Sermons on The Dying Thief:

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019

This message is about the Good Shepherd who who protects his sheep, but also about the good sheep that obey the shepherd.

The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 Prayer- Father as we prepare our hearts for your word, may our hearts be open to receive the blessing that comes to us from your word. Your word is powerful and your word brings healing. May you accomplish all that you intend for each of us. In Jesus name. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Ripped Off

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Satan tries to rip us off

Ripped Off ? (John 10:10- Proverbs 6:31) TEXT: (John 10:10) 10 A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so that everyone would have life, and have it in its fullest. (PROVERBS 6:31) 31 And thieves who get caught must pay back seven times what was stolen and lose ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Man Walking Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Sep 25, 2004

Part 2 in the series "Victory in Jesus." We must die to ourselves in order to have victory over sin and live for Christ.

DEAD MAN WALKING Victory In Jesus – Part 2 Galatians 2 September 26, 2004 Introduction: I was born and raised in the church. Ok, I was not literally born in a church. I was born in a hospital, but you know what I mean. Actually the day I was born my parents missed church because I was born on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20-21

How To Live Right, So You Can Die Right

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 10, 2012

How to live so you can DIE

How To Live So You Can Die Robert A. Glass Life is a unique thing, we never usually think about life until someone dies or is about to die. Truly, how a person lives IS important, but how someone dies is MORE IMPORTANT. (Genesis 2:7) “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Till Death Do Us Part Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2017

In this sermon, we are privileged to see how a man of God faced the death of his wife and we learn some lessons about facing grief and helping others through their losses.

A. The story is told of three friends who were hanging out one day, and their conversation grimly turned to the issue of death. 1. One of the friends asked the others, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” 2. One friend answered, “I would want people to say, ‘He was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Gives Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 26, 2019

This is the 22nd Sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at how Jesus' own brothers originally did not believe in Him, and how the world hates Christ and those who follow Him.

Jesus gives Hope for Families (John pt. 22) Text: John 7:1-13 About a week and a half ago, one of Leslie’s friends from college called her… that’s not unusual… Leslie and Gabby have a lot of friends, and they’re always talking to them. What was unusual was that she wanted to talk to Leslie AND ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Shall See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' illustration of His mission and the nature of true discipleship, emphasizing the joy found in a life surrendered to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you in the house of the Lord today, a place where we come together as a family, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more deeply. We gather here, not as strangers meeting by chance, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Bearing Fruit, Dying

Saved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2001

In this message we will see how the cross took one thief from condemnation to paradise.

“Saved By The Cross” Charles Colson in his book Kingdoms In Conflict, tells how Back before the collapse of communism the government of Poland issued an order that all crucifixes were to be removed from classroom walls, just as they had been banned in factories, hospitals, and other public ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hindrances Affecting Our Understanding And Application Of God's Word

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 5, 2008

We often are hearers of the Word and not doers. We learn and teach God’s Word more than obeying it ourselves. John 13: 17 says, “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.”

Introduction: In the books of Genesis and John we find that God has given us His Word – the truth and wants us to follow our freedom in Him from the evil one. There are 5 hindrances which affect our understanding and application of God’s Word:- 1. Tendency to make Christian doctrine an end in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Dying With The Choices We Make Series

Contributed by Lee Huddleston on Jan 14, 2002

A New Year’s message that would work well anytime a challenge is needed to respect the power and importance of choice.

Navigating Life Living And Dying With The Choices We Make -I’m not a big Country music fan…but I do think that country music has the best song titles of any musical genre hands down… Here are a few: "May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose" "You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd" "Thank ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Ben Johnson on Feb 8, 2007

We must take advantage of every opportunity, of everyday, of every moment to live life on purpose!! Unfortunately however, many times we get so caught up in the details of our day to day life that we just don’t take the time to SEIZE EVERY MOMENT!

Live Like You Were Dying using SONG ILLUSTRATION: "Live Like You Were Dying" -by country artist Tim McGraw REFERENCE: Phil. 3:7-16 A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an young attractive woman who was traveling with her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Like You Were Dying

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 16, 2007

Sell out to Jesus, Give Him your all. Don’t hold back.

LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING From the desk of Pastor W.C. Blankenship TEXT: 2 KINGS 20:1-6 1 ¶ In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

"Saints Dying" Romans Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus so as to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Saints dying” – Romans part 8 Opening Illustration: Movie Maker - video of previous baptisms at New Life Community Church. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4 step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America Dying Under False Hope

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

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