Sermons on Seeing Gods Servant:

Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24, John 18:28-31, John 18:33-37, John 18:38-40, John 19:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 19, 2018

The scourging Jesus endured would have been unimaginably horrific, but His suffering was from over. Following the merciless beating, Jesus was then subjected to ridicule and mockery. All of this was done for you and me!

The Crown of Suffering Mark 15: 16-21 Our last study ended with a gripping statement: And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. It doesn’t reveal much detail. We are merely told that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023

The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-3, James 5:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:4, Luke 4:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Barrier Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

But here’s the question I’ve been wrestling with—and maybe you have too: How am I going to have time for one more relationship; let alone eight new relationships with the houses around me?

Good morning, church family! Let me begin with a quick check-in: How are you doing with your block map? Have you learned any new names or details about your neighbors since last week? Maybe you discovered that the couple down the street just had a new baby, or that your neighbor two doors over has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Jesus Christ - The Perfect Leader

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 18, 2002

It’s hard to find a good spiritual leader. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is just the leader you’re looking for.

JESUS CHRIST – THE PERFECT LEADER (John 10:1-10) Recently in the news, we’ve seen a lot of examples of bad spiritual leadership. The Roman Catholic Church, for example, is struggling with a major problem that all of us know about. Last week, Pope John Paul summoned the highest ranking ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ten Virgins

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 7, 2002

Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.

THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

First Person Imperative

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 24, 2002

The psalmist, David, commands himself to give praise to the Lord and we should too, in every circumstance.

Today you get a linguistics lesson. Those of you who come here all the time know that I don’t stand up here and pontificate on Greek participles and Hebrew verbs every week. First I’m not smart enough, second it’s boring. But today you’re going to hear about Hebrew verbs, because it’s essential ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Fight Effectively Series

Contributed by Rob Morton on Jun 5, 2001

Using our words carefully while dealing with conflict in marriage.

Becoming One Flesh Part 3, How to Fight Effectively. Proverbs, various. 6\3\01 There were three guys talking in the pub. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third and says, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Of You Will Betray Me

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 7, 2005

Describes how no one at the table can deny the fact that they have the potential to betray Christ

One of You Will Betray Me by Juan Lane Matthew 26:21-26:22 (KJV) 21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? One of you will betray me Betray - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-22, Psalm 41:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Co-Mission Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

Spreading the Gospel is a co-mission between the Lord and his people. Christ’s promise to "be with us" guarantees that.

The Great Co-Mission Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Bible students call this passage the Great Commission. Several factors about it merit that distinction. It is great because of who said it. These are the words of Jesus. Most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Conduct Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Many passages of scripture teach us about Christian conduct. This passage challenges us to have Christian conduct toward Brothers, Business, and to do it without Boasting.

Christian Conduct James 4:11-17 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES4-3.WPD {11} Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother, or judges his brother, speaks against the law, and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge of it. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: *other

Don't Hinder The Children From Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Children are important to Jesus, and they can receive Him as their Savior at a very early age.

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth; anyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005

Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Patience, Kindness and Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 In Galatians 5, Paul lists nine fruits of the spirit that are a result of allowing ourselves to be filled with the Holy Spirit. Last week, we discussed the first three fruit: love, joy and peace. Today we come to the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Yuletide Cheer Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jan 12, 2010

[John] said therefore to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ’We have Abraham as our father.’ F

Last week we welcomed back to the Christmas stage that most unlikely of Yuletide figures - the gaunt and rather unjolly figure of John the Baptist. He emerges from the background shadows of the Nativity scene each year at this time, and last week I focused on just what an unexpected and unwanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican