Sermons on John 18:33-19:16:

Christ Is King! (John 18:33-37)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year - the feast of Christ the King ...

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - traditionally recognised as the feast of ‘Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but this week we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ, and a call upon all of us to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, John 18:37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What God's Kingdom Is Really About!

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday to highlight that God’s kingdom is about more forgiveness and less about force and the human way of power.

Wouldn’t, life be much easier if everyone saw things the same way? Imagine if you and your family all agreed on everything. The reality is though we don’t. Some people see bigger as better, others see it as worse. Some believe the new workplace relations are wonderful, others feel they are the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Truth? (Jesus Is Messiah) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on who Jesus really is... it points to Christmas and casts a shadow of the Cross over the nativity.

John 18:33-37 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or do others say it to you about me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and chief priests have handed you over to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is He Your King? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

We celebrate Christmas so that the world may find the truth.

Is He Your King? What Is Christmas? - Part 2 John 18:37-38 Today we are here to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Day because it is a holiday (or more precisely a holy day) is a day that we as Christians set aside to think about Jesus Christ. So why is the birth of Jesus Christ so ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Jesus Thinking On The Cross? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 11, 2008

Most of us know the crucifixion story and what it means. But have you ever considered what Jesus was thinking and feeling on the cross? It may surprise and comfort you.

Chapter 19 of John is the culmination of Jesus’ life. It is the high point in the story of the universe. Everything before leads up to this event and everything after points back to it. Much of the debate here seems to revolve around whether Jesus is a king and of what? That’s a question each of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Purple

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

Many different colours are mentioned in scripture. In this sermon we look at purple.

INTRODUCTION The world is full of colour. Flowers, trees and animals all display beautiful colours. Human beings have hair colour and skin colour. Rainbows add a splash of colour to the sky. The Bible mentions many different colours. One of them is purple. 1. PURPLE SPEAKS OF HUMILIATION John ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-5

The Real King

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 22, 2009

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday preached on 11/22/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church year, so it would seem appropriate to sing the great hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, and in addition, to talk about kingdoms. Today in our Gospel reading, we are taken into a conversation between two different kings. And it is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ Is King! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where’s The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

Jesus says that he is not king of this world. So, whree is Jesus’ kingdom? How does Jesus’ kingdom impact the owrld in which we live?

John 18:33-37 “Where’s the Kingdom?” INTRODUCTION We who live in the United States have a difficult time understanding the concepts of “King” and “Lord.” Our limited exposure to kings comes mainly from England’s tabloids and their tales of intrigue in the House of Windsor and the shenanigans ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

There Are Many Ways To God Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Just like there are many urban legends that get passed around, there are many spiritual urban legneds that get passed around. Let take a look at some of them.

Urban Legends Part 1 There are many ways to God Acts 4:12, John 18:38, 14:6, 8:46, 10:30, Matthew 16:13-18 A. Today we are going to start a new sermon series, called ‘Urban Legends.’ We have done many sermon series, but I would say of all the sermon series this one has the potential to be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-39

Denomination: Vineyard

"My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

“My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Had A Purpose On Earth! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2008

We are not to be just satisfied with a baby in a manger but to listen, believe, and take action, following the main purpose of why Christ came to earth, which was to seek and save the lost!

During the Christmas season, many of us decorate with a scene that looks like this (show picture of Nativity). What is true about this scene?? The world will accept the fact that there was a special baby born about 2000 years ago which makes us think about peace, joy, and love. But what is the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2009

This one word stands out in John’s gospel. What is God trying to tell us?

Truth John 18:28-38 How many of you like to be told the truth? We may like to be told the truth when it favors us, but what about when it does not? How many of you ladies have said, “Do I look fat in this?” What do you want to hear? When we hear the truth from God, it is not always what we ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message looks at the age old question: what is truth? From the Bible truth is defined and found in Christ Jesus

What is truth John 18:38-40 In the court of law before a person testifies they place their hand into the air and swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. And it is assumed that fallen man by saying that oath will tell the truth when they stand before the judge. But ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40