Sermons on Sanhedrin:

The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

Third in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Arrives: He Is Prophet. Jesus is asked a question of authority, responsibility, eternity, priority & identity.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 3:The Servant Arrives - He Is Prophet Mark 11:15-19 I. Introduction A. Did ya'll hear about the very prestigious psychologist who was called to testify at a trial? A severe, no-nonsense professional, she sat down in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Finishes - His Burial Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 18, 2015

Eleventh in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. The Servant Finishes - His Burial. Joseph's treatment of our beloved Lord & Savior has much to teach us.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 11: The Servant Finishes - His Burial Mark 15:42-47 I. Introduction A. Have you ever passed a funeral home, saw the parking lot overflowing, and thought "Wow, who died?" - they must have been important? Take the following: Babe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

All Paths Lead To God... Not!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2012

All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places... the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path.

Title: All Paths Lead to God… Not! Text: Acts 4:5-12 (John 14:6) Thesis: All religious paths do not converge at the same place, rather they diverge and end at different places… the only path that leads to salvation is the Jesus path. Introduction Imagine one of our staff of teachers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plot Against Paul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 25, 2017

Alone, locked up, and held under guard; it would be natural for Paul to be depressed, fearful, and discouraged by all this. Perhaps he was secretly chastising himself for the commotion he had caused. He had failed and now what about his plans to go....

April 18, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.6: The Plot Against Paul (23:11-22) Acts 23:11-22 (KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Surprise

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021

This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, John 3:16, Revelation 1:18, John 20:15, John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 8:34-37, John 11:47-48, Matthew 23:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 1:11, Matthew 28:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

#62 Two Rocks Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 13, 2022

In the story of Jesus being brought to His Jewish trial, Mark portrays two “rocks” – Jesus the solid rock and Peter, the “cracked rock.” This sermon contrasts the steadfastness of Jesus to Peter’s denials and challenges us to think about what these two examples teach us in our lives personally.

#62 Two Rocks Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 13, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Mark 14:53-72 – "And they led ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Prayer Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015

The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Be Inspired By The Burial Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2023

Be inspired... 1. By the women's commitment to Jesus (vs. 55-56; 61). 2. By the rich man's courage (vs. 57-58). 3. By the rich men's contributions (Matt 27:58-60; John 19:38-42). 4. By our Savior Jesus Christ (vs. 62-66).

Be Inspired by the Burial of Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:55-66; John 19:38-42 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *In today's Scripture God's Word tells us about the burial of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Usually when we think about Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

More Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 12, 2023

Acts 3 & 4 tell the story of a healing miracle and the pushback against the gospel.

Title: “More Pentecost” Text: Acts 3-4 Subject: How does the Holy Spirit speak and act after the events of Pentecost? Complement: He keeps on filling his people for witness! Preaching idea: The Holy Spirit freshly fills God’s people to empower us for witness. Acts 3 One day Peter and John were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, Acts 13:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Release The Murderer

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 7, 2024

Jesus on trial before Pilate

Release the Murderer Mark 15:1-15 Good morning. Last week, the Atlanta first News website reported, “A murder suspect is on the loose after he was accidentally released, according to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Zion River Shaka, 30, had been booked in Fulton County Jail since 2020 but he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stephen’s Sermon Part 1a Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2017

Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He doesn’t go directly to the point raised by his accusers, but instead goes into a lengthy history of his nation.

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series:The Early Church Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 1a: verses 1-14 Introduction Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Had Been With Jesus”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 10, 2018

I believe that the propensity of our faith in the Gospel is to move us to boldly speak without compromise and obey to do what we have seen and heard so that we might speak.

I. had been with Jesus, GIVES US BOLDNESS: “They saw the boldness of Peter and John…” (v13) Free From Fear This is true courage which comes by faith. Yes; it is this boldness which comes by faith which makes men like Peter and John’s “...I will not fear,” just like David, “though the earth be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding What Paul Understood Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2016

In this sermon, we look at some of the difficulties that Paul faced and how he endured them by trusting in God. He understood that God would always be with him, and that although God would not remove the difficulties, God would enable him to overcome.

Introduction: A. M. Scott Peck’s 1978 best-selling book, The Road Less Traveled, opens with these words: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2017

It was with great joy that Peter and John (and in all likelihood the lame man was with them) went to the place where “their own company” of fellow believers (the whole church) had assembled—and I am sure they were received with great joy.

October 21, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Prayer for Boldness (4.23-31) Acts 4.23-31 (KJV) 23 On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. 24 When they heard this, they raised their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist