Sermons on Pontius Pilate:

Two Crowds

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 18, 2017

Was there really just one crowd shouting "Hosanna" one day and "Crucify" a short time later? Were Jesus' followers really that fickle or were they just running for cover when the tide in Jerusalem changed? And how do we see ourselves in that scenario?

Matthew 21:1-11 (please open your Bibles as we read this passage) The Crowd(s) - The disciples (the 12) - The followers o “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” o “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” o “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” o “Blessed is the king of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:41, Luke 9:42-44, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Nazarene

This Changes Everything

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A Sunrise service

This Changes EVERYTHING!!!! Matthew 28:1-9 I can only imagine how hollow and numb Joseph must have felt. By his side walked the equally numb and subdued Nicodemus. They walked without saying a word. In his hand, Joseph carried a letter; Nicodemus carried a bag, large and heavy. They walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Once & Future King Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Excited Fellowship 2. Extravagant Love 3. Extreme Hatred 4. Exposed Hearts 5. Excellent Savior

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Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Crossed Eyed Christain

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The collision at the cross was so powerful that the sky darkened and the Earth shook.

Matthew 27:36-54 Psalm 85:10 Large Hadron Collider (LHC) (The world’s largest and highest-energy partial accelerator.) It is located on the Swiss border near Geneva. The racetrack is 17 miles long and 575 feet underground. There were fears that black-holes would form and destroy the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:36-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter 2013 Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2013

Evidence to show why one should believe in Christ's Resurrection

Easter 2013 Dr. Elmer Towns Why Believe in Christ’s Resurrection? March 31, 2013 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelizing The Culture To The True, The Good, The Beautiful Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 6, 2010

Our culture is in dire need of the gospel of Christ, but to attract others to Christ, the Truth, we must be good, and our worship must be beautiful.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course July 11, 2010 Liturgy and Worship Series Someone was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho. On that desolate and baking-hot road, robbers were hiding. They mugged him, beat him, and left him to die. Somebody else went past without helping because the victim had lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Stained-Glass Jesus

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity.

Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity. Our view of Jesus would be incomplete had we not seen these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-49

Denomination: Baptist

No One Left Behind.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 12, 2020

We should do all that we can to offer Christ to all people.

Today I’m going to quote from the “Message” written by Eugene Peterson. The Message is a personal paraphrase of the Bible in English by Pastor Peterson from the original languages. There were 20 Translation Consultants. Pastor Peterson said this is what he did all the time he was a Pastor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Little Lamb

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 9, 2021

There is a progression and parallel of the Passover Lamb and the Lamb of God -- A, The, Your, Their Lamb(s).

1. A friend of mine recently shared an observation with me from Exodus 12:1-6 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, 2 “This month shall be for you the beginning of months. It shall be the first month of the year for you. 3 Tell all the congregation of Israel that on the tenth day ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fox Turned Weasel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014

The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Friday Message

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 7, 2020

We discuss how Jesus had to endure terrible suffering during His crucifixion, because of our sins, our separation from God, and the fact that He alone could save us. It concludes with a heart-stirring story of a man being saved.

GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE Jn. 19:16-18; Mt. 27:50-53 IRONMAN COMPETITIONS 1. The Ironman world championship competition has been held annually in Hawaii since 1978. It is known for its grueling length and harsh conditions as men and women push themselves to their absolute limits in the triathlon. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

The tomb is empty

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Matthew 27:65-66, John 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

God uses pressure and pruning to prepare us for His service.

“For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; and when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should desire Him” (Isa. 53: 2). 1. Just as the Father watched and protected the growth of Jesus so He watches over our development; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Servants And Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus not only calls us to be servants but to be "Friends of the King." These were servants who were in the innder circle of the King and were given inside information.

1. True Friend Proverbs 18:24, NASB A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Social media has redefined the concept of a “friend.” In the early days of the most prominent social media platform, people accumulated “friends” by the hundreds. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection? Easter 2019 Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2025

The tomb is empty.

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:65-66

Denomination: Baptist