Sermons on Beaten:

Passion Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-67

Denomination: United Methodist

The Goodness Of Good Friday

Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006

A narrative description of the good things that transpired on Good Friday.

Sermon - #42 Title: “The Goodness of Good Friday” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56 Key Terms – Goodness – Being Positive Good Friday – The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Background – Many people often question why we call the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

A Not So Good Friday Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 2, 2010

A meditation for Good Friday.

A Not So Good Friday Max Lucado has written: “Jesus was born crucified. Whenever he became conscious of who he was, he also became conscious of what he had to do. The cross-shaped shadow could always be seen. And the screams of hell’s imprisoned could always be heard. This explains the glint of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will You Die?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

will you die alone or with God

HOW WILL YOU DIE? We are afraid to die, we are afraid of what happens when we die, it is our biggest fear and it is a problem. Come on let’s face it, we are scaredy cats, cowards, we are even afraid of the dark, of spiders. Life is so short and so uncertain, a clever man can find a way out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Through The Problems Of Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Everyone deals with the reality of problems. Paul teaches us some vital lessons we should learn from problems

Living through the Problems of Life 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 5:3-5 When life hits you with problems, you have a choice to make; you can either become bitter or you can become better. The Bible is filled with people who endured the tough stuff of life. Joseph was sold into slavery by his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Forgotten God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Oct 19, 2011

We can think Jonah saved the people of Nineveh but it was God who saved them. This lesson will show that it is ONLY the word of God that saves. No amount of entertainment preaching from us will do if the Holy Spirit is not present and active.

Jonah 2:10 “And the Lord commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.” Sometimes we forget God controls all of life, not just humans. He still controls all the breath and actions of animals. What a powerful, all knowing God we serve!! So now Jonah finds himself thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:4-10

When God Encourages His Children Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013

Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11, Acts 23:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation For Joy Is The Work Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Foundation for Joy is The Work of God Philipians 1:1-2 David Taylor The church at Philippi was pioneered by Paul on his second missionary journey as recorded in Acts 16:1-40. There you read that Paul picked up Timothy then went to the region of Macedonia because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 22, 2013

Peace on earth was what the angels said. Have you ever thought about how misunderstood those words are? What is the peace that the angels referred to? Who are the intended recipients of that peace? How can you have that peace?

Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 Introduction: They hated and they killed each other. Soldiers from invading Germany and defending French and British troops had dug themselves in 1914 along a front line with hundreds of miles of trenches, bunkers and barbed-wire which started at the North Sea at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Esther, Queen For The Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 18, 2019

Esther's role as queen of Persia reveals the hand of God in the lives of His people -- for His purposes.

1. “Good Morning America” once reported about a young man by the name of Keith Waters was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit & was sent to prison for 20 years. His sister, Judy, a high school dropout went back to school, got her law degree & then spent as much time as she could ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Calls Of St. Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 12, 2019

Apostle Paul confirms his calling to be an Apostle with great assurance and confidence. Though he equals himself with other Apostles who were with Christ. Yet he understood his calling was to be an apostle. He says Jesus was Son of man - Kata Sarxa and Son of God - Kata Pneuma.

Theme: Three Calls Text: Romans 01:01-07 CALL TO BE SENT - Apostolic call Romans 01:1-4 Wesley says: “While God calls, he makes what he calls. Jewish teachers disputed his claim to the apostolic office, with great propriety he asserts and overthrows their principles are entire”. Apostle is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Receive Healing And Restoration Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 31, 2025

The message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more than just a symbol; it is the place where love conquered sin, where mercy triumphed over judgment, and where our healing was secured forever.

Go! and Receive Healing and Restoration Isaiah 53:5-6 (NLT) Introduction: The Beauty and Power of Redemption We gather here today under the mighty truth of the Gospel, the greatest message ever proclaimed—the message of salvation, healing, and restoration through Jesus Christ. The cross is more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Zechariah 12:10, John 19:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 11:28, John 8:36, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Indecisive Compromise Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024

Our scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

Our scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. READ 18:28. Last time, we saw how Jesus was arrested in the garden, taken to Annas behind ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, John 19:1-15

Denomination: Baptist