Sermons on Pilate And The High Priest:

Jesus Before The Supreme Court - Mark 14:53-65 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 20, 2024

Why does Jesus remain silent at his trial? And why does he speak up at one point? We'll learn from his example when we should keep quiet and when to speak up.

Mark 14:53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders and teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65, Matthew 26:57-68, John 18:12-14

Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 17, 2021

Jesus became the ‘Great High Priest’ who took on Himself the sins of the world by shedding His blood on the cross for each one of us. Since Jesus is the ‘Great High Priest’, He is now at the right hand of the Father in heaven, interceding on our behalf.

We read in Hebrews 4:14, “Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God…Jesus, the Son of God.” (GNB) We live in a world where it is so easy for us to be ensnared and in bondage to various sinful habits. Outwardly we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Other

Luke 23:1-25 - Jesus Before Pilate

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

The Jewish leaders bring Jesus before Pilate. Pilate is already in hot water with Rome and his desire for self-preservation fulfills God's ultimate plan.

So we want to backtrack just a little bit into chapter 22 and pick up the last couple of verses because it's going to set the table for where we're going to be studying the last three trials that Jesus is going to go through on his way to the cross. Chapter 22 gave us the first three of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejected! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus was not just left behind, but hatefully rejected for our good.

Rejected! (Mark 15:1-20) 1. UPI article: “An Indiana man enlisted the help of the American Civil Liberties Union to help win his fight against the state for a custom license plate reading, "ATHE1ST." “Chris Bontrager said a letter from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles did not cite a specific ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Challenges With Finding The Truth Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2022

Pilate's iconic "What is truth?" question is the centerpiece of a passage that highlights several of the ways that we struggle with truth in our lives.

PILATE ASKS A GREAT QUESTION: “What is truth?” - John 18:38a. - Many ways to take it: sincere, sneering, lost, confused. - But at the end of the day, it is an essential question. - It’s not enough to be sincere in our beliefs, we need to sincerely believe something that’s true. - What about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

My Way Or The High Way Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Man From Arimathea Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 19, 2018

How did Joseph become a member of the Sanhedrin and ultimately become a secret follower of Jesus? This first person presentation explores one possible explanation.

(I entered the auditorium from the side entrance to our baptistery – reading a scroll and entranced in thought. Much of the message was presented on floor level with me standing close to the audience and speaking directly to them) (Looking up, a bit surprised) Oh… shalom. I am afraid I am a bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John - The Prophet Of The Most High

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...the power of the Holy Spirit can be an important part of your celebrating the birth of our Savior.

I would imagine most of you have been rather busy lately getting ready for Christmas. It is only a week away. Some people are beginning to act like little kids. I can always tell how childish people are by the way they act at Christmas time. That is, some of us “children” become very excited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Taking Down The High Places

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 13, 2013

A message about the importance of looking out for the next generation

Title: Taking Down the High Places Theme: Showing the importance of taking down the high places. Text: 2 Kings 12:2 - 3 2 Kings 12:2-3 Jehoash did what was right in the sight of the Lord all the days in which Jehoiada the priest instructed him. (3) But the high places were not taken away; the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul Is Interrogated By The High Council Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 15, 2024

God’s promise to Paul is no different than the one He makes to us. Where we are lacking, we must lean on God for strength and courage, this is what Paul learns and experiences during this time.

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 35 Paul is Interrogated by the High Council Acts 22:24 – Acts 23:11 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Men’s and Ladies studies are Tues nights, 6:30, here at the church Wed nights: Book of Romans - focused on chapters 8 through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:24-30, Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Most High God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 23, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Our Most High God Psalm 91 - Study 1 - Our Most High God There are so many believers who are discouraged that the recent epidemic has hindered us from coming together to worship the Lord, as is our practice. In the Old Testament we read about Noah and his family who were confined to stay within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

The Melchizedek Priesthood

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High.

And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. And he blessed him and said, "Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand." And he gave him a tenth ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

How Is Access To God Made? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is our High Priest, you must come to Him for atonement and removal of your sins.

I. Access to God is only possible through the atonement. 16:1-5 A. Entering God’s presence cannot be taken lightly (1-2). 1. Improper worship was met with death. 2. Proper worship must be done on His terms. B. God prescribes the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 26, 2024

If you’re looking for the perfect pastor, look to Jesus your beautiful Savior, your intercessor, your counselor, your protector, your Savior from sin, and your purifier.

On June 16, 1875, the Milwaukee Sentinel published this want ad for a new pastor: Wanted—A rector for St. James' Church. He must possess all Christian graces and a few worldly ones; must have such tact and disposition as will enable him to side with all parties in the parish an all points, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43, Hebrews 8:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Deuteronomy 17:8-13, Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 7:23-25, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 9:23-26, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 John 1:7, Hebrews 9:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Moving On To Our High Calling

Contributed by Delfin Corona on Aug 7, 2006

This sermon suggests four steps to move on to our high calling base on the experience of Ezra.

MOVING ON TO OUR HIGHER CALLING (delfin l. corona) Listening to the media in the last few days: the threat of volcanic eruption in the Philippines, current conflict in the Middle East - Israel against Lebanon that brings many Overseas Filipino Workers to a place of misery, the heat wave in New ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal