Sermons on Pontius Pilate:

By Hook Or By Crook

Contributed by Robert Donato on Apr 19, 2013

Looking at the dual mission of the church & the challenge to get at it!

By Hook or By Crook! John 21:1-19 “Every day is Resurrection Day for a Christian.” Every day we should celebrate the fact of the resurrected Savior. We must be challenged to rise above apathy & mediocrity & to soar to greater heights with our great God. Do we really love Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

Kingdom Character-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016

4 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

KINGDOM CHARACTER-IV—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Attention: Opposites Attract! Two young fellas were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,”I’ve heard from a lot of folks that people with opposite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing Like Paul Witnessed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we review the times Paul was on trial and how he was a good witness during those opportunities.

Introduction: A. One day a small town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial. 1. The witness was a grandmotherly, elderly woman. 2. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?” 3. The elderly woman responded, “Why, yes, I do know you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Far As The Curse Is Found Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

I believe it's no accident that the final word in the Old Testament sums up the entire message of the Old Testament: Curse.

INTRODUCTION Twelve years ago, as we moved into the year 2000, I shared a message series called “Y2K: Say Yes to the King.” One of the things I talked about was my belief that as we moved into the 21st Century we were going to find our faith come under increasing attacks in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Brother?

Contributed by Barney Lewis on Apr 27, 2014

This message is to be preached April 27,2014

Where is your brother? Matthew 9:37, John 1:40-41 To each of you that are saved here today, you are here today because God has called you out of darkness and into His marvelous light. You are here because God has reached way down and picked you up. God reached beyond your dirty deeds. God reached ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Always For All Things-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016

2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Remember God's Strong Hand (Exodus 12:51-13:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 16, 2022

God set up all of Israelite life, so it'd be a constant reminder not simply of God, but of God's power. Why?

Let's start today, by reminding ourselves of where we are in Exodus. At this point, Yahweh has killed the firstborn of every Egyptian-- from human, up to cattle. Pharaoh has released God's people from their servitude. And Yahweh gave favor to the Israelites, so that they could ask for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:51, Acts 4:23-31, Exodus 13:1-16

Jesus' Second Sign: Life, Is Life (John 4:43-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2022

Some people need signs before they will "believe." Thankfully, signs are still possible today.

Let's start today by talking about Jesus, and the life that Jesus offers. The gospel of John began like this, John 1:1-5: (1) In the beginning, the Word was, and the Word was turned toward God, and God, the Word was. (2) This one was in the beginning turned toward God. (3) Everything through ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Acts 4:28-30

Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 24, 2021

Women as well as men were credible witnesses to the gospel and were commissioned to preach it to all with whom they came into contact.

Women who followed Jesus Mary Magdalene. The Roman occupation of Israel (63 BCE.) was part of a long line of invasions beginning with the Babylonians (539 BC), then the Persians and the Greeks and later on others. The Jewish identity rested on stories of the Patriarchs--Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Centered In Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021

Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021 Intro Good morning Westside Vineyard family and friends. If you are watching this from afar... perhaps at a later time... I am so glad you are joining. And to those connected or connecting to the Westside ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, John 8:23, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weak And Useless Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 17, 2021

Paul is emphasizing how each of us are unqualified and disqualified when it comes to the issue of salvation.

Spurgeon told a story about an artist in the years before photography who wanted to paint a picture of part of the city where he lived. For historic purposes, the artist wanted to include certain characters who were well known in the town. There was one well-known street sweeper who was always ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023

This great church at Jerusalem is a God-given example of the characteristics necessary for a great church. I would suggest that each person read and meditate on the Acts chapter 4 to become intimately acquainted with God’s idea of a great church. I

Sermon -The Characteristics of a Great Church Scripture Lesson: Acts 4:23-33 “As soon as they were freed, Peter and John returned to the other believers and told them what the leading priests and elders had said. 24 When they heard the report, all the believers lifted their voices together in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33, Acts 4:8-14, Acts 8:35, John 16:33, Acts 5:15-16, Acts 2:46-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Crowd Or The Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 19, 2011

This message was inspired by Dr. David Platt's book, "Radical". This message centers around the question of Pilate, "What will you have me do with Jesus?"

The Crowd versus the Christ Matthew 27:22 * What words comes to your mind when you hear the term “Radical?” (I.E. drastic, thorough, sweeping, extreme, militant, fanatical, revolutionary, uncompromising) * What are you radical about? Every person in this room has something about which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist