Sermons on The Thief On The Cross:

Symbols Of Sacrifice - Remembrance Day (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 12, 2022

This is a message about remembering, and the symbols of the poppy and the cross that speak to the value of remembering. This also includes some of my family war time history.

Sermon for CATM - November 13, 2022. Remembrance Day - Psalm 105:1-8 "Symbols of Sacrifice" My grandfather, Gilbert Hyde Parker, was a naval engineer in WW2. He was on at least one navy ship during the war that was bombed by the Nazis and sank in frigid waters. There are unconfirmed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Romans 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plan Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 3, 2025

It was a time of pilgrimage and Jesus would be traveling along with many others. In our text he gathers his disciples aside and shares with them one last time what they are to expect in the future.

The Plan   Luke 18:31-34 Introduction Our journey through the Gospel of Luke is rapidly coming to a conclusion. We have observed the earthly life of Jesus from the beginning. Luke’s letter to Theopholis began with the account of the priest Zechariah encountering Gabriel in the temple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Suffering Of The Innocent Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2025

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”. (Luke 19:38)

Our theme for today’s sermon is ‘the suffering of the Innocent’. Throughout the ages many people have asked the question ‘why do the innocent suffer?’ This question can only be adequately answered in the case of the Messiah because of the many revelations about His birth, life, death, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025

As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Luke 12:15, Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 5:13, Luke 6:35, Mark 6:46, Acts 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Evidence Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction discusses the significance of the cross as a symbol of Easter, highlighting its original use as a tool of execution and torture, and its transformation into a symbol of special meaning and beauty.

He is risen! I’m happy to see you this Resurrection Sunday! Does anyone have a new cross necklace? I’ve always thought that if you don’t like giving chocolate and bunnies, a cross could make a great gift for Easter morning. Whether you received it today or have worn it for years, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-32, 1 Corinthians 15:17-21, Matthew 28:13

Topics: Resurrection Sunday, Symbolism Of Cross, Easter Gifts

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Death For Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the Easter Series "The Three Crosses".

Sunday Morning April 20, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The Three Crosses [Easter Series]#3 DEATH FOR SIN Mark 15:21-47 Introduction: 1. When we think of Calvary, we only think of the cross of Christ. We must remember there were three crosses at Calvary. There are three great truths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Baptist

Stop The Madness Part Ii Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 28, 2006

In our passage this morning Paul writes to the Thessalonians and says that about times and dates he did not need to write to them, for they knew very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Time and dates. The real centerpiece

Stop the Madness, Part II 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 13th, 2003 Last week, I mentioned that “End Times Fever” was nothing new to the Christian church. Listen to this list which gives expression to that very point – (read article on list of end times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Not To Love God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007

Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Beverly Birchfield on Apr 7, 2012

Because we all the Lord Shepherd we must follow Him all the way to the cross and then to take up the cross.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD One, if not the most familiar scripture we know is the 23rd Psalm… 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

There Is Blessing In Surrendering

Contributed by John Ong on Sep 22, 2017

Before it even crossed our mind to surrender to God, He first loved us, by dying on the cross for our sins.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, surrender is an act of yielding or resigning your life or the possession of something into the power of another; to give up or to yield to the influence, passion, or power of another. I PARTLY DISAGREE. IN SURRENDERING TO GOD, IT IS TRUE THAT YOU ARE GIVING UP ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What’s Behind The Door? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013

Adapted from a series done by Joseph Rodgers "A Journey to the Cross"

How many of you watch “Let’s Make a Deal” You have no idea what’s behind door #1 or door #2. It could be something great or a Zonk, which NOT something great. Well, in this passage of Scripture we find two different people behind two different doors with two completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

One Way Ticket To Paradise

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 17, 2012

Do you want to have your sins forgiven? Do you want to go to heaven when you die? Do you want to live in the light instead of being enslaved by darkness? Look to the cross, and know the way of the cross leads home.

Scriptures: Luke 23:43 Introduction A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons who were ages five and three. The boys began to argue over who was going to get the first pancake. Mom recognized the teachable moment and said, "If Jesus was sitting here right now, He would say let my brother have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Finished!

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 9, 2003

This text shows at least 5 things Jesus finished on the Cross.

Finished! John 19:17-30 Introduction It was breathtaking as we sat in a small gazebo in Jerusalem. Our Holy Land group was at the Garden Tomb, it’s a private park owned by a religious organization in England. We were listening to a British gentleman explain why they believed the Garden Tomb is the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Did God Turn His Back On Jesus?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

Reformed theology that God turned His back on Jesus on the cross. Is this Biblical?

Did God Turn His Back Upon Jesus? Matthew 27:45-46 In my seminary theological classes, we were taught that God had to turn his back on Jesus when the sin of the world was laid upon Him. This verse, and one from Habakkuk which states that God cannot bear to look upon evil were used to prove this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist