Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Thief On The Cross:

showing 646-660 of 85,167
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Ryan Loyd avatar

    Today You'll Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,993 views

    Words uttered at the end of a man's life take on extra significance. What did our Lord say in His final moments? And what do they speak to us today?

    Luke 23:32-43 NIV 32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,872 views

    What was the differences in the three crosses on Golgatha?

    Three Crosses at Calvary Luke 23:32-43 The Gospel of Luke gives an eye-witness account of the scene at the cross. (23:32,33). "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be executed. When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified him, along with the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Simpson avatar

    From Heartache To Hope (The Thief Or The Giver Of Life?)

    Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 18, 2014
     | 4,716 views

    An Easter message comparing the thief (Satan) to Jesus as the life giver. Will we choose his lies or choose HIS life? Will we live in despair or hope?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church Easter, April 20, 2014 David Simpson From Heartache to Hope (The Thief or The Giver of Life?) Romans 5:8, John 10:10; Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 - May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    A Conversation From The Cross

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 22, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,337 views

    A sermon to adults on the conversation between Jesus and the two thieves on the cross.

    A Conversation from the Cross Luke 23:39-43 Imagine in your mind these two thieves hanging on the cross. They pull up with their arms and push down with their feet to get each breath. Each time the flesh tears a little more, more blood ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    Cross: The Symbol Of Love

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 16, 2024
     | 421 views

    This sermon explores the meaning of the Cross. In ancient times, the Cross is a symbol of shame and death. For Christians, however, it is a symbol of love.

    Scripture: John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Introduction: The Cross as a Paradox The cross, in ancient times, was a symbol of shame and death. Yet, for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    3 Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    A different look at the crucifixion

    THE 3 CROSSES OF CALVERY Place Allendale Baptist ( In view of a call) Date September 16, 2001 Luke 23:32-33: 39-43 Introduction Several days ago, my wife received an E-mail of sculptures of Jesus on the cross. The unique thing about these pictures they were of sculptures made of sand. Sand castles. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn miller avatar

    Utterances From The Cross

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,349 views

    We find forgiveness, hope, and life in The last three utterances from Jesus while he was on the Cross from the gospel of Luke.

    Utterances from the Cross Introduction: If ever there was a holiday to celebrate; it is Easter. What other holiday celebrates an event that promises everlasting life? I love Easter! I look forward to it, especially when the long cold days of winter have me trapped inside the house, cabin fever ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    3 Crosses @ Calvary

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,233 views

    This incident, on the road to Calvary, and then at the sight of the crucifixion, reveals both God and man as they truly are. It exposes man as incredibly cruel, and God as amazingly kind and compassionate. It is man who is evil, and God who is good.

    Opening illustration: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the various facial expressions and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Compelling Cross Of Christ

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    Today we will explore four facets of the cross, four features that compel us to trust in Jesus Christ.

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30 & Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 21, 2010 *Max Lucado wrote: “The Cross: It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. Its tragedy summons all sufferers. Its absurdity attracts all critics. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Compelling Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 7, 2020
     | 4,203 views

    1. Trust Jesus for the misery of His cross (John 19:1-6). 2. Trust Jesus for the miracles of His cross (John 19:23-24). 3. Trust Jesus for the mercy of His cross (Luke 23:32-43). 4. Trust Jesus for the mission of His cross (John 19:28-30).

    The Compelling Cross of Christ John 19:1-30; Luke 23:32-43 (Reading: John 19:14-30) Sermon by Rick Crandall Prepared June 7, 2020 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 19. Last time, in John 18, we took a close look at the trials of Jesus Christ. And the Lord's trial before Pilate is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    The Other Cross Carriers

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 61 views

    On the northern coast of Africa in what is now modern-day Tripoli in Libya There was a Greek settlement known as the city of Cyrene.

    The Other Cross Carriers “15 Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified. 16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John McCaherty avatar

    What's The Meaning Of The Cross

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    After asking several people on the street what the cross meant to them, the answers were astounding, how would we as Christians answer that question? What does the Cross mean to us.

    What’s the meaning of the Cross? 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 1. To some a symbol, maybe a religious symbol (like the star of David) a reminder, a crutch, a form of punishment, where some nice Jewish boy died years ago. 2. Bible says it is foolishness to them that perish – If you’re looking for some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    If Crosses Could Speak.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 4, 2021
     | 2,998 views

    The title of this mornings message is—If Crosses Could Speak. The fact is these three crosses on Golgotha’s Hill did speak.

    If Crosses Could Speak. Luke 23:39-43NKJV Visual illustration—Have 3 crosses on stage, with the middle cross draped with purple, but at the end overlap the middle cross with white. Through the criminals on the cross, we see that death exposes the human heart. At the climax of a lifetime’s ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    This Day You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,875 views

    It was a terrible thing to be crucified. It also added insult to injury to be crucified between two obvious criminals. But there's a story here and a lesson. This brief passage relates one of the most amazing prayers and promises in the entire Bible

    This Day You Will Be with Me in Paradise Luke 23:43 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: 'Aren't you the Christ? Save yourself and us!' But the other criminal rebuked him. 'Don't you fear God,' he said, 'since you are under the same sentence? We ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Words From The Cross

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,419 views

    Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us?

    WORDS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Last week we got into the exchanges that took place between the two criminals and Jesus. Today I want to focus on the seven phrases that Jesus spoke when he was on the cross. What did he say, why did he say it, and what does it mean to us? 1) Jesus' words ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ