Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Pastor's Points
Key Points
- 1.Jesus endured six illegal trials between Thursday night and Friday morning, all driven by envious religious leaders who feared losing influence.
- 2.Archaeology continuously confirms the historical accuracy of Scripture, such as the discovery of the Pilate Stone in Palestine.
- 3.Pilate was caught in a jam between doing what was morally right and appeasing an aggressive mob to protect his political office.
- 4.Jesus clearly stated that His kingdom is not of this world, reigning instead within the hearts of true believers.
- 5.Jesus remained silent before Pilate to remain completely faithful to Scripture and fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah 53:7.
- 6.Believers must saturate themselves in Scripture so that God's Word governs their words and actions during difficult moments.
- 7.Satan constantly tries to accuse and condemn believers with past mistakes, but in Christ there is no condemnation.
Sermon Moments
“If Satan could find an envious heart, he can find a slanderous mouth.”
“You don't want to be defiled by going into a man's house, but your heart is defiled because you're persecuting the Son of Glory.”
“My kingdom is in the hearts of men.”
“The only truth that exists has come from Christ. And if it has not come from His doctrines, then it is a lie manufactured by the devil.”
“When we have character, we do what is morally right even if it costs us something. When our character is weak, we weasel our way out of things.”
“Jesus is not going to waste His words on a person that does not want to learn. This is us wasting our time arguing with people that don't want to hear what you got to say.”
“Be so full of God's Word that when you find yourself in jams, the Word comes back to you in that moment.”
“Paul said, 'I boast all the more in my weaknesses that the power of Christ can be displayed in me.' Stop boasting in titles.”
This Week
Remember This
True spiritual power and maturity are found in knowing when to remain silent and surrendering our personal will completely to God's Word.
A Challenge for You
Deliver us from pride and arrogance and high horses. Teach us to be completely submitted to your will, even if it hurts or costs us, so that we may endure all of our trials of life in the manner in which Christ endured His trial.These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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