Sermons on The Thief On The Cross:

Foolish Wisdom-8(2025)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2025

8 of 8. The apostle Paul related that the wisdom of the Cross-work of Christ, was seen as foolishness by those who were perishing. The wisdom of the Cross can be misinterpreted. But How can wisdom be properly interpreted? Foolish Wisdom is interpreted thru...

FOOLISH WISDOM-VIII—1Corinthians 2:1-5(1:18--2:5) Attention: Something deceptively seen by the heart’s predisposition. CLEANLINESS? A deacon & a soap-maker went for a walk together. The soap-maker said, “What good is your Christian religion? Look at all the trouble & misery of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Or Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 19, 2025

As Jesus crosses Galilee, facing a storm and interacting with a demon-possessed man, some people respond to Jesus in fear and others in faith.

From 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 28:20, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 10:10, Luke 8:22-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007

Memorial Day Sunday message comparing military sacrifices on the battlefield and Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. Leads into Lord’s Supper observance.

*ILL>The story is told of three elderly sisters who, in their last years, lived together in a shared home. One day sister #1 stopped midway on a staircase and asked one of her sisters, "Was I going up or coming down?" Sister #2 shook her head and told her, "You were going upstairs to go to bed." ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

The Christian does not win in the war with evil by making the enemy suffer. He wins by suffering for the sake of the enemy. This is the new message of the cross.

William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States, was a big man in more ways than one. When he was inaugurated in 1909 at age 51 he weighed 325 pounds. His goal was not to become President, however, but to be the chief justice of the Supreme Court. In 1921 he achieved his goal and became ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017

Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death And Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 14, 2022

Integrated gospel account of His death on the cross, includes prophecies of details foretold by King David, Isaiah and Zechariah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Journey to Calvary As the chief priests led Jesus away to be crucified, he fell beneath the weight of the cross. His back was torn and bleeding. He was weakened from blood loss. They grabbed Simon, a Cyrenian who was coming out of the country, from the crowd and forced him to pick up the cross and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 18 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Jesus crossed over the valley Kedron, between Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives, now called the Valley of Jehoshaphat. Jesus crossed this valley after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Jesus is the Lamb of God, led to slaughter.

John chapter 18 Read verses 1-11 In this section we find a blending of the majesty and the meekness of Christ. Jesus crossed over the brook Kedron after Judas had made his agreement to betray Him. Perhaps you remember another person who crossed over the brook Kedron. When King David’s son, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Towers Fall . . .

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 6, 2003

When towers fall, pride is always involved. "I" is in the middle of pride and sin, but the cross of Christ is "I" crossed out. This sermon shows what pride does to us, God’s reaction to pride, and five steps to avoid pride.

INTRO For thousands of years, man has continually tried to proudly pat himself on the back for his knowledge and acheivements. For example, when the Titanic was built, it was billed as the “unsinkable ship,” with one person stating that “God Himself could not sink her,” yet it was just an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Resurrection Morning

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 11, 2006

To accept the resurrection you must meet Jesus and to have faith is the key to the kingdom of God. To receive Jesus we must listen for him calling us.

Our bible reading today is one that is full of feeling, faith, compassion and emotion. It is one of the base lines and benchmarks of the Christian faith. We have Mary Magdalene making her way, in sorrow, to the tomb of her Lord and Master. She is distraught, her eyes are full with tears and her ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jun 8, 2008

"For it (the GOSPEL) is the Power of God unto Salvation!"

The Gospel: What is it REALLY? Text: Romans 1-8 Objective: Every person needs to understand the true essence of salvation and can do so by understanding 2 facts found in Scripture. I went back to work about three weeks ago after a 2 month lay off. Many of you know that I am a truck driver by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Friday: The Sacrifice That Saved The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 7, 2025

Good Friday is not just a historical event; it is the divine turning point for all humanity. It is the day Jesus, the sinless Son of God, bore the sins of the world on the cross.

GOOD FRIDAY: THE SACRIFICE THAT SAVED THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 53:4-6 (KJV) Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 16, 2023

Continuing in the series on Romans.

Romans 3 All Have Sinned - Read Romans 3 When it comes to salvation, is there an advantage to being an American? Let me ask you again, when it comes to salvation, is there an advantage tp being an American? The answer, Yes, there is. There are many advantages, when it comes to salvation, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Conditoned For The Conquest Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

After crossing over Jordan, was Jericho imediatly on the mind of God? No first they needed to be ’conditioned for the conquest’.

Conditioned for the Conquest Part 1 Joshua 4&5; Today we are going to cover only chapter 4; After they cross we would expect Jerico to be conquered in short order. We think that Jerico is immediately on God’s mind. Not so, they spent some 10 days here at Gilgal and some 6 days before they saw ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003

Jesus call us to cross over to the other side, but how do we do that?

Getting to the other side Mark 4:35-41  At some point in our walk Jesus calls each of us to ”pass over to the other side with Him.”  Passing over to the other side usually means to cross some obstacle. What’s yours?  Here are some spiritual principles we find as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist