Sermons on Pilates Wife:

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 19, 2005

This sermon reminds us that when given the choice between good and evil, we will naturally pick that which is evil.

The text this morning brings before us the most tragic choice in human history. We are a people who are constantly inundated with choices and their aftermath. Wrong choices have dismantled and destroyed many lives. It matters not where we come from or where we are in life; each of us must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18

Denomination: Baptist

Who's On Trial? Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 4, 2024

You can avoid making a fool of yourself if you submit to Jesus as your Lord, admit your weakness before Him, and embrace the truth He offers.

One evening, while waiting for a bus, a young man was standing with a crowd of people looking in the widow of a taxidermist shop. In the center of the window was a large owl that attracted the attention of all who passed by. The self-appointed expert began to criticize the job done on it. “If I ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-38, John 13:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Day Jesus Died Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019

John 19:16-42 shows us what really happened the day Jesus died and why it really matters.

Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Last night, we looked at the night Jesus served, and tonight I want to look at the day Jesus died. And Sunday we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Righteous Indignation Series

Contributed by Johnny Levy on Oct 17, 2020

We need to be made ready, by the power of the holy spirit, to suffer persecution with grace and humility. Jesus is, and will always be, the greatest example in history of denying his own rights and giving up his own power.

See text below, or you can go here to view the formatted google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y21NRp3VJodNVGQuBn80Oykf5ywzJx13RAzaFjhsitc/edit You can see the actual execution of this sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoY-gkamBaU&t=277s ***OUTLINE*** Summary / ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-23, John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courge

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon has selected scripture and a look at our courge and a view at some men in the bible as our example.

COURGE. Introduction: SELECTED SCRIPTURE Courage is doing the right thing because our convictions won’t let us do anything else. Doing something because it is the convenient thing to do is not courage. Doing something because everyone else is doing it is not courage. Doing something because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Church Of God

Rogues Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2010

A sermon on the unprincipled eye witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ; based on Matthew 27:62- 28:15

Rogues of the Resurrection Sermon for 4/4/2010- Easter Sunday Matthew 27:62-66; 28:1-8, 11-15 Introduction: Louisiana does not have a good track record when it comes to corruption. Based on numbers from a Justice Department report in 2009, Louisiana is the most corrupt state, with 7.67 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encounter Four. Two Thieves. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End)

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

Jesus tells us exactly what we must do to go to heaven. This encounter between Jesus and the two thieves proves God has a PLAN for your salvation!

How will I INTRODUCE the message? A REAL FAKE As his identity was unknown for a long period of time, the “unsub” (an “unknown subject” in F.B.I. speak, also called a “John Doe”) was called the “Skywayman” by the law and the press, because of his posing as an airline pilot. (In scene 11, Abagnale ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27, John 19:28-37, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Most Rewarding Fixation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2003

Every man’s heart is fixed on something. Blessed is the man whose heart if fixed on God.

LIFE’S MOST REWARDING FIXATION "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he sees his desire upon his enemies." Psalm 112:7-8 KJV. I. EVERY MAN’S HEART IS FIXED ON SOMETHING. "Choose you this day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Without Escape

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 3, 2001

Real freedom does not come from escaping your circumstances, or from being able to do whatever you want; real freedom is the power to live in obedience to God.

Do you feel free? Or do you sometimes feel trapped? No way out, all the exits boarded up? Ever feel that all your obligations and responsibilities have tied you down, that all you’re doing is marching to someone else’s music, responding to someone else’s demands, all the time doing what you have to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 6:22

Denomination: Baptist

Complete Surrender To Christ The King

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The story of Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire) forms the backdrop for this sermon on Christ the King Sunday. Are we willing to surrender all of our commitments and allegiences to Christ the King?

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Nazarene

What Should We Do When Disaster Strikes? A Righteous Response To Disasters

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 3, 2012

Hurricane Sandy did not affect us, but it devestated millions of others. How should we respond? What should we think? What should we do? Jesus answers these questions from Luke 13:1-5

Here in South Jersey, we rode Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday,. W were thankful that very few in our area were affected. Phone calls and visits on Tuesday revealed that this time, we did not have the damage and devastation like we did during July’s devestating dorecho storm that knocked out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life For A Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Political Dynamite"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 30, 2009

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Political Dynamite” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I remember my mother telling me of a traumatic childhood experience when she felt that she had just “fallen from her throne.” She remembers where she was and the thoughts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Friday - Seven Wonderful Words Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 6, 2012

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY – SEVEN WONDERFUL WORDS OPENING TEXT: “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8). CHRONOLOGY OF GOOD FRIDAY: 1:00 am Jesus’ Prayer and Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Matt. 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-37

Denomination: *other

His Family Views His Death Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 9, 2016

Death, Grief, Love, Compassion

4 Views from the Cross – His Family Views His Death John 19:25-27 (p. 756) March 13, 2016 Introduction: There’s an old hymn that says, “Jesus keep me near the cross. There a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain...in the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ