Being Like Jesus, Our Derided King | Sermon on John 18-19

Jesus, God and king, was despised by the religious and the non-religious, and His followers will be, too.  They should know this will happen, and glory in being like Jesus, suffering for believing and testifying to the truth about who Jesus is.In this sermon, “Being Like Jesus, Our Derided King” (John 18:20–19:8), we explore how Christ, the true King and Son of God, was scorned and despised by the world—and why His followers should expect the same. Drawing from Scripture, we see that persecution and suffering come not because of wrongdoing, but because our lives testify to the truth of who Jesus is: God Himself and King over all His people. Just as unbelievers suppress the truth of God’s existence, His law written on their hearts, and the certainty of coming judgment, Christians become a reminder of these realities and are therefore hated. Yet, as heirs with Christ, we are called to rejoice in sharing His sufferings, enduring scorn with faithfulness, and living in such a way that our good works bring glory to God. This message will challenge and encourage believers—especially Christians in the Reformed, Presbyterian, and Evangelical traditions—to follow Jesus’ example in a world that rejects Him.#JesusIsKing #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #GospelTruth #John18 #John19 #SufferingForChrist #PersecutedChurch #ChristianEncouragement #FollowingJesus #ReformedFaith #ChristAlone #SuppressingTheTruth #Judgment #God’sLawOnHearts #Conscience