The King Is Crowned
March 26, 2023

Pastor Bryan Walmer

Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?” Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” John 18:33-37

Jesus’ death and resurrection launched God’s kingdom in the world.


The kingdom of God is where God reigns and rules over everything that happens. Easter launched that kingdom in our world.

Jesus is the King of God’s kingdom.

Jesus’ death and resurrection are His coronation ceremony.

Jesus’ death inaugurates Him as King.

Jesus’ resurrection vindicates Him as King.

We all face the question of whether or not we have made Jesus King.

Jesus overcame everything that could be thrown at Him.

Reflecting the King and His kingdom in our world looks like meekness and peacemaking.

Making Jesus our King produces guaranteed results.