Sermons on Platted A Crown Of Thorns:

Why Does Easter Matter

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 24, 2009

What difference does Easter make? The sermon looks at "explanations" for Jesus’ death on the cross. But Easter matters because we all have baggage in life, we will die one day, and we need help.

WHY DOES EASTER MATTER? March 23, 2008 Jay Davis Robison MARK 16:1-8 Do you suppose it will make any difference? Augsburg Sermon Book for the year 1985: "I’ve never seen such a crowd in church, the woman exclaimed’. I didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

Consider the cross: 1- The death of the cross 2- The blood of the cross 3- The power of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, charged straight to his room, and locked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 4, 2007

We follow a deliberate Savior.

WHO ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? John 18.1-14 S: Jesus C: Betrayal Pr: WE FOLLOW A DELIBERATE SAVIOR. TS: In John 18.1-14, we will begin to follow the steps of Jesus as they lead to the cross. Type: Inductive The ____ step is the… I. GARDEN (1) II. TREACHERY (2-3) III. MAJESTY (4-9) IV. SWORD ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 7 Sayings Of Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 29, 2015

The 7 sayings of Jesus from the cross in one sermon.

The 7 Sayings of Christ on the Cross TEXT: Matthew 27:35-50 [READ AS COMMUNION MEDITATION BEFORE SERMON] INTRODUCTION Illus. – In 1979 I was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and the doctor told Susan that he did not expect me to live more than six weeks. But my urologist and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:35-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronology Of The Cross

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 15, 2019

A sermon examining the events leading to and at Calvary.

THE CHRONOLOGY OF THE CROSS Mark 15:16-47 Imagine the scene, the Sinless Son of God hangs on an old wooden cross, rusty spikes have been driven through His hands and feet. Blood pours from His precious brow where a cruel crown of thorns has been placed, the flesh on His back hangs like ribbons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion According To John.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022

Good Friday.

THE PASSION ACCORDING TO JOHN. John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42. 1). THE ARREST OF JESUS. John 18:1-14. JOHN 18:1-3. After the Passover meal, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Upper Room discourse, and Jesus’ great high priestly prayer, Jesus led His disciples over the brook Kidron to the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025

The parents of a ten year old son was failing math in public school. After exhausting all efforts they decided to enroll their son into a private Catholic school.

What Are We Going To Do With All This Love? “So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

In order to get the Wonder of God’s Word to work in our life we must: Receive it, respond to it and...

In the 1930s, Stalin ordered that all Bibles be bconfiscated and Christian believers be sent to prison camps. Ironically, most of the Bibles were not destroyed, yet many Christians died as "enemies of the state." With the dissolution of the U.S.S.R., a CoMission team arrived in Stavropol in 1994 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Place At The Execution

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 25, 2005

Each of us plays a part in the crucifixion of Jesus. Many of the characters are discussed in this sermon.

MUB GOOD FRIDAY 2005 INTRO; I WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE THE OTHER DAY, AND THE TRIALS OF ROBERT BLAKE, AND SCOTT PETERSON CAME UP. ONE IS FOUND NOT GUILTY, THE OTHER IS CONVICTED, AND THE PENALTY IS DEATH. IN THE COURSE OF THE CONVERSATION, THEY SAID, IT IS RUMORED THAT THE EXECUTION OF PETERSON ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, In Your Mess Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 9th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#9] JESUS, IN YOUR MESS Mark 15:33-39 Introduction: In my lifetime, I have made numerous mistakes. I have found myself in messes that I didn’t think I could get myself out of. 2000 years ago, Jesus found Himself in my mess. As Jesus hung on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper And The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2005

This concept of having a healthy fear of the LORD has application in all areas of our lives, but there is some specific instructions about how it affects the way we celebrate the Lord’s Supper each month.

The Lord’s Supper and the Fear of the Lord Don Jaques May 28/29, 2005 REVIEW: The key to developing an intimate friendship with God is understanding and developing a healthy fear of the LORD. 1. To fear the LORD means to have an appropriate awe and respect for God’s holiness and power. 2. To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 7, 2004

One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse.

Crucified with Christ Gal. 2:16-21 Intro. One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse. There that zealous servant of Jesus Christ was led of the Holy Spirit to write: "I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 4, 2002

This is a Memorial Day sermon for the wounded and hurting people in our churches. Does our church have any battle casualties?

Sunday Morning May 28, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs NM MEMORIAL DAY? DOES OUR CHURCH HAVE ANY BATTLE CASUALTIES? EPHESIANS 6:10-12 Introduction: 1. On this holiday weekend, we are to remember those who fought for their country, for those who put their lives on the line in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Burial And Resurrection Of Jesus Done "By The Book"?

Contributed by Kerry Burrough on Oct 18, 2000

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.

1 Cor 15:1 Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand.2 By this gospel you are saved,* :3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, : 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3