When Mob Rule Won the Day

Matthew 27:22-23 "Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified." This sermon examines the trial of Jesus in Matthew 27 to illustrate the spiritual realities of damnation, salvation, and compassion. The preacher argues that the crowd's demand for crucifixion represents the path of damnation, where individuals are manipulated by sin and reject Christ despite clear revelation and invitation. Conversely, the release of the guilty criminal Barabbas serves as a picture of salvation by substitution, highlighting that Jesus died in the sinner's place to satisfy divine justice. The sermon concludes by focusing on Christ's silent submission to suffering as a demonstration of His profound compassion for sinners. The overall tone is convicting and urgent, calling the audience to reject the crowd's way and receive the free gift of redemption through faith in Christ's atoning work.