Sermons on Marcos 15:14:

Barabbas' Baneful Biography Banished Briskly Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 31, 2007

It is impossible to study the Easter Story without studying Barabas. However, this interesting character deserves careful study on his own. He was all the Bible said he was and more, yet, he serves as a type of every sinner who is set free because Christ

MARK 15:6-15 BARABBAS’ BANEFUL BIOGRAPHY BANISHED BRISKLY I. THE BIOGRAPHY: A. Bitterness. B. Brutality. C. Bonds. II. THE BIZARRNESS: A. Bartering. B. Balancing. C. Biasness. III. THE BLESSINGS: A. Blameless. B. Beginning. C. Beholding. Barabbas has to be the most fortunate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Call Me Barabbas

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 27, 2011

The story of Barabbas illustrates a profound truth about salvation - the substitution of Christ for each and every one of us.

YOU CAN CALL ME BARABBAS Text: Mark 15:1 – 15 Most of you call me “Shawn”. Some of you call me “preacher” or “pastor.” A couple of you call me “Daddy.” But you can all call me “Barabbas.” In chapter 14 of Mark, we read how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Acquire An Insatiable Appetite

Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010

This sermon is designed to deal with those content to be mediocre Christians/Lukewarm.

INTRODUCTION: Play the scene from “Facing the Giants” “nobody wants to say ‘We’re Number 6’”. Though we might not say it publicly, many people are more than happy being “Number 6”. Many people are happy living in mediocrity. The last two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Barnabas And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

In our Scripture today, we have Jesus bound by the Sanhedrin, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death but there’s one problem: only Rome can put someone to death. So after receiving 40 lashes, Jesus is taken before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate

Jesus, Barnabas and Pontius Pilate Mark 15:1-15 Map of Jerusalem. In our Scripture today, we have Jesus bound by the Sanhedrin, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death but there’s one problem: only Rome can put someone to death. So after receiving 40 lashes, Jesus is taken before the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Friday - Following Revolutionaries Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 23, 2010

Two revolutionaries stand before the people--Jesus and Barabbas. Barabbas represents a revolution by violence and power, and Jesus a revolution of love. The crowd chooses Barabbas

Mark 15:1-20 “Friday—Following Revolutionaries” INTRODUCTION As a student of history and of people, I have often wondered why some people are attracted to groups and activities that are abhorrent to others. For example, why did the people of Germany elect Adolf Hitler to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus chose to go to the cross - to be beaten and spat upon and to be separated from the Father - even though He didn’t have to. The question is: why did He do it? Also learn when it’s right to speak up and when to remain silent.

1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. The Jewish religious leadership had already decided to try to get Jesus killed - they had done it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus, In Your Opinion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 7th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#7] JESUS, IN YOUR OPINION Mark 15:1-15; John 18:33-40 Introduction: [Have a suit and tie on with a pull-over shirt underneath.] Ask these questions and do whatever it says while asking: 1. In your opinion, do you think I look better in this suit with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2006

He walks up on the hill with his son. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was meant to die. He had to leave Jerusalem many years ago because of his reputation. He was a wa

THE MAN WHO MISSED HIS CROSS Text: Mark 15:6-15 Theme: Jesus replaces us on the cross so that we can take up the cross. He walks up on the hill with his son in toe. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday: Who Should We Blame For Jesus' Death?

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Who is to blame for Jesus’ death? You are.

Who Is Responsible For The Death Of Jesus? Sit down and watch the evening news, pen up the morning paper or listen to the radio while driving to work and there is the topic: Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? I never thought that would be news. Have you noticed: No one wants to take ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not Fair!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 22, 2005

Can we hear ourselves saying “It’s not fair!” And you are probably right! It isn’t. Ask Jesus – He knows.

INTRODUCTION Do you agree we live in an unfair world? It’s strange how quickly children are aware that life is not fair. Just listen into what children have to say and it’s not long before the words “It’s not fair!” can be heard. Someone has more sweets or a bigger present than another, having to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Barabbas: That's You! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus took the place of Barabbas. This sermon shows that we are Barabbas, and calls people to be thankful that Jesus took our place.

Mark 15:1-15 – Barabbas: That’s You! Today, as we proceed through our study of The Life of Jesus, we get ever closer to Jesus’ death. Today we are looking at one aspect of His trial and crucifixion that may or may not be new but it bears repeating anyway. To be reminded of what Jesus did for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Evil Of Envy

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Describes the Evil of Envy

(Mark 15:6-14) "For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy." When Jesus was before Pilate; Pilate tried several times to release Jesus. One of his attempts was to grant an old Roman edict, that would allow a prisoner to be released at the Passover. So Pilate offered to release ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Will I Do With The One They Call The King Of The Jews? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2011

We are left asking ourselves this question, the resulting answer is?

“What shall I do, then with the one you call the king of the Jews?” The words of Pilate that he asked the crowd, received a reply that declared Jesus sentence; He asked them, “What shall I do, then with the one you call the king of the Jews?” Those words of Pilate are words that we have all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist