Sermons on Matthew 27:11-37:

Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017

We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacrificial Lamb Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 13, 2018

The Meaning of Easter

Easter Message/Devotion For: April 22, 2018 Reading: Matthew 27:1-66, 28:1-20 The Sacrificial Lamb of God We’ve been talking about darkness and sin a lot lately, haven’t we? We have also been talking a lot about the light that shines through that darkness for all who seek it. Let’s begin our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:63-64, Mark 15:42-47, Matthew 28:1-20, Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Way Road To Death

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 15, 2018

The trial of Jesus.

ON THE WAY ROAD TO DEATH Matthew 27:1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: 2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cross Of Pain, Cross Of Life

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

Sometimes its difficult to really realise the pain and the suffering that Jesus went through on the cross for US! There is art in the form of paintings and sculpture that depicts the crucifixion in some theological aspect rather than reality.

CROSS OF PAIN, CR0SS OF LIFE During these 2 weeks leading up to Easter called passion tide we focus our thoughts and minds to Jesus’s life and in particular His Sufferings. All too often we do not realise the dreadful suffering that Jesus went through on our behalf. The film the Passion of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30, Matthew 27:33-54, Mark 15:25-39, Luke 23:33-47

Passover Jesus To Pilate

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 24, 2018

How much do we really understand about the context behind the trial and death of Jesus. Why were the Jews so insistent that Jesus should be put to death and what's more by the hated Romans?

Passover Jesus to Pilate It is the feast of the Passover in the city of Jerusalem around AD30. The city is full of pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean world to attend this great national festival when they celebrated their release from slavery in the land of Egypt. Now they were effectively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

The Cross Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2018

All 4 gospels tell us the story of Barabbas (but we never learn the names of the other prisoners to die that day). Why? What is it about Barabbas that was so important that Scripture tells us his name?

OPEN: Someone once noted that Jesus borrowed just about everything he had while on earth. He borrowed a place for His birth, a house to sleep in, a boat to preach from, an animal to ride on when He entered Jerusalem, a room to meet privately with His friends for the Last Supper, and a tomb to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 29, 2018

Why we Christians call Good Friday, Good.

Good Friday March 30th 2018 South Dunedin Baptist Church There is human blood, plenty of it, and a body at the centre of our Christian faith. That's not good! Is it? Many years ago, a friend asked: “Why do you call it Good Friday?” “Well, actually, I do not know,” so I said I would find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing With Carelessness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FOURTH AND FINAL SERMON IN A PRE-EASTER SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. IN IT WE LOOK AT THE JEWISH CROWD THAT CRIED FOR JESUS' DEATH AND REALIZE THAT HAD WE BEEN THERE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THEM. WE WOULD ALSO BE BARABBAS

CHOOSING WITH CARELESSNESS MATTHEW 27:15-26 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON SOME OF THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER, BY LOOKING AT THE MOST VIOLENT OF ALL THE CHARACTERS. PILATE, PETER, AND JUDAS ALL SHOWED EITHER REMORSE OR A CARING ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHRIST, WANTING TO AVOID HAVING TO TAKE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Darkness At The Crucifixion A Solar Eclipse?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2017

Some have explained the darkness at the crucufixion as a total eclipse. Was it?

Was the Darkness at the Crucifixion a Solar Eclipse? Matthew 27:33-56 “Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.” Well the much-hyped solar eclipse here in America has come and gone, and we are still here. All of those viewing glasses which were sold for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Green-Eyed Monster Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

dealing with emojis

The Green-Eyed Monster Matthew 27:18 1. Spotting envy in my life A. A feeling of discontentment about what someone else is, does, or has B. A craving for your desires over God's desires 2. Evil side of envy A. The only sin that bring destruction without pleasure - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

Jesus was killed while Barabbas, the genuinely guilty, was set free. This is a picture of salvation in that Jesus died so we, the guilty, may be set free.

The Irony of Good Friday… I am sure that the irony that reveals itself in the fact that we refer to today as Good Friday does not escape our minds. From the perspective of all who bore eyewitness to the events that transpired during the 24 hours of that first Good Friday, it was anything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"And They Crucified Him…” (Palm Sunday)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

There are many misconceptions in life.

Illus: A magician was performing on a cruise ship. Each night while performing, he would wave his magic stick and “pouf,” something would disappear. However, his parrot kept telling on him saying, • “It's up his sleeve!” • “It's in his pocket!” • “It's in his shoe!” • “It's in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday As It Is Known – Message Outline Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 8, 2022

Palm Sunday, as it is called was the occasion when Jesus was praised with palm branches as the King of the Jews, but 5 days later many of the same crowd called for the King of the Jews to be crucified.

PALM SUNDAY AS IT IS KNOWN – MESSAGE OUTLINE [A] JESUS UPHELD 1. Read Matthew 21 v 1-11 2. Place in context. John 12:9 The great multitude therefore of the Jews learned that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He raised from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-15, John 12:9-13, Nehemiah 8:15, Matthew 27:20, John 19:17, Revelation 4:2-11, Revelation 5:4-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dream Of Pilate’s Wife

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2022

Pilate had to face the decision of what to do with Jesus. With sins dragging on him and forces of evil crying for Christ's blood, Pilate stood in the balance. Just then, his wife had a dream from God to warn him. We all are warned not to decide this wrongly.

THE DREAM OF PILATE’S WIFE Matt. 27:11-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE AGGIE’S LAST REQUEST 1. Back in the Old West three Texas cowboys were about to be hung for cattle rustling. The lynch mob brought the three men to a tree that hung over the Rio Grande River. 2. The idea was that after each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trial Of Jesus - Pilate And Herod Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

Both Pilate and Herod agreed Jesus was innocent, but the Jewish leaders refused to accept the verdict. This integrated gospel account of His trial includes prophecies of details foretold by Isaiah and the fulfillment of those prophecies.

Pilate They tied Jesus up, and the whole crowd led him away from Caiaphas to the hall of judgment in the early morning. They delivered him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea.(Matthew 27:2, John 18:28) The Jews wouldn't go into the judgment hall. They would be defiled (considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7, John 18:28-38, Matthew 27:11-31, Luke 23:1-22, John 19:1-16, Isaiah 50:7-9, Isaiah 50:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist