Sermons on Matthew 27:46:

Three Hours Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

At noon something both extremely disturbing and awe inspiring took place…darkness covered the land, like a blanket.

INTRO: 1. I want to draw your attention to an oft overlooked event that took place at Calvary. 2. Jesus had already, in broad daylight, hung upon that cross for three hours—from 9 in the morning to noon. a. There can be no doubt of his crucifixion, countless witnesses testify to that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Last Words Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 18, 2014

A Good Friday message on the 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the cross.

Good Friday Sermon - April 18, 2014 – Matthew 27:27-61 On Good Friday, there is a distinctly different tone to our worship service. Every other time we gather for worship throughout the year, we do so in the light of Easter Sunday, in the light of the Resurrection. That’s why normally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Lonliness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. THIS MESSAGE SHARES SOME WAYS TO OVERCOME THIS THROUGH A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD.

THE PROBLEM OF LONLINESS MATTHEW 27:33-50 A MAJOR ISSUE THAT PEOPLE, CHRISTIAN AND NON-CHRISTIAN HAVE FACED IN INCREASING NUMBERS OVER THE YEARS IS THAT OF LONLINESS. PEOPLE HAVE TRIED VARIOUS MEANS OF COPING WITH LONLINESS, FROM MEDITATION TO MEDICATION, BUT ALL SEEMS TO BE A LOSING BATTLE AS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of A Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus has won us the victory, and we need to start living in that victory.

The Victory of the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:45-61 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Methodist

Two Message Of The Cross: Law And Gospel Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

A look at the law and gospel found in the cross.

April 6, 2012 Two Messages – Law and Gospel Matthew 27:45-46 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Anatomy Of A Confession

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2012

A Palm Sunday Sermon

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 31, 2012 Date Preached: April 1, 2012 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Anatomy of a Confession Text: Matthew 27:45-56 [read now] Introduction: Typically on this Sunday we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, but this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Tomb

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 10, 2012

Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die a cruel death Three days lat

The Cost of the Tomb SLIDE: #1 Matthew 27: 45-46; 50 Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

The Miracle Of The Cross Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The cross symbolizes how God can take all the bad things in our lives, and transform them into something good.

INTRODUCTION It’s been a hot, hot summer! Tyler usually averages five days a year where the temperature goes above 100 degrees. This summer we set a new record with 47 consecutive days over 100. How hot is it? Potato farmers are digging their potatoes out of the hot ground and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Crossed Eyed Christain

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The collision at the cross was so powerful that the sky darkened and the Earth shook.

Matthew 27:36-54 Psalm 85:10 Large Hadron Collider (LHC) (The world’s largest and highest-energy partial accelerator.) It is located on the Swiss border near Geneva. The racetrack is 17 miles long and 575 feet underground. There were fears that black-holes would form and destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Face Of Faith: The Centurion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2012

Centurions represented the best of Roman men. They rose through the ranks to become commanders of one hundred men. Those who appear in the New Testament are presented as strong and good men. This unnamed centurion witnessed the climatic events conn

Title: The Face of Faith: The Centurion Text: Matthew 27:54 Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:45-56 (GW) 45 At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 46 About three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Fourth Saying From The Cross Why Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2012

Each time Christ speaks its for us

THE FOURTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS WHY Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The Master is forsaken so we can be forgiven (1) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

Three Glances Of Christ (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 25, 2011

Christ is on that cross for six hours and we can imagine that during the time he endured that suffering his gaze must have fallen upon the people gathered at the foot of the cross. What did He see as he glanced at them. Message in Lent.

The theme that has run through this Lenten Series .....is the cross. And Beloved ......through the cross .....the love and grace of God ..... was displayed. (Pause) The image which I would suggest to you this day.....is that of Christ ..... upon the cross. He is on that cross for six hours ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49, Matthew 27:35-50

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Died For Me

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jan 1, 2016

To recognize hoe Jesus gave his life for me

Jesus Died For Me Robert A. Glass 9/14/15 He died for me, So I could live. He cleansed my sins, And did forgive. And now I walk, A narrow path. Led on by God, Or face His Wrath. One day soon, My life will end To Heaven’s gate, I will ascend. And then I’ll walk Forever more, On ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:20-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ