Sermons on Matthew 27:33-50:

Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003

The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2003

A reflection for Easter of Jesus on the Cross

THE CHRIST ON THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 15-44 INTRODUCTION… Christ The Lamb by Robert E. Coleman. found in The Book of Jesus. Calvin Miller, ed. NY: Simon & Schuster. 1996. pg. 405. I. THE INNOCENT MAN CONDEMNED (V. 15-26) READ MATTHEW 27:15-26 A. Pontus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Worth Believing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003

Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 4 Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 8, 2003

Part 4 of a Sermon Series on the Last Words Spoken From the Cross

The Forth Words Sermon Series: The Last Words Spoken From the Cross Part 4 “Why have You forsaken Me?” Date: April 6, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Matthew 27: 45-46 Introduction We have seen during our study of these last 7 words spoken from the cross of Christ the compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaken? Or Exalted?

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 17, 2003

When Jesus said, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" was he asking a question about God’s presence? Or is it possible that he was making a proclamation? This sermon takes the position that Jesus was making a statement rather than asking a questi

“Forsaken? Or Exalted?” Matthew 27:46 (Read Matthew 27:46) Traditional Interpretation: at the moment Christ took upon himself the sin of the world, the Father in Heaven could not look upon the Son, and so he turned away, forsaking his Son. 3 Primary reasons for this view: 1. 2 Corinthians 5:21 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

Contributed by Chris Mason on Apr 19, 2003

The story of Jesus is so wonderful to me, that it just can’t be spoken with words, it must be sung!

INTRODUCTION TELL ME THE STORY OF JESUS: Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word, tell me the story most precious, Sweeter than ever was heard! Points: I. JESUS PAID IT ALL Matthew 27:27-50 I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small, Child of weakness watch and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Him Save Himself (Whose Line Is It?) Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2003

The Chief Preists and Teachers of the Law challenged Jesus to save Himself, come down off the cross... then they’d believe in Him. Why didn’t He do that?

OPEN: April 15th was just this past week, and I ran across this bit of information about the IRS that I wanted to share with you this morning. According to the "Newhouse News Service:" Over the past 193 years, the federal government has received approximately $4 million in unsolicited funds from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Face In The Crowd.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2003

This message asks; Who would you have been on that first Easter?

Now they call it the via da la Rosa, the way of sorrows, then it was just another street. And as Christ made his way up the crudely paved streets to Golgotha the crowd pushed and shoved to get a glimpse of the one who was called king of the Jews. The way was packed as Jews from all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44, Matthew 27:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46

Come Down And Save Yourself

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Games Played At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 27, 2002

The soilders played games at the foot of the cross and we are so quick to judge them but do not we do the same thing?

A song from an Easter musical which spoke to the truth: "Playing Games at the foot of the Cross" The soilders played a game of chance-we are so quick to judge them-but do not we do the same thing? The Israelites ate, drank and rose up to play- I Corinthians calls it "idolatry" Do church folks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-37, 1 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2002

how Jesus met the true challenge to be the Son of God on God’s terms - not man’s

The Revelation of the Son of God Matthew 27: Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-54

Denomination: Lutheran

Hearing The Cross

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 20, 2002

A look at the words spoken during the final week of Jesus’ life.

Move #1: Introduction - Every year, Ozark Christian College puts together an Easter program that’s filled with drama and music highlighting the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. And for several years in a row, I was a part of the production. Not as a singer! But as one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Face In The Crowd

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 25, 2002

A Good Friday message. Read the whole message, very evanglestic with a word picture that holds their attention ( a photo album at the cross)

(Matthew 27:32-56) (Crucifixion, Good Friday, Salvation ) (Deductive) The Cross. It rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond. It’s tragedy summons all suffers. It’s Absurdity attracts all critics. It’s hope lures all searchers. My what a piece of wood! History has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56, Matthew 27:26-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 29, 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)

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