Sermons on John 18:33-19:3:

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

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 3, 2007

As he presides over Jesus’ trial, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer. Let’s see what is truth and what is not truth.

As he presides over the trial of Jesus Christ, Pilate asks a poignant question. It is a question with which philosophers, orators and men of all walks of life have wrestled. It is a question that begs an answer, and many people have gone to extreme measures to find it. The question is, “What is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Came To Save The Lost, Not To Lose The Saved

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 4, 2007

If God is the One who saved, does it mean that men should be the ones to preserve their salvation? Or, should we believe that Jesus is the ONLY Savior – He Who saves the lost, not to lose the saved?

Luke 19:1-10 – Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, John 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Was there a purpose to the crown of thorns?

Crown of Thorns John 19:1-3 Have you ever experienced a moment in your life when everything changed? The moment occurred and because it occurred everything changed in your daily existence. Maybe it was your wedding day, or the birth of a child…maybe it was the day you bought your house or got ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You See Upon The Cross?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 14, 2009

Good Friday: Behold the man; behold the king; behold your God. Gaze upon the man upon the cross and ask yourself "who do you see?"

WHO DO YOU SEE UPON THE CROSS? I have made it a tradition these last four years or so to watch Mel Gibson’s movie The Passion. As Easter comes around each year I use tools like this movie to meditate upon what Jesus did for us. This year, however, something strange happened. For our movie club ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Mennonite

The Death Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 14, 2009

How did the Cross get to be the central theme of Christianity?

The Death of Christ The cross: it is the central theme to Christianity. We identify ourselves, our Lord, our God by particularly cruel form of execution. Yet we display the cross with pride. We wear it on t-shirts, on jewelry, some of us even tattoo it on our bodies. Why is it that we ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Trial Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

The trial of Jesus

The trial before Pilate John 18:28-40 A lady was so lonely she decided to go to the local pet store and see if she could find some little animal to keep her company. The owner of the store convinced her that what she needed was a parrot. He said, “They’re very ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Before Pilate Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus appearance before Pilate

Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Lord Is King

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 19, 2006

The Lord is King of all!

Prayer: Lord we know that you are King of all. There is no doubt in our minds and this is fact. We acknowledge that you reign supreme. In a darken world where there are still so many wanting answers, empower them to find truth in your Word. Lord you are the only Truth we need. Send your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A King Like No Other

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 21, 2006

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Series B. Preached 11/30/2003 at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa

Christ the King/Last Sunday of the Church Year, Series B. Daniel 7:13-14, John 18:36-37. “A King Like No Other” November 23, 2003. Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA One of the longest running debates in the history of Christianity, and one that is probably just as hot today as it ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Crown Him With Many Crowns

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 25, 2006

Prepared for Christ the King Sunday in November of 2006, this is a message about being witnesses for Jesus Christ and bringing the lost into His Kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit ministering through us.

Crown Him with Many Crowns --John 18:33-38 “Happy New Year!” Before you say, “That’s a little premature,” let me explain. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Advent, the beginning of the Church or Liturgical Year. Today is the last Sunday of the current Church Year, “Christ the King ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

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