: We have been looking at a few names of Jesus over the last few weeks. Jesus is known by many different names as we have been discovering over this Easter season - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:9-10, Luke 2:47, Mark 1:22, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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