Sermons on Matthew 27:29-56:

Our Focus The Cross

Contributed by Neil Stich on Aug 3, 2012

The power of Christ's forgiveness is found in His suffering on the Cross. Even as those around Him were mocking Him, He was still filled with compassion for them. Are we any different than those who stood at the foot of the Cross and mocked Jesus? Hi

Our focus the cross Matthew 27: 38 – 43 I’m a people watcher. When traveling, a layover at the Airport is not a point of misery---but an opportunity to observe the differences in people--- the way they look, the way they dress, their fashion statements--- Parents dealing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - The Road To The Cross! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

A Palm Sunday Sermon. From the Story, adapted from Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

The Story 26 Easter April 17, 2011 It’s getting to be golf season and I’m ready to get out there and smack that golf ball . . . I hope. But when you get up at that first hole, my thinking isn’t very positive. I want to hit a great drive, but I’m wondering, why are so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday?? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 29, 2011

The significance of what we call Good Friday is what actually happened and for what purpose!

If we look in the Bible, no matter which translation, we will not find the words “Good Friday”. The words Christmas and Trinity are also not in the Bible, does it mean we should ignore them? Absolutely not! Christmas, The Trinity, Good Friday, and even the word Easter are just words we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forsaken

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

Although abandoned on the Cross for our sins, the Lord Jesus Christ will not abandon us in our darkest hour.

INTRO A little over a week ago I made a pilgrimage over to Wally Mart – I’m sure to get something for dinner. Anyway, while getting out of the car, I noticed that the car in front of me had in it a small child – a baby, sitting in his or her car seat, sleeping away. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 25, 2012

When Jesus was on the cross He performed five miracles.

Five Miracles from the Cross "Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour…, And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mocking The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus suffered as much emotionally as he did physically.

Mocking the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:27-44 Introduction 1. Illustration: Nobody likes to have people make fun of them. Most of us know the old saying, "stick and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." Well, I think most of us know that isn't true. Nothing hurts worse than to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44

Denomination: Methodist

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

Tired Of Mocking Him?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you tired of mocking GOD in your hearts at one time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will not get tired of our mockings. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:31 When they were finally tired of mockin

I. EXORDIUM: Are you tired of mocking GOD in your hearts at one time? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD will not get tired of our mockings. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:31 When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roman Soldiers And Officer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:54

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 5 (Separation From God) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 15, 2013

Even as Christ bearing the sins of the world separated Him from His father while on the cross, so do our sins separate us from God until we have a saving personal relationship with Christ.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fourth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ demonstrates that sin separates us from God, leaving us feeling empty and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Bearing Your Cross

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013

Life doesn't come with no crosses to bear.

MATTHEW 27:32 “BEARING YOUR CROSS” A) As we gather tonight in this auditorium, we all come from different backgrounds! * We all have different levels of education – Social orders – Training for jobs – Lot of differences I’m saying in our lives. * But then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Baptist

Back And Forth

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 27, 2013

Jesus is the Savior of our past , present and future!

Quotes: “When boiled down to its essence, unforgiveness is hatred.” - John R. Rice “To err is human, to forgive, divine.” - Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” - Martin Luther King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Soldier Views The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 15, 2016

Hardness of Heart, Hope, Spiritual Awakening

4 Views from the Cross – A Soldier Views the Son of God Matthew 27:45-54 (p. 697) March 20, 2016 Introduction: Doug Fraley, my youth minister at Southland when I was around 7 years old taught me something about my conscience that I’ve never forgotten...He said our conscience is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 26- The Contrasts Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2014

Why did Jesus HAVE to die on the cross and why didn't God just end the human race and start off fresh?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When I coached ASA Girls softball teams, the most difficult positon on the field to coach was the pitcher. I pitched in High School and I watched a lot of pitchers, but girls softball pitching was a totally different animal. • When my youngest daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ