Sermons on The Thief On The Cross:

The Cost Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: *other

The Devil Wrote A Check For Your Life, But It Bounced

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 23, 2018

There is a difference however, between a THIEF and a ROBBER. This text for examination identifies the actions of a thief whereas MALACHI identifies the actions of a robber.

TITLE: THE DEVIL WROTE A CHECK FOR YOUR LIFE, BUT IT BOUNCED SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 10:10 I realize this is a very familiar text, it is a well-known verse to millions of believers around the world, but today I want to see if I can provide us with some fresh insight into this powerful scripture. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Identify The Thieves Of Joy

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2025

We have studied JOY. Now let us consider the THIEVES OF JOY. By identifying the things that steal our joy we should learn to guard our hearts.

IDENTIFY THE THIEVES OF JOY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson. A STEALER IS A PERSON OR THING THAT TAKES WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO THEM. Joy is personal strength and power. Joy is a foundational element to continue and endure to the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Galatians 5:22-23, John 3:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 2, 2023

A message about the centrality of the cross

Title: The Message Of The (Old Rugged) Cross Text: 1 Cor 1:18-2:5 Subject: What is the message of the cross? Complement: Salvation – Christ (!) is the power of God and the wisdom of God to save & bless and reconcile sinners to God. Idea: “I will cling to that old rugged cross… i will proclaim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unmoved By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001

Three reasons why some like the Roman soldiers on the hill at calavry are still umoved by the cross.

“Unmoved By The Cross” The Impact of The Cross – Part One Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other, he said, “I dare you to go over to that Cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross And A Few Statements About The Cross

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 9, 2018

Outline about some statements on the Cross.

The Cross! Galatians 6:14 (KJV) But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. A few statements about the Cross Jesus was crucified, not in a cathedral between two candles, but on a cross between two ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14, Luke 9:23

Christ’s Cross And Our Cross

Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Mar 22, 2011

The cross today is a vivid symbol of a great past victory that involved horrible pain and crucifixion. When we see our shiny crosses that symbolize this past event, we must also remind ourselves that it was really an “Old Rugged Cross”, as the song says,

He who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it” (Matthew 10:38-39) What happened at the college called Virginia Tech in the eastern United States, was simply terrible. It appears that a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:38-39

Denomination: Bible Church

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Brothers, Two Crosses, And Two Choices

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This message is about the two thieves and the choices that each made at the Crucifixion.

Luke 23:32-33 KJV And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. [33] And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. l. INTRODUCTION -- CHOICES -Life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Cross!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man.

YOUR CROSS! Mark 8:34 The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man. I. WHOSOEVER WILL John 3:16 A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 27, 2025

The cross is the central fact of the Gospel. But not all people are aware or accept that fact. And this has been true from the beginning. Our text in I Corinthians 1:18-25 describes the message of the cross, and two words stand out: Foolishness and Power.

Alba 1-26-2025 THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS I Corinthians 1:18-25 Recently we witnessed the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America. Every four years it happens. March 4, 1881 was a beautiful spring day in Washington D.C. James Garfield stood on the Capitol steps, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 29, 2025

Jesus is the key - the only key - which can release us from our imprisonment to sin.

THE NECESSITY OF THE CROSS Charles Wesley was born in 1707. He was the 18th child! His parents had one more child after him. If it was today, the Wesleys would have been in the news! 19 children is exceptional. Charles Wesley’s father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector of the local church. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 John 2:1, Genesis 3:24, John 8:34, Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:6, Exodus 26:31, Exodus 26:35, 2 Chronicles 3:14, 1 Peter 2:24, Hebrews 2:10, Philippians 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Whoever heard of listing the necessities of life and putting the cross at the top of the list? Yet, that is where it belongs. Without the cross there is no salvation, and without salvation life is worse than meaningless.

Over fifteen hundred years ago, on Good Friday, Ambrose the Bishop of Milan ascended to his pulpit in the Cathedral of Milan and said to his congregation, "I find it impossible to speak to you today. The events of Good Friday are too great for human words." Centuries later the great ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-46

The Foolishness Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Paul wrote about the foolishness of many things, but the most shocking is that he wrote about the foolishness of the cross.

The mayor and other dignitaries were looking into the vast pit dug for the new hospital to be built. The town half-wit came up and gazed into the pit, and asked the mayor what he was going to do with this big hole. The mayor decided to humor him and said, "We are going to round up all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31