Sermons on Yochanan 18:38:

There Are Many Ways To God Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Just like there are many urban legends that get passed around, there are many spiritual urban legneds that get passed around. Let take a look at some of them.

Urban Legends Part 1 There are many ways to God Acts 4:12, John 18:38, 14:6, 8:46, 10:30, Matthew 16:13-18 A. Today we are going to start a new sermon series, called ‘Urban Legends.’ We have done many sermon series, but I would say of all the sermon series this one has the potential to be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-39

Denomination: Vineyard

"My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Discussion of Jesus’ talk with Pilate and His claims regarding His kingdom.

“My Kingdom is Not of This World.” John 18:28-40 October 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Like most families, we swap babysitting chores with other members of the family once in a while. So that means we have nieces and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Is Truth?"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message about Pilate’s question to Jesus.

“What is Truth?” John 18:36-38 October 18, 2009 General introduction Dr. Norman Geisler and Dr. Frank Turek make some important points regarding truth in their book I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Crossway Books, 2004). Some of their material is quoted below: "We demand truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Truth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2009

This one word stands out in John’s gospel. What is God trying to tell us?

Truth John 18:28-38 How many of you like to be told the truth? We may like to be told the truth when it favors us, but what about when it does not? How many of you ladies have said, “Do I look fat in this?” What do you want to hear? When we hear the truth from God, it is not always what we ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Entrusted With God's Truth

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 15, 2008

We have been entrusted with God’s truth, we are to live it, and proclaim it.

In John 18:38 NIV Pilate asked, "What is truth?” I. There is Worldly Truth Some say Truth is contemplated, like Plato Some say Truth is reasoned, like Aristotle Some say Truth is variable, says the Contextualists Illustration: Bill Clinton; “That depends on what the definition of is, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Don’t Be Confused About The Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010

To be confused about the church begins with confusion about the truth for vice-versa.

Don’t be Confused – about the truth John 18:36-38 * The first time I heard the term was during the Bill Clinton presidency. Of course I knew it went on, but I had never heard the term (in political jargon) ‘spin.’ Does everyone know what ‘spin’ actually is? My personal definition is something ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Look At Two Responses Of The Romans To The Jesus Question Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2012

A look at the response of the centurion and Pilate as they see him and examine him.

March 21, 2012 Two Romans John 18:28-29 Then the Jews led Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness the Jews did not enter the palace; they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. So Pilate came out to them and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Kangaroo Court Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2012

Jesus was tried in a kangaroo court. When you put Jesus on trial in your life, will you try Him in a kangaroo court or will you follow the evidence and let that tell you who He is?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last few weeks in our REWIND series we have been looking at the events of the final week of Jesus life that ending in His resurrection. Last week Jerry took us to the cross as we examined the crucifixion. • How did we get Jesus to a crucifixion? Today we rewind a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To Arms

Contributed by Dale Norman on Jul 14, 2007

The battle defending TRUTH

CALL TO ARMS THE BATTLE DEFENDING TRUTH As a Christian, we are soldiers called into a war, into a battle like no other. We are called into a battle to defend the TRUTH. The battle is not easy; the enemy is very tough, strong and cunning. They know our weaknesses and know how to use them at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Abortion Of Truth

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2007

If we are to be people of truth, we must refuse compromise.

THE ABORTION OF TRUTH John 18.28-40 S: Jesus’ Trial C: Truth Pr: IF WE ARE TO BE PEOPLE OF TRUTH, WE MUST REFUSE TO COMPROMISE. TS: We will find in our study of John 18 how the truth is twisted when people are controlled by their own agendas. Type: Inductive I. HATE (28-32) II. POWER ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007

Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:27-40

Denomination: Methodist

Mixed Response To The Master

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A message about the attitudes of people today about Jesus and who He is.

MIXED RESPONSE TO THE MASTER John 18:1-40 INTRO: Ask several people what they think about the president of the United States. You will get mixed responses ranging from praise to criticism. We could expect mixed responses over human leaders. But we are surprised over the varied responses about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Is Truth

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

We have heard that truth is relative, what’s true for you may not be true for me, what’s true for Americans may not be true for Iraqi’s, what’s true for some religions may not be true for other religions.

What Is Truth; John 18:37-38 Two men had an argument. To settle the matter, they went to a judge to let him decide. The plaintiff made his case. He was very eloquent and persuasive in his reasoning. When he finished, the judge nodded in approval and said, "That’s right, that’s right." On hearing ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38