Sermons on pilate's choice: showing 451-465 of 45,714

Having Done All To Stand...

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2018

Before standing you have to do other things first. You have to be adequately prepared to overcome the schemes of the devil.

“Having Done All to Stand…” Ephesians 6 Introduction: There are a lot of people who live by the philosophy of “Whatever will be will be” and think that whatever happens good or bad is God’s will. They say if you’re meant to have it you will have it and if you’re not, you won’t. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

Ant Hill Vs. Mole Hill

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Sep 19, 2016

Sometime in life we make a big deal out of small things. Ant hills are small and isolated, moles tear up and entire yard with tunnels underground and cause massive damage. Sometimes we need to sit back and ask ourselves , is this a big deal?

The Ant , The Mole Hill During the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee had a shortage of soldiers. His army could be devastated if the Union army discovered this weakness. Since he could not increase the number of soldiers, he decided he could make his army look larger than it actually was. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:7

Denomination: *other

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Eric Anthony on Jul 21, 2014

In the midst of troublesome times, God has a way that can not be mistaken, God has given us a way out of Satan's 'No Way.'

“FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS” SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:13-17 I. INTRODUTION A. ESTHER 4:13-17 When we review the book of Esther, we see that Ahasuerus was the king of Persia. God’s people, Israel, wee in the provinces of Persia. Its here that the king had the leaders of 127 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Did You Do Today? Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 23, 2015

In Christ we are made new, which means our lives must be lived differently. Each day we are faced with choices, and we must choose the way of life that reflects Christ.

One of the writers in The Upper Room Devotional this week shared a question he had run across one day in his own devotional time. “What did your hands do today?” It’s a fantastic question, is it not? So much better than the typical, “How was your day?” or “Did ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Seven Sundays To Easter: "whence Art Thou?" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 15, 2021

Pontius Pilate asked Jesus this question. The reply of Jesus to that question left Pilate very unsettled!

Introduction: John chapter 18 records the arrest of Jesus while He and the disciples were in the garden of Gethsemane. In one of the most illegal trials of history, Jesus was questioned by several different people including Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea. Pilate, being a pagan Roman, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007

Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:27-40

Denomination: Methodist

Release The Murderer

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 7, 2024

Jesus on trial before Pilate

Release the Murderer Mark 15:1-15 Good morning. Last week, the Atlanta first News website reported, “A murder suspect is on the loose after he was accidentally released, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Zion River Shaka, 30, had been booked in Fulton County Jail since 2020 but he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cavorting With Cowardice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE THIRD OF A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. PILATE WAS PLACED IN THE SITUATION WHERE TO ACT COURAGEOUSLY AND RELEASE JESUS COULD COST HIM HIS POSITION. HE CHOSE THE COWARDLY WAY AND BOWED TO THE CROWD AND ALLOWED JESUS' DEATH.

CAVORTING WITH COWARDICE MARK 15:1-15 TODAY WE CONTINUE WITH OUR SERIES LEADING UP TO EASTER BY LOOKING AT THE CHARACTER OF PILATE. JESUS’ ILLEGAL TRIAL HAS JUST BEEN COMPLETED, AND JESUS WAS FOUND GUILTY OF BLASPHEMY. JESUS REMAINED SILENT DURING THIS TRIAL MOST LIKELY BECAUSE FOR MANY REASONS, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What We Can And Should Do After Christmas

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 30, 2012

WE ARE ALWAYS PRESENTED WITH CHOICES IN OUR LIVES. WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT THIS OR THAT? WHAT CAN WE DO NOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED? EVERY SITUATION INEVITABLY BRINGS CHOICES WITH IT. THE DIFFICULT PART IS DECIDING WHAT THE BEST CHOICE IS. AND A CLOSE

WHAT WE CAN AND SHOULD DO AFTER CHRISTMAS Luke 2:15-22 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16  So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Wisdom Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013

What is true wisdom and which wisdom will we choose?

Which path will you choose? The passage this morning talks about wisdom. When the Bible speaks about wisdom, it’s talking about much more than just head knowledge, memorizing a set of facts. When the Bible speaks about wisdom it is describing a way of living that brings success, peace and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Your Heart Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

“Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014

Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choosing The Best Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 18, 2020

Moses in Deuteronomy 30:19 tells the people to choose life. The choice is still ours today. What is the best life? The best life is a life with God.

CHOOSING THE BEST LIFE INTRODUCTION:: Moses tells the people in Deuteronomy 30:19 to choose life. The choice is still ours today. However, what is the best one to choose? The best choice is a life with God. ? I THE BEST LIFE OFFERS A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: Today there are other ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fig Newtons

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 20, 2019

A sermon on the ILLUSTRATION that God gave Jeremiah of two baskets of Figs.

I want to describe something wonderful. It has a light flaky outer coating. It’s sweet and delicious. So soft like a cake. And it’s about an inch and a half square. But the inside, oh man is it good. It’s soft but chewy, dark and sweet with just a little bit of grit from the natural fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Right To Decide

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 29, 2020

There are many sincere people who want to do right, but they want to decide for themselves what is right. The consequences are deadly.

TITLE: THE RIGHT TO DECIDE SCRIPTURE: JUDGES 21:25 / PROVERBS 14;12 The OT book of JUDGES is a book about apathy and apostasy! About a time when the chosen people of God turn away from Him and did what was right in their own eyes. From the time the people of Israel knew and followed God until ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist