Sermons on Crucified Criminals:

The Evasion: Pilate's Decision Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006

4th in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

THE EVASION: Pilate’s Decision CSI: Murder of God - Week 5 MATT.27:11-26 INTRODUCTION: (Intro mpeg to CSI:31) So far in our investigation of the murder of Jesus Christ we’ve come across a number of suspects. We have looked at the religious leaders who, because of their envy, wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Were You There?

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2004

Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today.

“Were You There?” David Owens Text: Matthew 27:32-56 3/28/99 Thesis: Witnessing the crucifixion of Jesus had differing effects on the people gathered that day, and it has similar differing effects today. Aim: To help us take another look at the cross that we might be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004

This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

 WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Pontius Pilate And The Passion

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 15, 2004

Since the Passion has been released, critics have claimed that Mel Gibson presented too nice of a Pilate. So who was the real Pontius Pilate? This is what we examine in the text of this sermon.

As you know, since the movie the Passion has come out there has been a storm of controversy. One of the points of controversy about the film is that Mel Gibson didn’t portray a Pontius Pilate that was malicious enough. So on pondering this, I decided to try to research who the real Pontius Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-16

Surveying The Cross Series

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Feb 12, 2004

The sermon answers the question of the old hymn, "Were You There?" by surveying the people around the cross of Jesus and seeing how we are similar to them.

Title: Surveying the Cross Text: Luke 23:36-56 v. 27 A great number of the people followed him... They called the other day to conduct a survey about the alumni of the University of Southern California. Asked me about my ethnic background, and I told them I was Mexican. They asked my line of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

You Who Fear The Lord Give Him Praise

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 5, 2001

Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Theme: You who fear the Lord give Him praise Text: Is. 50:4-7; Phil. 2:6-11; Lk. 19:28-40 Read Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.” Biographers normally devote very little space to the death of their subjects but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Eyewitness News"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2002

An Easter sermon.

Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 “Eyewitness News” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The news department of almost every television station dubs itself: Eyewitness News. The apostles were also eyewitness reporters to the greatest news in the history ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed Is He Who Comes In The Name Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 12, 2002

“Hosanna! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” Mark 11:9-10.

Theme: Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord Text: Is. 50:4-9a; Phil. 2:5-11; Mark 11:1-11 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus on the Cross. Concerning this the writer of Hebrews says in 10:14, “For by one offering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Words Of Affection Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006

lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Nails

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

A sermon on the Crucifixion.

Colossians 2:13-15 – “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;” “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop The Resurrection, We Want To Die

Contributed by James May on Apr 1, 2007

Palm Sunday Sermon, but can be used anytime.

Stop the Resurrection, We Want to Die By Pastor Jim May John 12:9-11, "Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might see Lazarus also, whom he had raised from the dead. But the chief priests consulted that they might put ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Or Cursed Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010

Faith has always been the God-required respo9nse that brings salvation.

Blessed or Cursed? Galatians 3:6-14 Introduction When the Philippian jailer asked what he must do to be saved, Paul concisely answered, “believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved” (Acts 16:31). Salvation is appropriated by faith; and that faith is personal, internal, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By Lies, Confronted By The Truth Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

Lies have a devastating and corrupting effect, but the Truth can help people overcome those lies.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Blinded by Lies, Confronted by the Truth” John 18:28-40 Introduction: “Above all, don't lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Friday But Sunday’s A Comin

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 5, 2009

This is an Easter Sermon based on a message I once heard Dr. Anthony Campolo preach.

Introduction: What a difference a few days make. This time of the year a few days can make a big difference. It can be 75 or 80 degrees on one day and a couple of days later it could be in the 30’s or 40’s. On January 19th, 2008 President George W. Bush was the leader of the Free World and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist