Sermons on Chief Priests:

Pilate The Procurator – A Double Minded Psychopath - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 13, 2022

Pilate was a gutless man, weak and scheming. He was a known murderer among the Jews. All the flaws of his character came out when he confronted Jesus. This message looks at truth, lying and other matters.

PILATE THE PROCURATOR – A DOUBLE MINDED PSYCHOPATH - PART 2 THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – PILATE - PART 2 OF 2 This Message on Pilate continues from Part 1. John 19 v 4 Pilate came out again and said to them, “Behold, I am bringing Him out to you that you may know that I find no guilt in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-22, Matthew 27:24-25, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

“Who Is Jesus?” Luke 9:18-22 A sermon for 1/23/22 Third Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “18 And it happened, as He was alone praying, that His disciples joined Him, and He asked them, saying, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 So they answered and said, “John the Baptist, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6, Luke 9:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Gilbert Sefaranga on Mar 30, 2019

Biblical parables reveal hidden truths concerning the Kingdom of God. Judgment, behavior, and/or Biblical principles. An interesting thing about the Parables that Christ taught is the fact that what He often seeks to reveal is hidden.

33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19, Matthew 21:33-46

I Am He

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 21, 2016

Jesus, throughout His ordeal of trial and the cross volunteered for us and said over and over, "I Am He."

I AM HE JOHN 18:3-19:37 #IAmHe JESUS SAID OVER AND OVER: I AM HE READ JOHN 18:3-9 “So Judas came to the grove, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reactions To The Savior's Birth

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Worship With The Wise Men

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008

TRUE WORSHIP--CHRISTMAS

Worship With The Wisemen 3/11/2008 Matthew 2:1-2, 10-11 (KJV) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, [2] Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Subject: The Christmas Star

Contributed by Risen Roi Calumag on Jan 11, 2024

Introduction The purpose of the star was to authenticate and publicize the incarnation and to draw men to worship the celestial King. Varied speculations about the star’s appearance and searches for a mechanistic explanation violate the very purpose of the gospel narrative.

I. It Was a Guiding Star “The wise men said, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him” (2:2). These wise men, or Magi, would never have been able to find, see, and know the young King Jesus had it not been for the star. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 12, 2022

Paul was ready to give his testimony of how he went from a persecutor of Christians to a follower of Christ. Paul was bold to confront King Agrippa with the claims of Christ. Paul even gave an invitation to Agrippa to become a follower of Christ.

Background The context of this message is that Paul had recently finished his third missionary journey and went to Jerusalem. When he got to Jerusalem, he told James the brother of Jesus and all the church leaders what happened in his ministry where the gentiles turned to God. The Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Michael K. Farrar, O. D. on Oct 17, 2016

Mary of Bethany gives us an example of intimate, dedicated, loving worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She demonstrates that our worship should always be centered on Christ and reflect our personal commitment to honor Jesus in how we live.

FRAGRANT WORSHIP By Michael K. Farrar, O.D. © God’s Breath Publications John chapter 12 is a transition in the life and ministry of Jesus. The first eleven chapters of John’s Gospel cover three years of the life and ministry of Jesus. In John chapter 12 the Apostle now covers less than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire And Hammer

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

FIRE AND HAMMER Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 a [Is not my word like as a fire ... like a hammer] Two symbols of the Word of God: 1. Like a fire, a great purifier which destroys all that is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Last Visit To The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2023

There is no doubt that Jesus' last temple visit was less than positive. It had become a den of thieves. However after he cleansed that temple it once again became a House of Prayer.

After the Triumphal Entry of Jesus through the Eastern Gate, the scripture records that he then left the city of Jerusalem and went to stay the night at the home of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Then the next morning he set out once again to go to Jerusalem, about 2 miles away. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Matthew 21:14-16, Luke 19:47-48, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Is Able Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 13 in a series on Hebrews. Gives four reasons that Christ is a better High Priest.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 13 “He Is Able” Hebrews 7:23-27; 8:1 I have to admit that I really wrestled with this message in the sense of what to emphasize. In chapter seven we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Debt Is Paid, Christ Is Risen And A Full Pardon Offered.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 14, 2018

Why and how did Christ make a full payment for sin

SCRIPTURE: Mark 8:31 "And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again." 1.) Why and How could Christ make a full payment for mankinds sin? A.) For Christ ...read more

Easter - "good Friday" Service

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 24, 2016

This is a dramatic Service based upon some of the “Stations of the Cross.” Partially adapted from a Service originally developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild, Version 2.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK THE WAY OF THE CROSS - An Easter Season - "Good Friday" Service (The original concept and some of the wording were adapted from a longer and more detailed dramatic presentation developed by Richard J. & Charlene E. Fairchild. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-66, Mark 15:1-47, Luke 23:1-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Objects Of Passion Week

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Feb 7, 2003

An illustrated sermon using various objects to tell the story of Passion Week.

First preached on March 13, 2002 am Objects of Holy Week Matthew 21:1-11 Rope - Used to tie the donkey upon which Jesus rode into Jerusalem. Garments - Laid upon the donkey and strewn in the streets. Branches - Waved and laid in the streets. Bag with coin money in it - The price for which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal