Sermons on Struck And Spit On:

The Psalm Of Betrayal

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 27, 2011

David’s psalm of betrayal. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: Confidence (vs 1-3) Admission (vs 4) Schemers (vs 5-8) Betrayal (vs 9) Request (vs 10-12) Sermon Content: Ill: • One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter; • That if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. • The little girl ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Face Of Failure-Simon Peter Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 12, 2012

We have all heard the story of when Peter denied that he knew Jesus. It happened when Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest to face charges of blasphemy against God. Peter followed Jesus “from afar.” He feared that Jesus was going to be put t

The Face of Failure: Simon Peter Text: Mark 14:53-72 We have all heard the story of when Peter denied that he knew Jesus. It happened when Jesus was arrested and taken to the high priest to face charges of blasphemy against God. Peter followed Jesus “from afar.” He feared that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Peace: Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 22, 2014

Mankind has never known peace. The thing is that ‘peace’ is not the absence of war, like darkness is the absence of light. Peace is not refraining from shooting your neighbor when his dog digs a hole in your new lawn.

Where is Peace Part 2 in a 4 part Christmas series Scripture: Luke 2:12-2:14 12. “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Is Peace?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 7, 2014

Perhaps the most commonly misused and misapplied word in the language of man, is ‘love.’ If so, then surely the second most misused and misapplied word is, ‘peace.'

Where is Peace? Scripture: Luke 2:12-2:14 12. “This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14. “Glory to God in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's All So Simple Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 19, 2009

To the issue of why bad things happen to good people, Eliphaz’s answer is spiritually lazy and assumes that we can earn God’s favor. Job’s response is to have faith in a God who will ultimately accept responsibility for sin.

You and I are about to enter the realm of mystery together. I know of nothing which challenges the mind and the imagination quite so much as the mystery of human suffering. Why men and women should have to suffer physically or emotionally – that has never been answered completely. In recent weeks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cruelty Of The Cross

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

If God turned the cruelty of the cross into a universal blessing, we need never doubt that verse of Paul in Rom. 8:28 that says, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Pierre VanPaasen once had an interview with Marshal Lyauty, but the former procounsul of the French Republic in Morocco. VanPassen asked him what he would have done had he been in Pilate's place. Lyauty, after describing what a trouble maker Jesus had been, endorsed Pilate's action. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Torture And Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016

What did Jesus go through for us?

I. Introduction A. I borrowed parts of this message from Brian Menear of Path of Light Ministries from his series called Pathway To The Passion, perhaps a whole lot of this message B. Let us begin by reading Matthew 27:26-31 1. This is as much of a description of the execution of Christ as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Life & Ministry Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 12, 2014

Amazing things happen when Jesus shows up. That is seen in the life of thsis man who was delivered from a "legion of demons"

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Life & Ministry Of God’s Servant ” Isaiah 53:1-4 Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah, what a Savior! Bearing shame and scoffing rude, in my place condemned he stood, sealed my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Gave

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2015

Before you breathe your last, won’t you commit your spirit to Jesus? Won’t you trust that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God? Please understand that everyone has done wrong and is in need of saving. Jesus Christ is the only plan of salvation for our s

HE GAVE Luke 23:44-49 STORY (p) Once upon a time, there was a big fluffy rabbit with two big ears and a huge fluffy tale. A cute rabbit. An innocent rabbit. Normal in every respect except it was the hugest rabbit that anyone has ever seen. Biggest eyes anyone had ever seen. Biggest feet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Went Through His Mind?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 22, 2016

Inductive sermon focusing on what went through Jesus' mind at each stage of His crucifixion... YOU!

WHAT WENT THROUGH HIS MIND? MATTHEW 27:27-50 [EASTER SUNDAY 2016] THREAD: WHAT WENT THROUGH JESUS’ MIND THE WHOLE DAY HE WAS CRUCIFIED? Matthew 27:27-31 Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Your Pastor Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2018

If you really want to love and honor your leaders, remember them by the way you live your life; follow them; and pray for them.

An elderly woman walked into a little country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring." "Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8, Hebrews 13:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Easter People – In A Good Friday World

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

It was Resurrection day, but the disciples were still living like Jesus was dead. What is it like to be stuck in a Good Friday World? What does it mean to be an "Easter People?"

EASTER PEOPLE – In a Good Friday World Mark 16:11 • Mark 16:11 (NIV) When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it. I. The Death and Resurrection of Jesus. 1. Jesus talked plainly about His death and resurrection in advance! • Mark 10:33-34 (MsgB) [33] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Become Great In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 11, 2007

A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Mar 10, 2008

Palm Sunday Message that looks at Why Jesus was nailed to the Cross and what kept Him there.

NAILED TO THE CROSS (Palm Sunday Message) Acts 2:22-24 INTRODUCTON This week begins what we call “Easter Week” and my message comes from a not so typical place for an Easter Message Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem with all the people shouting “HOSANNA, blessed is He Who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist