In John 19:28–30, the Apostle John records two small but powerful details at the cross — vinegar and hyssop. What do these mean? In this sermon, Pastor John Musgrave explains how these symbols reveal the mercy of Christ and the way Jesus cleanses His people from sin.

The crowd at the cross mocked Him, just as the world mocks Him today. Yet through His suffering, Jesus — the Anointed King — turned mockery into mercy. The vinegar shows us His kingship rejected; the hyssop shows us His cleansing blood sprinkled out upon sinners.

Learn how these verses call believers to humility, repentance, and gratitude for the cleansing only Christ can give. This message will deepen your love for the Jesus and strengthen your faith in His finished work.

Here’s the video: https://youtu.be/ufFXaOll7ww

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Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD

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In this sermon from John 19:13–27, Pastor John Musgrave shows how the scene at the cross reveals why every believer needs the Church for their spiritual survival. Surrounded by a world that rejects Jesus, Christians are called to worship together, encourage one another, and stand firm in the truth of who Christ is. Discover why isolation weakens faith, how the fellowship of believers strengthens your walk with God, and what Scripture teaches about the vital role of the body of Christ in your life. This message will challenge and encourage evangelical, Presbyterian, and Reformed Christians to see weekly worship and Christian community as God’s gracious gift for endurance in a hostile world.

Here’s the video:  https://youtu.be/IY3C_xEC4tU

See other resources and teaching at:  https://www.christchurchclayton.org/teaching

Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD

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In this sermon from John 19:14–24, Pastor John Musgrave shows how Jesus stands at the very center of all history and reigns as the true King over every nation. Even as He hung on the cross, God declared Christ’s universal kingship through Pilate’s inscription—“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” From Daniel 7 to Ephesians 1, Scripture reveals that Jesus’ death and resurrection were not accidents in history but the divine plan to unite all things under His rule. This message calls believers to recognize Christ’s supremacy, take comfort in belonging to His everlasting kingdom, and proclaim His reign to every tribe and tongue.

In John 19:12–16, the Jewish leaders cry out, “We have no king but Caesar.” This powerful passage confronts us with the ultimate question of one’s life: Who is your king? In this sermon, Pastor John Musgrave explains why every person must choose between Jesus Christ, the true King, and the false kings of this world—whether government, self, pride, culture, or false religion. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is not only Savior but Lord and King, the One who protects, blesses, and delivers His people. Discover why Christians, Reformed believers, and evangelicals must boldly declare, “We have no King but Jesus.”

If you are seeking biblical teaching that is faithful, Christ-centered, and Reformed, this sermon will encourage you to place all your trust in King Jesus and share Him with others.

Christians are commanded to speak up about who Christ is, but this will bring them persecution. Here are truths to help the Christian continue witnessing and to patiently endure the resistance of the world.

In this sermon from John 19:6–11, titled “My Witness, Man’s Persecution, and God’s Sovereignty,” we explore what it means to faithfully witness to Jesus Christ in a world that often rejects Him. Just as Christ Himself endured rejection, suffering, and the cross, so too must Christians expect persecution for boldly confessing Him. Yet Scripture reminds us that all opposition is under God’s sovereign control, and He uses even persecution to strengthen His people, advance the gospel, and conform us to Christ’s image. Drawing from passages in John, Acts, Philippians, 2 Timothy, Revelation, and more, this message encourages believers—especially those in the evangelical, Reformed, and Presbyterian traditions—to fear God above man, patiently endure trials, and trust that the Lord will use our witness for His glory and the salvation of many.#John19 #ChristianSermon #PersecutionAndFaith #GodsSovereignty #WitnessForChrist #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #EvangelicalChristian #MartyrdomAndFaith #JesusChrist

Video: https://youtu.be/XIokoHx-y_U

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Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD

In this sermon, “The True Reason Jesus Was Put to Death,” from John 19, we explore the question: Why did Jesus have to die? According to God’s law, all sin deserves death — yet Jesus, the innocent Son of God, willingly became our substitutionary sacrifice. Discover how Christ bore our sins on the cross, fulfilled the law, and secured forgiveness and eternal life for His people. This Gospel-centered message shows the depth of God’s love in sending His Son and calls us to trust in Christ alone as Savior.See other resources and teaching at: https://www.christchurchclayton.org/Watch other sermons in the Gospel of John series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm8Dt3kxWQ8RVudN3VOk1teh6thzyAuJD#john19#JesusDiedForUs #SubstitutionaryAtonement #Leviticus4 #2Corinthians521 #1Peter224 #ReformedTheology #Presbyterian #ChristianSermon #GospelMessage #JesusOurSavior #Evangelical

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.

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Learn the reasons why the world and especially non-Christian religious people deride Jesus; and see why we love Him for those very same things.

Christians know the truth about Jesus, and we’re called to tell it, even though it is threatening to us.  See why and how we can overcome our fear to tell this truth.  I hope this teaching is greatly helpful to you!

See video, at: https://youtu.be/zNJIPf0s95I

This is the unedited, whole sermon of August 10, 2025.

The previous two podcasts were points one and two, split. This podcast is the sermon altogether.

Summary:  Jesus was wrongly condemned and killed, but He was and is God who came into the world to be a king for God's people.  Today He is a king, reigning over His people, the Church, from His throne in heaven.

The reason Jesus was crucified.  Was it just?

What are the three unique things Jesus said about Himself during His trials before the unbelieving Jews and Pilate of Rome?

Many speak of how believing the truth about Jesus brings peace—and it does.  Here’s how it brings threat, and what to do about it.

What does Jesus think about denominations? Jesus’ two components for the Church being one.

Have you ever heard doctrine and love pitted against each other? Most likely, you have. Did Jesus advocate love for others and minimize doctrine as "for the mean"? Or, did Jesus take doctrine as of utmost importance and dismiss those crying for love as effeminate hippies?

Jesus is at the Father's right hand in heaven, and all authority has been given to Him in heaven and on earth. So, you as a Christian should expect everything to go well for you, without problems, right?

Jesus prays that after He ascended to heaven, the Father would protect the Church.  From what?  Is He doing that?

Jesus says that Christians know the one, true God, who is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

By the Bible and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Christians can know how to have eternal life and how to live.

Pray to Jesus, the Father, or the Holy Spirit?  Who does God respond to?  Why does He hear?