Sermons on Matthew 27:26-36:

Who Crucified The Lord Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 13, 2023

There are many misconceptions in life. A magician with his pet parrot was performing tricks on a cruise ship.

Each night while performing his tricks, he would wave his magic stick and “poof,” 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 his back pocket!" This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-42, Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

From The Fall Of Judas To The Centurion's Confession.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

Matthew's account of Jesus' Passion, as viewed from its own Biblical, historical and theological context.

FROM THE FALL OF JUDAS TO THE CENTURION’S CONFESSION. Matthew 27:1-54. I). THE FALL OF JUDAS ISCARIOT. Matthew 27:1-10. Jesus had prophesied how and when He was going to die (Matthew 26:2) and, despite His enemies’ determination that it should not be ‘during the feast’ (Matthew 26:5), ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From The Plot To The Tomb.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 27, 2024

The Passion according to Matthew.

FROM THE PLOT TO THE TOMB. Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-61. I). JESUS PREPARED FOR DEATH. Matthew 26:1-13. There are two ways in which Jesus was prepared for death in this passage. The first is in the sense that He was prepared within Himself: nothing that was about to happen took Him by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Suffering (Matthew 27a)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2024

What pampered king, president or prime minister of this world would suffer for the sake of his people? Yet, Jesus, king of the world did. Let's look at Jesus' suffering in Matthew 27:1-33.

How much did Jesus suffer even before His crucifixion? Let’s glimpse His suffering in Matthew 27:1-33. Who was Jesus taken to next? Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. So they bound him, led him away and handed him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024

Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:34-66

Denomination: Baptist

Big Life Little Life - Mark 15:1-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

What is it about the natural human heart that prefers someone like Barabbas to Jesus? If we don’t know the answer to that question, we’ll miss one of the most important messages of the whole book of Mark. And when it comes to a choice, we’ll make the wrong decision too.

Mark 15:1 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. 2 "Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate. "Yes, it is as you say," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, John 18:28-40, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25

Our Champion - Mark 15:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

One of the most painful emotions the human soul can carry is shame. What can you do when feelings of shame continue to press down on you even after you've repented of a sin?

Mark 15:16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called to-gether the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, "Hail, king of the Jews!" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-20, Matthew 27:27-31

Shame You Don’t Deserve - Mark 15:21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

What do you do when the opinions of others mean too much to you? You can’t stand it when certain people disapprove of you, maybe you’re a people pleaser or you shy away from conflict. How do you escape the fear of man?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. Introduction Simon Well, they finally wrap up their gruesome vaudeville entertainment session and get on with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

A Question Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

A Question of Suffering

Matthew 27:33-54 A Question of Suffering Psalm 22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Martin Luther “God forsaking God! No man can understand that?” I. The REQUEST A. The LANGUAGE. (in Aramaic) NOT “Father,” BUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:33-54

Denomination: Holiness

He Bore The Cross Of Jesus – Who Was Simon Of Cyrene? – An Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2024

At this Easter time, we are looking at Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross for the Lord. He was God’s provision for the journey to the cross, and Jesus was the Father’s provision for the sins of the world. We examine Simon of Cyrene from the Gospel accounts and link with Isaac.

HE BORE THE CROSS OF JESUS – WHO WAS SIMON OF CYRENE? – AN EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCING THE MAN SIMON OF CYRENE As commentators often like to do, there is a lot of speculation about Simon of Cyrene. There are so many ideas why he was in Jerusalem and what he was doing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Acts 2:10, Mark 15:21, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:26, Matthew 27:54, Luke 23:27-31, Revelation 6:16-17, Genesis 22:1-3, Acts 2:23, Genesis 22:13-14, Genesis 22:15-16, Genesis 22:16-18, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Barabbas And Jesus' Last Words Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

Recap of last message of Triumphal Entry • We looked at Matthews account of the Triumphal Entry, and • Zechariah’s prophesy of the coming Messiah found in Zechariah 9:9

Today, we will look at two events that occurred on Good Friday. • The setting free of Barabbas • Jesus’s last words while on the Cross. The setting free of Barabbas is found in all 4 Gospels. We’ll look @ Matthew’s account beginning in verse 15 of chapter 27. Read Matthew 27:15-26 -show video of I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Jesus And Judas: Volunteer Or Victim? (Good Friday Message) Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024

What do we learn about Jesus from Judas?

In his State of the Union address in January 2002, President George W. Bush called on all Americans to become more engaged as active citizens and to volunteer 4,000 hours over their lifetimes to volunteer service. This “Call to Service” that President Bush suggested was for the purpose of “taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75, Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday - Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross And Why Did He Rise 3 Days Later

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 1, 2024

Easter is when we celebrate Jesus going to the cross and dying. But that was not the end because three days later he then rose again from the dead. But why did Jesus go to the cross and die? And why did Jesus rise from the dead? Today we will cover these two fundamental questions

Last week at Palm Sunday, we looked at the time when Jesus entered Jerusalem five days before Passover. So today, we celebrate Easter. Easter is when we celebrate Jesus going to the cross and dying. But that was not the end because three days later he then rose again from the dead. But why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mockery Of Roman Soldiers Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2020

Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat Him mercilessly. Remember, before this He was scourged (whipped).

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (34) Mockery of Roman Soldiers Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30 (focal passage); Mark 15:16-19 Tom Lowe 3/18/2008 Following Pilates sentencing Jesus to a horrible death by crucifixion the soldiers could do anything they wanted to do to our Lord; they mocked Him and beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-30, Mark 15:16-19

Denomination: Baptist