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  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Criminal On The Cross

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2019
     | 5,988 views

    Jesus was dying and would participate in the resurrection for one big reason - to take back and restore what had been lost with Adam.

    The Criminal on the Cross Good Friday 2019 Picture of Cross standing in Notre Dame Cathedral Luke 23:32-39 NIV “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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Criminals And Crosses`

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2024
     | 528 views

    Our only hope is "The Man on the Middle Cross."

    Criminals and Crosses Luke 23:39-43 1. Alistair Begg – “Man on Middle Cross” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQxVRC7wHvU) If God asked why He should let us into heaven, the reason does not begin with “Because I ___.” It begins with “Because HE ____.” Anything else leads to: a. Lethargic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Shadow Of Gestas And Light Of Dismas Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,085 views

    This sermon examines the attitude and words of the two criminals from the cross.

    March 28, 2012 The Shadow of Gestas and the Light of Dismas Luke 23:39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Munn avatar

    A Criminal's View Of Calvary Series

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,169 views

    A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...the thief's view of Calvary.

    A Hill With A View A Criminal’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Three Crosses

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,239 views

    Jesus was dying among sinners, But also dying for sinners!

    Luke 23:39-Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ,fn save Yourself and us.” 40-But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41-“And we indeed justly, for we receive the due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Crosses

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,183 views

    Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and what we can learn from what each person was focused on.

    THREE CROSSES Jesus was crucified with two criminals. Three crosses, three very different individuals. One person died in sin, one died to sin and one died for sin. Let's see what we can take away from this situation and find out what we can learn from what each person was focused on. 1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Linders avatar

    Remember Me When You Come Into Your Kingdom

    Contributed by James Linders on Apr 23, 2015
     | 8,735 views

    A criminal was hanging on the cross with Jesus. In his dying moments he reached out to the Lord.

    Then he said unto Jesus: "Remember me come into your kingdom." One of the two criminals who was hanging on the cross,waiting on death to claim his mortal body and existence, realized that he was a sinner,and because of THIS, fell short of the glory of God. The thought of being destined for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons Learned From Two Criminals

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,839 views

    Tonight, I want to look at two people and the truths they teach us. They are the criminals that hung on the cross on each side of Jesus, the day Jesus was crucified.

    Lessons learned from two Criminals Luke 23:32-43 Introduction I expect to learn things when I read the teachings of Jesus, after all, even the Jews who rejected Jesus saw Him as a Great Rabbi, a Great Teacher. I expect to learn things when I read the writings of the Apostles because these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    King David Was A Criminal

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,755 views

    David knew he was in need of forgiveness and restoration and that only God could do this.

    Sermon 060909: for it’s when we have been restored, we can bring others to the Lord; Psalm 51. In life there are times and reasons why we don’t believe God would want to have anything to do with us, I’ve even been told by people that, "I’m that bad that God wouldn’t want to have anything to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Criminal's Confession/Declaration

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,966 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the o

    I. EXORDIUM: What are the essential factors to be saved? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that anywhere you are, GOD will save you. IV. TEXT: Luke 23:40-43 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: The Thief On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,693 views

    This is about Jesus’ encounter with the criminal next to him.

    Read Luke 23:39-43 using Lectio Divina method. Can you see it? Can you visualize the scene? Can you see the blood and the agony? Can you hear the mockers? Experience the moment. There are some things we can take away from this.  REVILING the REDEEMER This reflects the words of Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 274 ratings
     | 12,300 views

    The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

    Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chad Brown avatar

    The Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by Chad Brown on Mar 29, 2015
     | 5,023 views

    The beginning of the journey of Christ's week leading to his crucifixion.

    Jesus and the Apostles all approach Jerusalem. He sent ahead two of the disciples. Go into the village, and as soon as you enter into it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat upon it. Loosen the colt and bring it. If anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? Tell them, The Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    There's Nothing Like Being Remembered Pt3 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
     | 5,213 views

    Jesus knows it feels good to be remembered…and there’s just something RIGHT about it. There’s nothing like being remembered. “Jesus, remember me…” It is what the ONE criminal said on the cross. not so on the other side. Which side do you find yourself on

    There is NOTHING Like Being Remembered. Text: Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 I grew up on a farm—and was the third of three boys and I quickly learned the importance of being at the meal table when food was served. Because if you didn’t get to the table when you were called, part of the lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Joy Of The Cross

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 24,420 views

    The shame of the cross is frequently forgotten by modern-day Christians. Crucifixion was the ultimate in insult and public contempt for a criminal. It is impossible for us even to begin to understand the horror of the cross to the sinless soul of the i

    The Joy of the Cross Hebrews 12:2 Intro We have heard many sermons on the sufferings of Christ on the cross. Words do not have the capacity to communicate the suffering Christ experienced as he died for our sins. The loneliness of the cross was terrible. Jesus was forsaken by his friends. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist