Sermons on Luke 23:44: showing 1-15 of 177

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 30, 2002

Discover Jesus’ true understanding of God and mankind through His last words on the cross (A Good Friday Devotional)

Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the lips of Jesus were confident. These words reflect a true understanding of God and mankind. With such understanding Jesus responded confidently on the cross. Jesus said in Luke 23:24, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-30, Luke 23:24-46, Luke 23:46, Matthew 27:46, Psalm 2:2-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

"Into Your Hands" Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 1, 2002

Because of Jesus’ death on the cross, the final word is our salvation.

First Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Luke 23:44-49 It was Palm Sunday and Jesus was coming into Jerusalem. He was riding on a blazing white stallion, kicking up a cloud of dust as He rode along. He was looking for trouble. The people He passed were in awe of such a beautiful animal but they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Famous Last Words

Contributed by David Barnes on Jul 20, 2002

The last words of a dying man can tell us a great deal about his life; the last words of Jesus on the cross are a message to us of what his life was about and what our lives should be.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS Various Scriptures INTRODUCTION: A. The last words of a dying man. 1. What are the four last words of an aggie? “…Hey, ya’ll, watch ‘is!” 2. The last words of a dying man tell us a great deal about him. B. Famous last words in history. 1. Entrepreneur, P. T. Barnum, d. 1891 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46, John 19:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by David Swensen on May 3, 2002

It is interesting how people leave this life. Some scream, plead and curse. Others go confessing, some go stoically waiting for the inescapable. Most go with fear and hopelessness. Certainly not the case with our Lord and it need not be with us.

Dr. Edward Wilson was the famous British doctor who went with Captain Scott’s expedition to the Antarctic. In 1891 as an undergraduate at Cambridge University he was nicknamed “Bill the Cynic.” He was argumentative, disagreeable and he had a sharp, bitter, nasty tongue. Writing to a friend he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifice (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good picture of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

April 16, 2000 Mark 15; Luke 23 Living Sacrifice – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:29-39, Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 8, 2002

Three promises of Easter: Empty Cross - the forgiveness of sins, Empty Tomb - eternal life, Empty Burial Clothes - personal relationship with Jesus.

Tomb, You shall not hold Him longer, Death is strong, but life is stronger Stronger than the dark, the light; Stronger than the wrong, the right; Faith and hope triumphant say; Christ will rise on Easter Day. While the patient earth lies waiting Till the morning shall be breaking Shuddering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Luke 23:1-56, John 3:16, Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Into Your Hands

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

On the cross Jesus said "Father , into your hands I commit my spirit." Why did Jesus have to say this and what do thee words teach us.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of hardest things for us to do is to let go or give up that which means the most to us. 2. As parents we find it so hard to let go or give up our children when they leave home or get married. As a husband or wife we struggle with giving up our spouse when we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Reflections On The Cross Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

reflections on the cross

REFLECTION ON THE CROSS Each year we come together on Good Friday to praise God and to recall again the wonderful gift of salvation which God wrought fro us through the death of His only begotten Son. This year more people are talking about Easter and about the cross of Christ because of Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Have Peace In A World Of Turmoil

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

Even in a world filled with turmoil you can find peace if you know where to look for it.

HOW TO HAVE PEACE IN A WORLD OF TURMOIL LUKE 23:44-49 Everyone is seeking peace. Go to any part of the world and you will find people searching for peace. It may be world peace they are seeking—like the summits between the United States and the other superpowers. They may be seeking peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

His Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

As we look at Jesus, it’s important to realize that his death was no accident. The cross did not happen to Him – He came on purpose for it. His death resulted in our acquittal and gave us open access to the Father. Just as people have responded differen

The Case For Christ: His Death Rev. Brian Bill 4/8/01 I was on the wrestling team in High School. The wrestlers and the basketball players didn’t get along very well. We practiced on the gym stage while the wimpy round-ball guys ran around in the gym. There was a big stage curtain that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49, Mark 15:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Over! Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

God is looking forward to your arrival to be with Him. Eternity is your destiny and heaven is your home. Since you are going home, let me tell three things you need to know about going home.

In was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into Thy Hands

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 10, 2003

A dying experience

Welcome ....... As Christ our Lord hung there on the cross of Calvary, nails in his hands, nails in his feet, blood gushing from his side, his body in agonzing pain, he took those dying moments to speak with his Father. Four of our Lord’s seven sayings was directed to his Father. Father forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Doubting Disciples Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Jesus brought 1)peace by showing the reality of the resurrection, and 2)purpose by showing the wellspring of witnessing.

Luke 23:36-49 – Doubting Disciples Charles Swindoll in his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. To impress them, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. He trained this dog to do things no other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-49

Denomination: Baptist