22 MARCH 2026 (JOHN 19:1-16a)

Welcome to the St Andrews in the Grange sermon podcast from Guernsey.This sermon was preached on Sunday, 22 March 2026, and is based on John 19:1–16a, the account of Jesus before Pilate.In this part of the Passion story, Jesus is mocked, beaten and publicly humiliated as political and religious power close in around him. Pilate struggles between conscience and self-preservation, while the crowd and authorities demand control and certainty. At the centre of it all stands Jesus, vulnerable before violence and empire.This reflection explores the nature of power, fear and responsibility. It asks how ordinary people become caught up in systems that dehumanise others, and what it means to follow a Christ who refuses to answer violence with violence.The sermon also reflects on how the Passion story continues to speak into modern public life, inviting us to consider truth, courage, compassion and the cost of standing alongside those who suffer.St Andrews in the Grange is a progressive and inclusive Church of Scotland congregation in Guernsey, seeking to create space for thoughtful faith, honest questions and compassionate community.If you would like to connect or find out more, you can email Justin at [email protected] you found this sermon meaningful, please subscribe, share and leave a review. It helps others discover thoughtful and inclusive Christian reflection online.#John19#Lent#HolyWeek#ProgressiveChristianity#InclusiveChurch#ChurchOfScotland#PodcastSermon#GuernseyChurch