Sermons on Thief:

Wearing The Family Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 23, 2002

This is sermon 3 in a series of 4 from Chapter 4 of Ephesians.

Wearing the Family Name One of my favorite football stories is credited to Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. It’s probably an urban or sports legend but I still like it... It seems that there was a rookie running back (Paul Horning?) who celebrated wildly in the end zone when he made ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rapture PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Rapture, emphasizing the importance of being spiritually prepared and living in expectation of Jesus' return.

Hello, family! We're here together again, and I'm so glad you've decided to join us today. You know, I've been thinking a lot about what we're going to talk about today, and I think it's something that's really going to hit home for a lot of us. It's about being ready, about living in expectation, ...read more

Topics: Waiting, Christ's Coming

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 20, 2007

One of the claims of Jesus was that He is the Door to salvaton. Using the Eastern sheepfolds, He makes His point clearly to illustrate access to salvation.

May, 2007 I AM the Door John 10:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Eastern sheepfolds had only one door which was guarded by a shepherd at night. Most of the sheepfolds were made out of rough stone or mud-brick structures with a partial roof or a cave in the hills. It had a single opening to protect ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Awakening To Baptism Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 3, 2017

How does entering the sheepfold by the door picture baptism?

Intro How do we become part of Christ’s flock and what does He do with His sheep? Goal Let’s realize that Jesus brings His sheep together. Plan Let’s look at John 10:1-10 and see how baptism makes us part of the faith community. John 10:1 The Sheepfold We can learn a lot about Christianity ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Message To The Church In Sardis Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 18, 2022

The church had become a thermometer that registered the temperature of the city instead of a thermostat that changed the temperature of the city.

Revelation 3:1-6 A Message to the Church in Sardis 12-18-2022 The city of Sardis, Capital of Lydia, a center of commerce, coins first minted there, carpet and woolen industry located there. Only a shell of its former self. The church had taken on the characteristics of the city. One ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace.

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Christmas sermon that looks at the "Fear Nots." surrounding the birth of Christ

Have No Fear. Jesus Brings Peace. Luke 1,2: Matthew 1:18-25 Intro: Compare Fear vs. Peace I. Have no fear. God answers prayer. (Luke 1:13) "Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John". A. God answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

16 Things Every Leader Should Know About Concentration Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Everyone accomplishes things for God by concentrating. The lack of focus and divided attention also leads to divided accomplishments and incomplete projects. Like a magnifying glass concentration allows you to take all of your resources and create the max

…but this one thing I do… Philippians 3:13 1. Every great human achievement is the result of concentration. 2. Every great military battle is won by bringing all forces to concentrate on a single objective. 3. Every great ministry accomplishes things for God by concentrating on a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Last Second Salvation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

It’s never too late to get saved.

Last Second Salvation March 9, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s never too late to get saved. Focus Passage: Luke 23:39-43 Supplemental Passage: Eph 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Pharisee, The Tax-Farmer, And The Eucharist

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2008

All need the touch of the healing Christ, the same Christ who is our companion in Word and Sacrament

Monday of 33rd Week in Course Sacramentum Caritatis Two men went up to the Temple to pray. One was a collaborator and bag man and thief, and the other was a law-abiding, tithe-giving good citizen. The good guy spent all of his time bragging about his good works and telling God how much better he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Sinners Are The Enemy Right?

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 4, 2009

Its sad but true that we forget that our responsibility is to lead the lost to Christ, and to remember that we were once lost too.

If you were organizing a church you would not go to Jensen and Quitman to look for members would you (an area frequented by prostitutes) Mat 5:46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? I overheard a believer make this ridiculous statement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

“an Unexpected Hour” Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 29, 2013

A serious look at Jesus words about his coming from a biblical rather than dispensational perspective.

“AN UNEXPECTED HOUR” A Sermon Based Upon Matthew 24: 36-44 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership Advent 1-A, December 1, 2013 "Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour (Mat 24:44 NRS). “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Enemy

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 23, 2016

A four point message describing the devil in various ways in how he attacks Christ's church

Exposing the Enemy Introduction: The famous hymn 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' begins: “Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go!” Every person who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is The King

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 19, 2004

A special look at how Jesus displayed his majesty even in dying, converting one of the thieves on the cross.

November 21, 2004 Luke 23:35-43 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, “If you are the king ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

There are many misconceptions about the second coming. Those misconceptions are common because people fail to see the Second Coming through biblical glasses.

Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About the Second Coming Introduction: I heard this one country song by this man named John Connelly. John’s big hit was a song entitled “Rose Colored Glasses.” I have never looked through rose colored glasses, but I can only imagine how they might distort ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Return Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus” “His Return” Luke 12:35-48 There’s a story about a lady who married a banker. He died and left her some money. She was looking for a little fun, so she married an actor, but he died a few years later. Then, she met a preacher and married him. She commented ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Baptist