Sermons on Pilate Washes His Hands:

Blind Anger Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2023

King Saul was blinded by his anger towards David and it led him to lose his temper in ways that destroyed his family and his dynasty. What can we do to avoid the same blindness that hurt Saul?

On July 4th, 1826 two of our nation’s Founding Fathers died (that same day) within hours of each other. John Adams & Thomas Jefferson (the 2nd and 3rd Presidents of the U. States) both died on July 4th. What makes this interesting is that Adams and Jefferson were close friends. In 1775 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Must We Die? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 26, 2010

God decrees the death of his Son for the death his people deserve to die.

Scripture Introduction One way to get at the significance of the story of redemption is to observe the contrasts which God builds into Bible events. For example, as the hours wind down to the crucifixion, we see the bent of the human heart: face-to-face with an innocent man, men plot his death ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sabbath Parable Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Rapha Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011

Jesus heals a leper demonstrate the power of His love

Jehovah Rapha This last year when I was in Africa I learned something. There is a conflict that exists between African and Asians. The Asian culture is one of honor and shame. The African culture is one of personal relationships. The conflict that exists between these two groups is a result ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: *other

Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Full Time Christian

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Every aspect of life is to be lived for his glory.

MARK: Pastor, I was wondering if you could help me. I'm trying to figure out my schedule for this fall, and I don't really know how much time I have to be a Christian. PASTOR: What do you mean? MARK: Well, you know I'm going to be really busy this fall teaching Science at the high school, and I'm ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb Strong Man Of God Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Mar 19, 2013

Caleb trusted God and His promises. He did not compromise His faith in God

Caleb Strong Man of God by Robert F Collins Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Covenant With Abraham Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

The covenant making God renews His covenant with Abram, and changes his name to Abraham.

Last Sunday, we started a new series entitled “Covenant.” Or, we think about the old covenant—that which is revealed in the Old Testament, or the new covenant—meaning that which is revealed in the New Testament. We are examining the idea of covenant from the biblical perspective. God is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Return Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 31, 2016

In his return to God, David saw the providence and the grace of God in response to his prayer.

David hit rock bottom when he returned to Ziklag and found his home city burned down and everything taken away, including their families. • This was by far the greatest tragedy he had encountered, ever since he ran from Saul as a fugitive. He faced the rejection of Saul, the rejection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Does Great Things Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 14, 2020

God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary signs, the God of wonders demonstrates His limitless power, His inescapable presence, His divine protection, and His sovereign purposes.

"GOD DOES GREAT THINGS" “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (Job 5:9) The Only Living God is a God of wonders. We see God's wonders in His miraculous acts and His mighty deeds, which were recorded in the Bible. Moses proclaimed: "Who is ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Exodus 15:11, Deuteronomy 26:8, Psalm 111:2-3, John 14:12-14, Genesis 1:16, Psalm 48:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Are You Ready?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 27, 2005

Jesus clearly exhorted His disciples to be ready for His coming. Are you ready? Really?

Alistair Begg recalls a news story he heard while living in England about a Liverpool couple who had their car stolen from in front of their home one night. Several days later they woke in the morning to find their car, cleaned, full of gas and sitting back in front of the house. There was a note ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Orthodox

One Thing I Do Know

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019

This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-25

Denomination: Adventist

Good Friday Meditation 2014 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017

Four Episodes from John's account of the Passion, including four sonnets by Malcolm Guite - Jesus is Condemned to Death; Jesus is stripped of his garments; Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross; Jesus is laid in the tomb.

[All Sonnets are from "Sounding the Seasons ; seventy Sonnets for the Christian Year", by Malcolm Guite, Canterbury Press 2012. Used with permission - https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/tag/good-friday/] 1. Jesus is Condemned to Death - Sonnet 1 John 18:19-24; John 18:28-38 The ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Second Coming Names Of Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

His various names meet our different needs.

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants--things which must shortly take place . . . from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday & "Words Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 16, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christ expects his followers to follow His steps and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 16 March 2008 Big Idea: Christ expects those who claim to be His followers to follow in his steps, and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Pentecostal