Sermons on John 18:1-40:

Skepticism Or Commitment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 30, 2003

You can read "What is truth?" as cynical skepticism, as playful intellectualism, as the plaintive cry of a battered soul, or as the hopeful sound of a hungry heart.

It was our first Thanksgiving on our own; always before we had traveled to our parents, but now, with a baby in the house and with other responsibilities, we had elected to do it our own, complete with a full-fledged roasted turkey. Margaret had done a magnificent job. Brother turkey presented ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Embarassment Or Witness? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2003

First-person account of Peter, at the time of the cockcrow denial, remembering the times he had embarassed himself and Jesus when he could have made a witness.

This knife, this bloody knife! Why did I keep it, why did I not throw it into the Brook Kidron while I had a chance? It could become evidence. They will have the assault weapon and they will tie me to it. Great God, I am going to be arrested! I am going to be taken prisoner. Who knows what ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dissatisfaction Or Fulfillment? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2003

Like Judas, despite all we have, we feel dissatisfied. Dissatisfaction comes from too small a vision of where our lives must go or depending on others to give us meaning. A relationship with Jesus gives us redemption and release.

Willy Loman is the central character in Arthur Miller’s play, “Death of a Salesman”. Willy had known only one thing all his life, and that was selling. Selling, pitching, cajoling, persuading, making the sale. That was it. His wife played second fiddle to selling. His children tried to please, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Truth Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 7, 2003

In this message I define what absolute truth means and encourage believers to live it out and bear witness to it.

Intro: We are starting a new sermon series this month called “Truths that Make a Difference.” This morning I want to talk about the truth about truth. Please turn in your Bibles to John 18:28-38. (READ) I want to focus on a few of these verses. Read verse 38. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-14, John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds In My Garden

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 8, 2003

The arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane shows us what sin is like: it is ordinary, it is out of place, it is pervasive. Jesus is the master gardener who can eradicate our "weeds".

No gardener wants weeds in his garden. But every gardener has them. Weeds are inevitable. Weeds cannot be avoided. So the question is, what will the gardener do to rid his garden of the weeds? I love to walk around other people’s gardens. In other people’s gardens I don’t feel guilty about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Reaction Is Showing: Part One

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

The true test of character is not found in your actions but your reactions.

Your reaction is showing. John 18:1 -- 11. Turn to John chapter 18 then look up here I want to tell you something. The true test of your character is not found in your actions but in your reactions. Have you ever gone to the doctor for a check up and the doctor gets out that little rubber ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Reaction Is Showing Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

How Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a friend.

Your reaction is showing part II. John 18:1 -- 11. This morning we mentioned that the true test of your character is not found in your actions but your reactions. We are looking at how Jesus reacted in some certain situations. We looked this morning at how Jesus reacted to the wrongs of a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Threats To Spiritual Vitality & Victory

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord.

“THREATS TO SPIRITUAL VITALITY & VICTORY” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:10-27 The observable threats are extremely lethal because they are drawn from one who was extremely close to the Lord. Satan uses extreme measures for those closest to the Lord. The warning of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-27

How Did Jesus Take It And Make It?

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are three Christ-like qualities that will empower us to take it and make it.

“ HOW DID JESUS TAKE IT AND MAKE IT? ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com 18:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-19

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 28, 2003

History’s two greatest battles were fought in Gardens. The Garden of Eden and The Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus won what Adam lost because He fought the battle on His knees. After Gethsemane, Jesus followed through but no longer struggled with the decisi

Here is the bulletin insert I included with the sermon following it: Gethsemane and The Cup of Wrath It is interesting that Jesus went to the “Garden of Gethsemane” on the Mount of Olives. The garden still exists today, including a number of olive trees which may date back to the time of Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:40-46, John 18:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inside Connections And The Jewish Trial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2003

Peter’s denial and the Jewish trial of Jesus opens our eyes to the nature of sinful mankind and society...and to God’s Sovereign Purposes which cannot be thwarted

Note: this is a bulletin insert that I included with the sermon. The actual sermon follows below it. Ed Inside Connections and The Jewish Trial of Jesus (Luke 22:54-65; John 18:12-27; Matt. 26:57-75; Mark 14:54-72) Have you ever noticed this verse about John sneaking Peter into the courtyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-65, John 18:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Malchus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 3, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#6] MALCHUS John 18:10-11 Introduction: Over the last 6 weeks we have looked at people who had been touched by Jesus. We have seen how when Jesus touches our lives we are changed forever; but I want us to see that sometimes Jesus’ influence in our lives is not ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A King Of Power And Authority

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

No matter what authority has control over us in this present age, we still have a king that is mighty in power and has all authority in heaven and on the earth.

A King of Power and Authority John 18:36 I. Introduction: a. We have been keeping our eyes on the Presidential race i. We cast our votes on November 7th 1. Many of us waited up to see who would be the next president, but were left hanging and have been left hanging for several weeks ii. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Value Of Prayer

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. James 5:16

“THE VALUE OF PRAYER” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 18:1-11 James 5:16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

The Truth Shall Set You Free"

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 4, 2003

The truth from mans perspective can be a varied thing! But from Gods perspective there is no shadow of turning.

THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE The truth from mans perspective can be a varied thing! But from Gods perspective there is no shadow of turning. Story: Most of us can sympathize with the fellow who received a call from his wife just as she was about to fly home from Europe. “How’s my cat?” she asked. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 3:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal