The Crucifixion and Character Assassination of Jesus

Pastor Doyle Smith — Sermons · Aug 26, 2026

Scripture: Matthew 27:38, Matthew 26:55 Matthew, chapter 27, I want to begin with verse 38. This is a story really of the crucifixion, and something has already taken place. Jesus has been crucified, nailed to the cross, so that part of it is already underway. What takes place in this following section is a different kind of crucifixion, a crucifixion of character. Sometimes physical pain is hard, difficult for us to bear, but you may experience the fact that sometimes physical pain is not nearly as debilitating as emotional or psycho...