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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jesus Before Pilate

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 1, 2020
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    After Jesus' arrest he was taken to various Jewish and Roman courts. This message centers on Jesus standing before Pilate the Roman Procurator and deals with text from John 19:1-16.

    Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 Intro: On the night of Jesus' arrest he was taken back and forth from various Jewish courts to Roman courts and in between he was mocked by soldiers, and beaten within an inch of his life. All this was done before Jesus was taken to Golgotha to be crucified. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Storm Before The Calm

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 4, 2021
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     | 7,888 views

    The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm.

    THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm. 1) The crucifixion-the storm. The storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Before He Prayed Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 26, 2023
     | 1,326 views

    What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life

    “Before He Prayed” 1 Kings 18:17-40 What is needed in order to have an affective prayer life. I. Before Elijah Prayed 1. Elijah Confronted King Ahab Vs.17-18 17 “And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? 18 And he answered, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Darkness Before Dawn

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2024
     | 1,068 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

    March 10, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 3:14-21 The Darkness before Dawn Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Early this morning we sprang forward by one hour. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Before Abraham Was” Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Jun 4, 2023
     | 1,510 views

    Jesus’ controversy with the Pharisees concludes with the most amazing claim.

    For those of you who are old enough to have watched the Seinfeld show on TV, you may recall an episode from twenty-five years ago entitled “The Comeback”. It all revolved around a conversation in the opening scene between George Costanza and a co-worker named Reilly. The two are taking a snack ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Standing Before God

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 24, 2019
     | 5,937 views

    What determines our standing before God? The Pharisee, tax collector, and disciples give us an answer.

    Can there be anything more nerve wracking than being evaluated at work or school? When we are criticized or graded, we are vulnerable and exposed. We may wonder and think, “What will people say or think of me? Is what they are saying true or accurate? Do they truly see my talents and abilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Dancing Before The Lord"

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
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    "Dancing Before the Lord"

    From the Pulpit of Bethel Church Olar, SC Bishop William D Poovey, ThD "Dancing Before the Lord" 2 Samuel 6:14-16 And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod. 15 So ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Calm Before The Storm

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 9, 2025
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    There are moments when everything falls silent-a pause filled with anticipation. Revelation 8:1 reveals such a moment, inviting us to explore the profound meaning of the calm before the storm.

    The Calm Before the Storm Introduction In our walk with God, we often encounter moments of profound stillness, times that seem quiet, perhaps even silent, yet carry immense spiritual significance. These moments are not voids but purposeful pauses in God's divine orchestration. Today, we turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Darkness Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 2, 2019
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     | 9,804 views

    This is the first of our 2019 Advent sermons. In this sermon we look at how sin has been a constant, and universal problem from the fall until the birth of Christ that first Christmas morning, and how Christ's coming, drives out that darkness and brings life and light

    Advent 2019 (Pt. 1) Text: Isaiah 9:2-7 Well it’s that time of year once again… the time when we do our Advent sermons. And I love how Advent comes right after Thanksgiving, because over the last week there have been a lot of things we can surely be thankful for… but also… that attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Before It Is Too Late

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019
     | 4,234 views

    There is no time like the present because they may be no time after the present.

    Gen 7:15 And they went in unto Noah into the ark, two and two of all flesh, wherein is the breath of life. 16 And they that went in, went in male and female of all flesh, as God had commanded him: and the LORD shut him in. 2Thess 2: 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accused Before The Council Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 14, 2018
     | 4,120 views

    Having been betrayed, arrested, and taken to the home of the high priest, Jesus then faced preposterous allegations. Finally admitting that He was the Son of God, the council voted to codemn Jesus for blasphemy.

    Accused before the Council Mark 14: 53-65 Jesus has now been betrayed by Judas in the Garden of Gethsemane and is led away to stand trial before the Sanhedrin. Our text deals with the mock trial, standing before the council of the Pharisees. John’s gospel records that Jesus stood before Annas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Before Winter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 928 views

    This sermon aims to teach that even in times of abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness, God is always with us and these trials often prepare us for greater things ahead.

    Good Morning Church! Today, we're going to talk about a topic we all have encountered at some point in our lives - abandonment, betrayal, and loneliness. A.W. Tozer said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." This is a reminder that our darkest moments often prepare us for our ...read more

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    Before The Battle Begins PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 1,496 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God, like David's, can empower us to face our battles with courage and emerge with blessings.

    Welcome, beloved. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? A day to gather together, to share in the warmth of fellowship, to lift our hearts in worship, and to turn our ears and minds toward the Word of God. Today, we set our sights on a familiar story, a story that resonates with the ...read more

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    An Outline Of Acts 4:1-22

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 4, 2021
     | 3,350 views

    Peter and John were arrested after they healed a man born lame, as recorded in Acts 3. Now they're on trial, the next day, before a group of Israel's leaders. What happened next? (This is another outline from a miniseries on Acts I preached several years ago.)

    Introduction: In Acts 3, Luke records how Peter and John were on their way to the Temple to observe and take part in the afternoon time of prayer. While on the way there, they saw and then healed a man who had been lame from his birth. Peter preached another message to the crowd who had gathered in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Election In The Gospels And Acts Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 16, 2015
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     | 3,436 views

    There is no question that Jesus taught on the foreknowledge and election of the Father. We trace this teaching now throughout the history books of the New Testament.

    Matthew Fittingly in the New Testament, our first encounter with God's sovereignty is in regards to Jesus Himself. 1:21 gives us the words of the angel that His name will be Jesus. A small point, you say. Yet, here God intervenes in the process of childbirth and imposes His own will on a mother. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God