Sermons on John 18:39-19:16:

Handling Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 4, 2008

Six groups or individuals think they can "handle" Jesus. Their reactions are similar to ours when we encounter the truth of Jesus Christ. Which group are you in?

The time for Jesus teaching is over. Now is the time for others to act on the truth that He revealed. Six groups of individuals try to handle Jesus in one way or another. Chapter 18 is about the arrest and trial of Jesus. The time for talking has almost ended, the time for action is here. This is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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

God's Friday

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

God’s Friday is the day when, through the Cross, humanity could be reconciled with God demonstrating God’s triumph that we celebrate today.

GOD’S FRIDAY AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF SUFFERING John 19:1-27 Brothers+ This is the fourth God’s Friday we have shared. The little exchange we had yesterday regarding the terminally ill reminded me of one thing all followers of Christ in the Communion of Saints share: suffering. Standing at the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

The Concern That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006

This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Troubled Times - A Good Friday Meditation Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2009

A meditation for a Good Friday service.

We Live In Troubled Times – A Good Friday Meditation “We live in troubled times.” I have heard that statement before – haven’t you? It seems that every generation speaks of “troubled times”. And it seems we don’t have to wait on the next generation or even the next decade to speak of “troubled ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Cry To Crucify? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 23, 2010

This sermon takes a look at why the crowd cried crucify Him, when previously they had shouted Hosanna.

Why the Cry to Crucify? Text: John 19:5-16 By: Ken McKinley (READ TEXT) The title of my sermon this morning is “Why the cry to crucify?” This is one of those questions you get asked in seminary. The professor asks, “Why did this crowd; that had openly welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-16, Luke 23:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Christmas Story 2025 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 14, 2025

We celebrate the birth of CHRIST, the only HOPE for this world, who gave HIS life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life.

2025.12.21.Sermon. The Real Christmas Story William Akehurst, HSWC The Real Christmas Story HIS-STORY – HIS Message to us. Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC INTRODUCTION: Remember when Charlie Brown shouted, "What is the Meaning of Christmas?" His blanket bearing friend ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-4, Genesis 3:6, Genesis 3:14-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2, Isaiah 9:6-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12, John 1:10-14, Colossians 2:9, Isaiah 53:3-8, John 19:16-18, John 19:30, John 19:40-41, Matthew 20:1, Acts 1:9-11, John 14:3, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Pursuit Of Truth Aborted Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

The quest for truth--What will we do when we find it? Expository sermon explores Pilates response to truth when interrogating Jesus.

A Pursuit of Truth Aborted Fortifying the Foundations # 40 John 18: 28-40[1] 7-11-04 Are you on a quest for truth? In a sense every life is a pursuit of truth. When a baby reaches out to touch the object in front of him he is discovering the reality of what he sees. We spend billions of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Speaking The Legal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004

How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Forsaken For Us Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 16, 2004

Learn why Christ was forsaken on the cross.

FORSAKEN FOR US John 19:1-27 and Mark 15:33-34 We continue our series to prepare us for Easter. Two Sunday’s ago we looked at why Jesus had to suffer. Last week we saw how we can secure God’s forgiveness through Jesus’ death. This morning, we will look at the loneliness of Jesus on the cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-34, John 19:1-27

Denomination: *other

Complete Surrender To Christ The King

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The story of Eric Liddell (Chariots of Fire) forms the backdrop for this sermon on Christ the King Sunday. Are we willing to surrender all of our commitments and allegiences to Christ the King?

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Nazarene

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