Innocent Blood for Guilty Sinners
from Ambassador Presbyterian Hosted by Warren Harvey
Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26 Date: July 26, 2026 In this sermon on Matthew 27:1–26, the pastor focuses on Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate and the repeated testimony to Jesus’ innocence. The passage is used to contrast Judas’ remorse, Pilate’s attempt to avoid responsibility, and the crowd’s decision to demand Barabbas instead of Jesus.The sermon also explains Judas as an example of regret without repentance, and Pilate’s hand-washing as an empty gesture. It closes by describing Barabbas as a picture of substitution, with Jesus taking the place of the guilty, and applies the passage by urging listeners to turn to Christ for forgiveness. Topics: Matthew 27:1–26, Jesus’ trial, Pontius Pilate, innocence, Judas, remorse, repentance, Barabbas, substitution, forgiveness Chapters 00:00:07 — The Innocent Blood of Christ 00:03:28 — Judas and the Blood Money 00:04:39 — Jesus Before Pilate 00:06:52 — Guilty Responses to Innocence 00:12:23 — Judas’ Remorse and Despair 00:19:45 — Pilate’s Cowardice 00:27:16 — The Crowd Chooses Barabbas 00:30:53 — Barabbas Set Free 00:34:20 — Three Applications of Grace
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