Sermons on Pilates Choice:

Jesus Crucified (John 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 10, 2025

Who was primarily guilty of Jesus' death? Let's look at John 19.

Who was primarily culpable for Jesus’ death? Are many religious leaders today also guilty of crucifying Jesus on a cross of worldly values? Why did Jesus say it was finished? Let’s look at John 19. If Pilate found Jesus not guilty, why did he have Jesus flogged? Then Pilate took Jesus and flogged ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Call

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Aug 28, 2003

When given choices, it’s our choice (call) as to what we do.

Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 23—Your Choice Scripture Ref: Matt. 27:11-22 John 2:4, 7; 6, 8, 30; 8:20; Luke 22:66-70 John 6:60-69 Matt. 12:30 John 5:22-29 Phil. 4:13 1. Introduction a. Relate to Reba McEntire’s song, Its Your Call. · Story of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

The Silence Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus bore our sin and remained silent as THE Lamb of God.

Mark 15:1-15 The Silence of THE Lamb The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009

You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One More River To Cross

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2006

We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?

ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repercussion Of Sin I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 19, 2009

Shows the affect that the orgin of sin had on all men all starting in the beginning.

Repercussion of Sin 1 Now Adam had sexual relations with his wife, Eve, and she became pregnant. When she gave birth to Cain, she said, “With the LORD’s help, I have produced a man!” 2 Later she gave birth to his brother and named him Abel. When they grew up, Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wheat Or Weeds

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Sep 29, 2009

Sermon encourages children to remain the good plant that God intended.

Title: “Wheat or Weed?” Matthew 13:24-30 October 11, 2009 Materials: Flowers or pictures of flowers, weed or grass, 2 types of seeds, soil, pots, paper, and markers Have children identify various seeds that you have for them (for the most part this will be impossible- only the person who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ahkhareet Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 23, 2010

AHKHAREET is the Hebrew word for "that which comes after". Are you making decisions today in light of eternity?

AHKHAREET Edwin Thomas was a master of the stage. During the later half of the 1800’s in America there were few actors more successful than he was. At age 15 he starred in his first play, Richard III. He quickly established himself as a premier Shakespearean actor. In New York he performed ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Courage Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Courage is simetimes a choice...Faceing ptoblems is not reason to hold on to fear.

Last week as a sort of a set up for the Book of Philippians as a letter that we can learn how the apostle Paul reacted to his personal situation. We found a thread of Joy, and encouragement in the book. The underlying point of looking at the scripture is that we live in and are affected by the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010

Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over our life. One of the key principles was the God is and always will be above temptation. Yet, God doe

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 4 James 1:16 - 20 – GOD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010

Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Baptist

Bliss Or Despair—which?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A sermon about the choices we make. Based on life of Joshua.

BLISS OR DESPAIR—WHICH? Joshua 24:15 INTRO: Joshua, the servant of God and leader of His people, is about to pass to his eternal reward. Before going, however, he gives to the nation he had so faithfully served his final command. Let us now ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

One of the most profound questions ever asked is the one Jesus asked His disciples.

Who Do You Say That I Am? The Book of Mark Mark 8:2733 I. Introduction A. One of the most profound questions ever asked is the question that is asked in our passage today. B. Who do you say that I am? 1. It is a simple question and yet the answer we give is far beyond simple. 2. What one believes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

One of the most profound questions ever asked is the one Jesus asked His disciples.

Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:27-33 I. Introduction. A. Answering the question that Jesus posed in the passage we are studying is one of the most crucial things you can do. B. Every one has an answer to this question ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist