Sermons on God In Our Lives:

Pilate's Dilemma

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 11, 2006

What was Pilate to do with the Christ? That really was his dilemma. What was he to do with this man? In the end, Pilate made his decision to condemn an innocent man to death and allow the crowds and the chief priests to have their ways.

PILATE’S DILEMMA MARK 15:1-15 INTRODUCTION... READ MARK 15:1-15 I. THE PRIESTS (verses 1-11) We find that in the dilemma of Pilate he had the chief priests and elders and the teachers of the law pulling at him in certain directions. Pilate correctly percieved that these religious leaders handed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Homily For Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 17, 2020

The Jews ask at Passover: :what is the most important day of they year? How does the Christian answer this?

A Homily for Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service “And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) We have now come to the evening we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. We remember on this holy evening the birth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12, John 6:35-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordaining The Priests (Exodus 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2024

How does ordaining ancient priests reveal Jesus and the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 29.

Does the ordination of Aaron and his sons: washing, clothing, anointing, sacrificing and eating, hint at the sacrifice of Christ and the Christian life? Let’s look at Exodus 29. Washing Was this ceremonial washing symbolic of what was to take place in the heart? Are our hearts sprinkled from an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Son Is Superior Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 1:5-14

October 27, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 1:5-14 “The Son is superior” 5For to which of the angels did God ever say, “You are my Son; today I have become your Father “ Or again, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son ” 6And again, when God brings his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Brethren

How To Grow In Faith To Avoid The Mistake Of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21

How to Grow in Faith To Avoid the Mistake of Over Reacting - Rom. 4:20,21 Everybody has desires for good things, but some people have more faith to work towards fulfilling their desires. Actually, if we want to grow in faith, we first need to grow in love. The more we love, the more we trust. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh, To Be Filled

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Tired of trying it in your own strength? Received the Holy Ghost since you have believed? Why not?

OH, TO BE FILLED Acts 19:2 Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? Why is it so important to be filled with the Holy Ghost? Why is it so important for God’s Spirit to be in you? Several reasons and we may discuss them this morning, but the main reason is that: People are won to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Can The Church Offer?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 6, 2004

The purpose of the Church as expressed in Acts 2:42

What Can the Church Offer? Acts 2:42 INTRO.: Many are not aware the Day of Pentecost is the birthday of the Church. On the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus, the Holy Spirit fell on the Apostles of Jesus in fulfillment of Jesus’ promise. Through the Holy Spirit, the Apostles were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Destruction Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 39 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 39 The Destruction of Babylon Date: May 28, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 18:1-24 Introduction Last week and the previous week we looked at the destruction of the “harlot” or the false church during the tribulation. We studied during chapter 17 that during the seven ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Something Great Happened At The Water Gate

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 11, 2007

This is a sermon that shows how to prepare for revival

SOMETHING GREAT HAPPENED AT THE WATER GATE TEXT: Nehemiah 8:1-8 INTRODUCTION: There was a Watergate in our recent history that something bad happened. This is not the water gate that I am talking about. Chapter 8 tells about a much ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcised (Joshua 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 6, 2025

Was circumcision a forerunner of something greater? Let's begin in Joshua 5.

Was circumcision a forerunner of a greater circumcision of the heart? Was the captain of the Lord’s army the preincarnate Christ? Let’s begin in Joshua 5. What task did they have to perform before conquering the land? Now when all the Amorite kings west of the Jordan and all the Canaanite kings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Lost And Anxious To Found And Secure!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 29, 2019

Being lost creates a strong sense of anxiety and often fear.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 31, 2019 Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Finding a Way Home! Most of us are very familiar with today’s gospel reading which is inclusive of the parable of The Prodigal Son. One commentary that I read entitles the reading: “Lost and Found”. Because the prodigal son is such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Pirate's Life For Me Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Sep 8, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Value. Matthew 13: 44-46

This weeks sermon is about the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. We may think that these things have nothing for us, after all, who actually believes in hidden treasures these days? I mean, really? Stories of gold coins and jewels in shipwrecks, or hidden by someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Killed Jesus?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 25, 2025

Who killed Jesus? Was it Judas, Caiaphas, or the Jews in general? The Apostles Creed says “He was crucified under Pontius Pilate,” no one else. If we’re looking for someone to blame, the buck stops at Rome.

One cold December morning in Sunday School, a child was busy drawing a picture of the Nativity. He drew 4 people next to a truck getting ready to board an airplane. His teacher was curious and asked him about it. The child explained that he was drawing the flight to Egypt, when the holy family ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Congregational

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist