Sermons on John 18:3-5:

From The Garden To The Cross—part Of Our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 15, 2025

The last few hours of our Lord's life were spent first in a garden, then in various trials, and finally the last steps took Him to Calvary. So much took place in so little time--and He did all of this for us.

From the Garden to the Cross—Part of our Lord’s Last Earthly Journey Introduction: When the LORD made Adam, He put Adam in a garden—Eden. Now that the last Adam, Jesus Christ, is about to die for the sins of the world, one of the last things He saw was a garden as well. Dr. A. W. Pink in his ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14, Isaiah 53:6, Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dying On A Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2025

Today we must give thanks for the gift of Jesus. His self-giving knew no limits and doesn’t stop giving even now.

Good Friday 2025 I’ve frequently thought that the best approach to a homily for Good Friday would be to stand and look at the biggest cross or crucifix and focus on the pain and torment Jesus underwent two thousand years ago. I’ll encourage you to do that sometime in the next couple of days before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 19:1-42, John 18:1-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Good Friday Innocence Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2025

This message looks at how official misconduct was at the root of Jesus' arrest, trial and conviction.

The Innocence Project was formed in the United States in 1992 in order to bring justice to those who had been wrongfully convicted. Since then, they are now represented by 70 independent chapters in 50 states and 12 countries. Their goal is to provide investigative support, legal representation, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:2-3, Mark 11:15-17, John 18:28

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord’s Prayer 5 - The Holiness Of God, Sharing The Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 27, 2024

The Christian God is unique, He is Holy and Divine but also approachable in prayer, especially the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught us. In the Lord's Prayer Jesus taught us about the holiness of God and how to share God's heart by calling Him Father.

The Lord’s prayer 5 - The Holiness of God, Sharing the Father's heart Let your name be made holy, let your kingdom come, let your will be done, as in heaven so also on earth. When I was in school I found some subjects very boring and even thought that they were irrelevant. One such subject ...read more

Scripture: John 18:5-6, John 5:17, John 14:11, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 6:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Cancels Your Debt Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 30, 2025

Have you ever been in debt?

Title: Jesus Cancels Your Debt Intro: Have you ever been in debt? Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

¿cuál Fue Su Crimen? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

¿Cuál fue su crimen?

¿Cuál fue su crimen? Sagrada Escritura Juan 18:1-40 , Juan 19:1-42 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La semana pasada, mi amiga me contó que uno de sus familiares tuvo un accidente automovilístico a medianoche. Ella me envió el enlace de noticias de ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

Ano Ang Kanyang Krimen? Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 16, 2024

Ano ang Kanyang Krimen?

Ano ang Kanyang Krimen? Banal na Kasulatan Juan 18:1-40 , Juan 19:1-42 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, Noong nakaraang linggo, nabalitaan ko mula sa aking kaibigan na ang isa sa kanyang mga kamag-anak ay naaksidente sa hatinggabi. Ipinadala niya sa akin ang link ng balita ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

The Betrayal, Denial And Trial Of Christ

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

We enter Chapter 18, a new section of this gospel. Even though we see Him in humiliation and suffering, the emphasis is on his dignity, power, and glory.

We enter Chapter 18, a new section of this gospel. Even though we see Him in humiliation and suffering, the emphasis is on his dignity, power, and glory. Verse 1, Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus’ Place of Prayer Brook Cedron, between Jerusalem and Mount Olivet. Matthew 6:6, we are instructed to have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

A. B. C. Good Friday. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 25, 2024

April 3rd, 2026.

Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12; Psalm 22:1-31; Hebrews 10:16-25; Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. (A) JESUS THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 22:1-31, Hebrews 10:16-25, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Question: Who Are You Seeking? SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Jesus often posed powerful questions, with one of the most impactful being 'Who are you looking for?' The answer to this question reveals much about the individuals in this narrative.

Jesus was known for his ability to ask thought-provoking questions. In fact, the Gospels record at least 135 instances where Jesus posed questions. One of the most impactful questions he asked can be found in the text we are examining today. Jesus' question, "Who are you looking for?" reveals much ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Topics: Jesus' Questions, Seeking Jesus

The Man In The Middle Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 7, 2025

Jesus is a sovereign Sacrifice and He cares for us.

The Man in the Middle Text: John 18:1-11 The word “Treachery” comes from an old Latin word, “Tricari” which means, “an act of treason”, or literally, “faithlessness” to a sworn oath. It’s a word that doesn’t get a lot of use today… word meaning is becoming a thing of the past thanks to modernism… ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Night They Came For Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 8, 2026

It’s as if Jesus gives them permission to arrest Him. One comment here to put it beautifully, “They came to arrest Jesus. They didn’t arrest Jesus. Jesus arrested them.”

Find John 18 with me, if you will. One-half of the entire gospel of John is devoted to Jesus’ last week. In the weeks leading up to Easter, millions of Christians all around the world spend their time thinking about why Jesus suffered and died. We are just 4 weeks away from Easter. What we’re ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Judas: Taking A Second Look At Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 24, 2026

In today’s passage we find a man named Judas. His parents evidently had high hopes for their son. After all, if his name is reflective of their ambitions. But, he failed to look again at Jesus.

Kissing is not something that you would expect to hear about on a Sunday morning, but I guess this is not your average Sunday morning. If you were to Google, “When did kissing begin?” The internet will tell you that the first recorded kiss was written about in the Vedic San script. I read this ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist