Sermons on Matthew 27:24-55:

God's Verdict On The Cross

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Voices From The Cross

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Text: Matt.

Text: Matt. 27:35-50 Introduction: Some time ago I preached a message on the Seven Sayings Of The Cross. There were some things that Jesus said while he bled and died on Calvary's cross. Just in case you do not remember what Jesus said, I am going to do a bit of review for you to jog your memory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50, Matthew 27:46

Come Down And Save Yourself

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth.

Six thousand years ago God, with merely a spoken word, created man in His own image from the dust of the earth. In creating man, he placed Him in a position of authority over His other creation; the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the sea creatures, etc... But in the midst of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 4, 2000

The cross,God's solution to man's problems.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: The cross-God's solutions for man's problem. Introductory Remarks: "Years I spent in vanity and pride Caring not my Lord was crucified Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Mercy there was great and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me There my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54, Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

With These Nails

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Apr 16, 2001

YOU MUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THIS SERMON

WITH THESE NAILS Text: Matthew 27:37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Introduction: There were four nails put in the cross when they hung our Lord two thousand years ago. Many people forget about he nail which was used to hang the sign above ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowns, The Cross, And The Crime

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001

Jesus did in fact commit a crime. He was and still is guilty of that same crime.

The Crowns, The Cross, and The Crime Today, I wish to explore these three avenues of thinking as we celebrate this Easter Sunday. I wish to expose a Crown that you haven’t noticed, and discuss the Cross in a way that you haven’t thought of, and prove to you that Jesus in fact, was guilty of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29, 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.

THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were crucified ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:53, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Holiness

The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Holiness

Rent In Twain

Contributed by Danny Williams on Apr 21, 2001

Describes the things that were torn at the Resurrection of Jesus.

1. Man was rent(separation) A. from his Paradise (in Eden) B. from his Position (of Glory) 2. Jesus was rent(crucifixion) A. from His Father (because of Sin) B. for His Friends (because of Love) 3. Veil was rent(accession) A. from our Exclusion (from His Glory) B. to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Church Of God

What Held Christ To The Cross?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message about the Cross

What held Christ to the Cross? o It wasn’t because he was friendless – Mt 26:53 o It wasn’t because of human weakness – John 10:18 o It wasn’t even the nails It was Our Sins o He Became man’s substitute for sin – Is 53:5, Ga 3:13, I P 3:18 o Bore the sins of many – Heb 9:28, I Pt 2:24, I Jn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Substitute On The Center Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 1, 2001

The major theme is that Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. The story of Barabbas brings new meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement.

Sermon.975 “The Substitute On The Center Cross” Text: Matthew 27:15-26 Theme: Barabbas missed his cross because Jesus took his place. Barabbas brings to meaning to the Doctrine of Substitutionary Atonement. From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, May 20, 2001 The story of Barabbas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

Many Bible verses including the illustration of the Thief On The Cross teach that salvation is by faith alone in Jesus Christ alone.

The Gospel - Faith Alone In Christ Alone (Luke 23:32-43; Matthew 27:41-44; Ephesians 2:8-9) [HTML formatted version and handouts are located ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43, Matthew 27:41-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Love!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 14, 2001

Your faith, what you have been taught, what you believe about God & His will for your life, makes all the difference in the way you act, in the values you hold dear, & in the standards that guide your life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Matthew 5:38-41; Luke 23:34 A. Fifty-two years ago Ethel & I became acquainted with Dr. Vijai & Pushpa Lall of India. The story of their family’s introduction to Christianity & their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41, Matthew 27:54, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ