Sermons on John 19:16-37:

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 7 (Victory Proclaimed) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 27, 2013

The power behind the word tetelestai proclaims victory for man. Our sin account is paid in full. All future charges are automatically covered.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fifth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ, with three simple words, proclaims the ultimate victory in a life-long struggle ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

The Death Of Jesus

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2013

Taking a look at what it meant to be forsaken by the Father and what Jesus meant by saying, "it is finished".

THE DEATH OF JESUS John 19:28-42 1) Forsaken (Matt. 27:45-49). “Later, knowing that all was now completed…” What had happened? Three hours of darkness. This could’ve been the result of God’s provision of an eclipse. I don’t know why exactly but it’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Is God’s Divine Plan To Redeem Mankind.

Contributed by Alva L. Hanns on Feb 17, 2013

The purpose of this sermon is to provide an overview of God’s divine plan for salvation.

Introduction: The underlying theme pertaining to the Doctrine of Salvation is the relationship between the redemptive blood of Christ and the sins of mankind. Strong’s New Complete Dictionary of Bible Words’ meanings for sin are to transgress or to stray. God gave Adam specific ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013

A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

“Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About The Tomb Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 10, 2013

What happened to Jesus after His body was placed in the Tomb?

Easter Series Pt 2 “The Truth about the Tomb” John 19:31-42 John 19:33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: First: Did Jesus die? Was he really dead? I. The Body of Jesus A. The recognition of His death v. 33 How did the soldiers ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009

God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

"I Thirst" Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

A continuing look at the sayings of Christ from the cross

Jn. 19.28 "I Thirst" 1. [Play CD] Out of all of the statements we’ve heard so far, this is the most basic. "I am thirsty". If I had a nickel for every time I heard one of my children say, "I’m thirsty," I could preach here and not take a salary. I wonder if his mom had flashbacks to his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Holiness

I Am Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 31, 2009

Three words that reveal the wonderful humanity of God the Son - the One who knows what it’s like to be one of us.

Introduction What’s it like to be crucified? Have you ever imagined how it must have been? A medical doctor gives a physical description... (adapted) “As the arms fatigue, cramps sweep through his muscles, knotting them in deep relentless, throbbing pain. With these cramps comes the inability to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

"It Is Finished” Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 7, 2009

The 6th Word from the Cross. Jesus has accomplised what only he could. In him we have an ending and a beginning. This was preached at a service of believer’s baptism for 3 young people.

Today, as we approach Easter, we come to the 6th Word from the Cross. The 6th thing Jesus said as he hung there, in the last few moments before he died... ‘It is finished’. What did Jesus mean by that? What is finished? Does he mean, It’s over and done with? Well that’s definitely what the Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Eat

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 10, 2009

Is your fridge stocked full of fresh fruits, vegetables and lean meats OR is it full of fat-filled, overly salted processed convenience foods and abandoned take-out containers? If we truly are what we eat, what do your eating habits say about you?

Mike Warnke, Christian evangelist and comedian said, “Eat fat, greasy food and you become a fat, greasy dude.” BBC America hosts nutritionist Gillian McKeith who works with unhealthy eaters to break lifetimes of bad habits. BBC introduces their webpage with this introduction: Is your fridge ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

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 15, 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

Jesus Went Thirsty So I That Would Not Have To

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Apr 15, 2010

Jesus Christ, the Water of Life, went thirsty for us so we can have our soul’s thirst quenched forever.

John 19:28-29 Topic: "I Thirst" During the very last hour as Jesus Christ was being crucified and hung on the old rugged cross, dying for the sins of the world, in John 19:28 it says, "After this, Jesus, knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, said, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist