Sermons on Was The Thief Saved:

Today In Paradise Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 3, 2022

Should make us forgiving … forbearing … faithful

Today in Paradise Luke 23:39–44 I. Introduction A. Father Forgive Them 1. Should make us forgiving … forbearing … faithful 2. The word that withheld the wrath of God B. The Second Word from the Cross 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Me!

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012

The thief on the cross is an example that we are saved completely by the grace of God as this hardened criminal received the promise of eternal life.

Many of you might remember Karla Faye Tucker. She was the first woman to be executed in the US since 1984. She was notorious as an accomplice to a brutal ax murder of a two people in the early eighties. Soon after being imprisoned, Tucker took a Bible from the prison ministry program and read it in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Lutheran

By Grace You Are Saved!

Contributed by Dustin Bumgarner on Mar 4, 2014

This message focuses on God's grace in action, His great plan for our life, as well as a short story of how God's great grace changed a life in just a few short weeks. Enjoy!

The topic I chose for today’s message is Grace. When we do what is right and just, when we follow God’s rules, when we step out of ourselves and let God lead our paths, we will have His grace and favor! Grace is God at work in us. God shows His great grace the most, when He gave up His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian Church

A Plan To Save Face (The Face Saving Plan) Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this

THE FACE SAVING PLAN Luke 15: 13-19 (p740) July 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had to go to plan "B" because plan "A" does not work out like you thought it would? Yeah?!!! Me too....In fact I'd hazard a guess that everyone in this sanctuary this morning has thought they had the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Heavenly King For A Common Thief” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 26, 2016

John 18 includes Jesus' interrogation by Pilate and the exchange of Barabbas for our Lord.

6 26 2016 “The Heavenly King for a Common Thief” John 18: 28-40 Today we are taken into the Courtroom of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea and we witness Jesus’ interrogation leading to the order for Him to be crucified in John 18:28: “Then they led Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Save America? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the depth of God's love, its relevance to America, and our Christian responsibility to extend this love to the less fortunate in our society.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are going to dive into one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, John 3:16, and explore its relevance to our great nation, America. We'll be discussing God's immense love for us, the power of our faith, and our calling as Christians to aid the less ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Save

Lesson 17: For The Day Of The Lord Will Come As A Thief In The Night Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2018

Paul had often taught the doctrine of the second coming. He taught that the believer will not enter into that awful night of the Great Tribulation Period, which has been labeled the DAY OF THE LORD.

10/9/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 17: For the Day of the Lord Will Come as a Thief in the Night (1Th 5:1-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4 (NIV) 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What The Thief Comes To Steal From Your Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 19, 2012

Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face to face with the Bridegroom. Satan has been constantly at work in Paul’s absence to deceive the church in Corinth and lead them in the direct

The picture presented in these verses is that of a father giving away his bride. Paul has already called himself their father (1Cor.4:15), he has arranged the marriage with the groom. Paul is concerned that the Corinthians will stray and not be the proper kind of bride by the time they come face ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Saving Private Ryan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001

The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Saving Response To Christ

Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001

How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Suddenly And Surprisingly Saved!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2003

The sudden and miraculous conversion of Zacchaeus illustrates the truth that “the things which are impossible with men are possible with God”

“Suddenly and Surprisingly Saved!” Luke 19:1-10 Conversion, being saved or being “born again” is the very center of the Biblical message. And although the phrase “born again” may have been trampled underfoot and misused by many it is still the center of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sinners, The Saved And The Savior

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jul 2, 2003

A look at the cruel soldiers, the compelled substitute and the crucified Son as they go to Golgotha.

(Jere. 17:9) "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked." It is from this viewpoint of the wickedness of man that Matthew approaches this part of the Gospel. He could have written about the love of God which sent His only Son to save us from our sin. But here Matthew gives us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Selected, Saved, Sealed"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 28, 2003

An exposition, with full text and passage outline, on Ephesians 1:3-14.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. Believers have been SELECTED (predestined) from all eternity (vv. 3-6). A. We have been chosen: 1. Before the foundation of the world. 2. In Christ. 3. In love. 4. According to the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Romans 9:9-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

By Grace You Are Saved

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 24, 2002

It’s all about His grace!!!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO NUMBERS 4:4-6 & Ephesians 2.1ff 1. There is DEFINITELY a lot of interest in the occult today… · Movies are made, books are bought, experts are sought after. · Many are shelling out millions of dollars to have their fortunes told, to gain insight on the future, to know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved From What

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

We preach about heaven which we are promised, but often do not speak about the judgement of God to those that are lost.

Saved From What? Proverbs 20:22 "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." Believers use the term ‘saved’ quite a bit. You might say we are: I. Saved from Sin. A. The penalty of sin. 1. Ro. 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death..." 2. "...But the gift ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22

Denomination: Baptist