Sermons on Sanhedrin:

"Contemplating The Burial: The Basic Facts" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 31, 2003

There is a lot of teaching about WHY Christ died in the Scripture. There is a fair amount of teaching about the Resurrection. But the burial of Christ occupies a lesser role. Even so, keep in mind that it is one third of the Gospel. Although the Bible

"Contemplating the Burial: The Basic Facts" (John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47, Luke 23:50-56) 1. A man who died in 1997 has received a telephone bill from Sprint at his current abode -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42, Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Speech Of Stephen

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Wherever God meets His people is a holy place, not just in the Temple or in a Church building.

STEPHEN’S SPEECH. Acts 7. Standing before the Sanhedrin, the Jewish council in the Temple of Jerusalem, false witnesses alleged that the Christian deacon Stephen had claimed that ‘Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and change the customs which Moses delivered us’ (Acts 6:14). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Encourages His Children Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 4, 2013

Maybe today you are battling discouragement or even utter despair. Please know that every believer’s heart can be encouraged by the Lord. How does God encourage His children?

When God Encourages His Children Acts 23:1-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. While in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul was beaten by an angry mob and then arrested by the Roman authorities. The people of Jerusalem were chanting in the background, “Away with him.” 2. The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11, Acts 23:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Jesus Way

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 10, 2020

The way as Jesus described it, and Stephen followed it. On 75th VE day weekend 2020

The Farewell Discourse Part 1 Our Gospel reading, this morning comes at the start of three chapters that are known as the Farewell Discourse. Part 1 of the discourse is often sub-titled “Joy and Peace”. Jesus tells the disciples he is going away. Even after all the teaching they have had they ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, John 14:27, Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Anglican

Character Study Of Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Nicodemus represents many people today—religious but lacking true salvation. His journey from confusion to commitment shows that God patiently works with those seeking the truth.

CHARACTER STUDY OF NICODEMUS – A PHARISEE WHO MET JESUS AT NIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 3:1-21 "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." – John 3:3 Supporting Texts: John 7:50-52, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 19:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022

God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to transform it and His mission is unstoppable. No man can stop it, no religion can stop it, no government can stop it and no demon can stop it.

Video: Courage Series AD Sermon: Unstoppable Thesis statement: “The mission of spreading the Gospel to all the earth was unstoppable because it was part of God’s salvation story that has been written and continues to be written“(Caine). God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Honored The King’s Son - Mark 15:40-47 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 1, 2024

Why do all four gospels make such a point about the details of Jesus burial? His death matters, his resurrection matters, but why is his burial so important? And what are the implications for us?

Mark 15:40 Some women were watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. 41 In Galilee these women had followed him and cared for his needs. Many other women who had come up with him to Jerusalem were also there. 42 It was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-47, Matthew 27:55-61, Luke 23:48

From Humbug To Hallelujah

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the Apostle Paul’s conversion.

Text: Acts 9:1-9 Sean Smuts Subject: Salvation Theme: Salvation through Christ From Humbug to Hallelujah! Introduction: We all require salvation at one point or another. (Illus.) Scrooge (Illus.) George Bailey (It’s A Wonderful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

How Can This Be? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Path Of Pain Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 46 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the second message exploring the passion of Jesus.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Path of Pain Pt 2” John 18-19 Review I. The Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 1-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 III. The Personal salvation ministry of Jesus 18-21 Last week we began tracking the various elements of this ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Day God Died Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2023

Mark's version of the crucifixion of Jesus is concise and focuses mostly on the people who witnessed the crucifixion and their response to it. We too must respond to the crucifixion of Jesus and it is something that we must do daily.

Introduction A. I want to begin with a true story about a girl named Donna and a boy named Felipe. 1. Donna Ashlock and Felipe Graza were high school freshman in a small farming community near San Francisco. 2. Felipe was infatuated with Donna and considered her his girlfriend. 3. He would often go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Jesus expects us to control our temper

INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

This is a great example of how the sovereignty of God is seen in a very real event. God is in charage of every detail!

Passage: Acts 22:23-23-11 Intro: “When every choir member was late” Pau Lee Tan book, #2024 1. many of us have stories, maybe not so spectacular, of God’s sovereign protection 2. and many we don’t even know about 3. our god is beyond time, sees all of time as a whole, and works with perfect wisdom ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free