Sermons on Pontus Pilate:

What Is Truth?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 18, 2023

Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once Evil is now called Good, what was Good, is now called Evil. There is much deception in our world today, and in the midst, there is a resounding cry...“WHAT IS TRUTH?”

2023.08.20.SERMON NOTES. WHAT IS TRUTH? William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Times have changed. We see that society and culture is changing. What was once evil is not called good, what was called good, is not called evil. There is much deception in our world today, and yet many cry out, searching for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:1-9, John 18:33-38, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:10-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Psalm 25:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:5-12, Romans 1:24-25, Isaiah 5:20, Proverbs 3:5-7, Luke 6:43-49, Proverbs 17:15, John 8:42-47, John 14:6, John 1:1, 1 John 2:18-27, 1 John 5:20, Hebrews 10:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Seven Words Of The Risen Savior

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

An Easter Sermon

THE FIRST SEVEN WORDS OF THE RISEN SAVIOR TEXT - JOHN 20: 1 - 16 INTRO. - There are many sermons and books on the Seven words of the Cross. These words explain the purpose of the cross and the character of Christ. The first seven words of the Risen Savior after the Resurrection explain what the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Alpha And Omega

Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 7, 2001

We all have to serve somebody or something. Do we serve ourselves or things or others or do we serve the Lord?

I have chosen this sermon, because when I told my 9-year old daughter I was submitting sermons, she remembered this one best. "You may be an ambassador to England or France, You may like to gamble, you might like to dance. You may be the heavyweight champion of the world, You might be a socialite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Goodness Of Good Friday

Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006

A narrative description of the good things that transpired on Good Friday.

Sermon - #42 Title: “The Goodness of Good Friday” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56 Key Terms – Goodness – Being Positive Good Friday – The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Background – Many people often question why we call the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

What To Say When The Time Is Right Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS THE SECOND SERMON OF PETER IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WITH THE FIRST TAKING PLACE A PENTECOST IN RESPONSE TO THE CROWD THAT HEARD THE NOISE OF THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THIS SERMON IS PROMPTED BY THE REACTION OF THE CROWD TO

WHAT TO SAY WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT Acts 3:11-26 While the beggar held on to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and came running to them in the place called Solomon’s Colonnade. 12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: "Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Cross-Purposes

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus was dead, so what is to be done with the body. Watch how God makes sure that His Son is honored, and how that is with cross-purposes with what men want to do. Is it any surprise that God wins?

Passage: Matthew 27:57-66 Intro: So Jesus is dead, the crowds are gone, the drama is over, ( or so most thought) 1. the sun has reappeared, but for just a few more hours 2. the earth has stopped shaking, and there is nothing left but the sad sight of three mutilated corpses on crosses. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2009

Who is this strange King?

John 12:12-19 April 5, 2009 The King Has Come Tell the story from Lazarus on – many mourners from Jerusalem at funeral – Many people followed Jesus because of the raising – convergence of crowds at Jerusalem Crowds were excited because of his miracle. Psalm 118 25 LORD, save us! ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

Fighting A Good Fight Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 3, 2015

The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy 4:7

Fighting A Good Fight 1 Timothy 6:12-16 Introduction: 1. The apostle Paul often spoke of fighting. An example of this is in our text (vs. 12). In his next book to Timothy he uses this same language and says, “I have fought a good fight…” (I think Paul loved sports.) 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Purpose Of Tragedies Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of Tragedies

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Purpose of Tragedies Luke 13:1-9; 34-35 In this passage, Jesus gives us the purpose of death and tragedies. These verses are filled with awesome implications about the way the world really is. And it is not the way people think it is. My aim today is to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus’ Work Is Not Finished – Evil Must Go!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 10, 2023

Evil inclination is still in the world. Jesus' work to rid us of evil was not finished on the cross. It passes on to us who follow him as Lord and Savior

Jesus’ Work is NOT Finished – EVIL MUST GO! Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 19:17-30 John 19:17 They took Jesus, therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha. 18 There they crucified Him, and with Him two other ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Ten Arguments For The Historical Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2025

Gary Habermas in his book, The Historical Jesus, gives at least 10 evidences. As part of my Apologetics series, I have abbreviated and rewritten them to fit front & back on one piece of paper.

TEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS 1. MULTIPLE INDEPENDENT SOURCES. The existence of multiple independent sources – the four Gospels, Paul’s letters, and other early Christian writings – that attest to the historical existence of Jesus. There wasn’t just one witness to Jesus, but a large number ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Your Election - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 23, 2024

Election is for the purpose of praise, pity, and passion, as we see in Jesus’ example at the Triumphal Entry.

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the chosen strangers of dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 according to (?at?) the foreknowledge of God the Father, through (??) the sanctification of the Spirit, for (e??) obedience and sprinkling by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

What Think Ye Of Christ?

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 17, 2005

This sermon attempts to describe the the need to know the Savior, intimately.

What Think Ye of Christ? TEXT: Matthew 22: 34-42 34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together. 35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying, 36 Master, which is the great commandment in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-42

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion, Year B

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021

The trial reveals a political theology where resistance and resilience are faithful Christian practices

Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” Meaning, “is this a personal discovery? Or are you just repeating what others have told you?” In a famous sentence Plato said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We may also say the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic