Sermons About Pilate
Can You Handle the Truth?
Ever notice how sometimes we can get so wrapped up in our own situation that important things get pushed aside? As Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate in John 18:28 it is at dawn and the Jews are pushy and anxious. Pilate is probably dragged out of bed and thrust into the middle of this tense situation. The Jews are ready to be done with Jesus, a mere troublemaker as they see Him through their eyes. (Eyes that are blinded by their personal and national welfare and their positions of power.) Pilate does some investigation and concludes that Jesus has really done nothing wrong yet due to the pressure of the situation he ultimately yields to the will of the Jews. What is it in your life that keeps you from recognizing the Truth of who Jesus is and yielding yourself to that rather than to your own situation?
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Standing Tall in Tough Times - Jim Polhemus
Standing Tall in Tough Times This morning we will examine 3 men who are well known biblical characters, and who failed in situations to stand up for what they believed. Pilate, Aaron, and Solomon all wanted to satisfy the crowd. They gave us 3 fundamental flaws that we want to stay away from. 1. They didn’t speak up when they knew something was wrong. (Mark 15:10, Exodus 32:22, 1 Kings 11:2) 2. They went along with the “mob-mentality”. (Mark 15:14, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:4) 3. They succumbed to peer pressure. (Mark 15:15, Exodus 32:23, 1 Kings 11:6) These men were politically powerful, religiously connected, and in Solomon’s case, the greatest in riches & wisdom above all other kings of the earth. (1 Kings 10:23) We as Christians can take 3 steps to stand tall amidst the everyday pressures we face. 1. Develop a solid Christ based foundation from which everything else grows. (Matt. 7:24-29) 2. Develop the ability to stand against opposition. (Galatians 5:1) 3. Practice clear thinking in difficult times. (Colossians 3:1-4) Joseph, Daniel, and Stephen displayed strength in order to impact their situations and make a lasting change. 1. Joseph ~ Genesis 39:9-23 2. Daniel ~ 6:10-23 3. Stephen ~ Acts 7:1-60
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Why Should I Believe in Anything at All?
Why should I believe in anything at all? Objective truth determines an individual's reality. Jesus is Truth. What you do with Jesus determines your reality.
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TRUSTING IN GOD'S SOVEREIGN PLAN: Following Jesus thru the Shame and Suffering of an Evil World (Mark 15:1-20) 04-01-09 (for 03-29-09)
TRUST IN GOD’S SOVEREIGN PLAN: ---> Jesus is Delivered over to Pilate: as a Jew to the Gentiles (vs1-5); ---> Jesus is Delivered to be Crucified: He will die and a Sinner will live (vs6-15); ---> Jesus is Mocked & Led to the Cross: as “the King of the Jews” (vs16-20); ---> Trust in Jesus: who Trusted in God’s Sovereign Plan (vs1-20). FOLLOW JESUS IN AN EVIL WORLD: ---> By Serving His Kingdom: not a worldly Agenda; ---> By Embracing Servanthood: not worldly Power; ---> By Embracing the Cross: not worldly Glory; ---> By Trusting in His Gospel: not a worldly Future.
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Jesus Crucified
The Gospel of John - Discover Jesus is indeed God and worth giving everything up to know.
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Getting the Most Out of Trouble
See your sin; Savor God's Love; Grasp your Identity; Embrace God's Purpose
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Politics Killed Jesus
The beginning of a series in which we investigate the question "Who Killed Jesus?"
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Six Interrogations
The Gospel of John - DIscover Jesus is indeed God and worth giving everything up to know.
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Joy to the World! The Lord is Come! (Mk 15:1-16:8)
The Jesus of Christmas was born to die. His death would make our forgiveness possible. The path to the Cross included the rejection of God's people, contradictory witnesses, sham trials, corrupt politicians, intense mocking, severe scourging, and an eerie darkness. But the ultimate result was the resurrection of the Savior as our King.
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