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Signs of the Times: The World Will Hate You | John 15:18-20 | Matthew Maher | Landmark Church

Jesus didn’t say the world might hate His followers. He said it would. In John 15:18–19, Christ prepared His disciples for something many modern believers are not prepared for — hostility. Not because Christians are combative, but because holiness confronts a world system organized in rebellion against God. In this message, we examine: • Why persecution is not a glitch but a feature of following Christ • How hostility toward holiness is a sign of the times • The historical pattern of mockery → marginalization → dehumanization • Why repentance divides • How believers are called to respond — not with outrage, but with resolve From Acts to Revelation, Scripture makes clear: faithfulness to Christ brings friction with the world. Persecution is not proof the Church is losing. It is proof the Church is alive. Be sure to subscribe to the Landmark Church YouTube Channel and wherever you access podcasts to stay updated on all upcoming sermons. You can also watch our services live on Youtube & Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram, X, and TikTok. For gathering times & location information, visit http://thelandmark.church/

Show Notes

Jesus didn’t say the world might hate His followers. He said it would. In John 15:18–19, Christ prepared His disciples for something many modern believers are not prepared for — hostility. Not because Christians are combative, but because holiness confronts a world system organized in rebellion against God. In this message, we examine: • Why persecution is not a glitch but a feature of following Christ • How hostility toward holiness is a sign of the times • The historical pattern of mockery → marginalization → dehumanization • Why repentance divides • How believers are called to respond — not with outrage, but with resolve From Acts to Revelation, Scripture makes clear: faithfulness to Christ brings friction with the world. Persecution is not proof the Church is losing. It is proof the Church is alive. Be sure to subscribe to the Landmark Church YouTube Channel and wherever you access podcasts to stay updated on all upcoming sermons. You can also watch our services live on Youtube & Facebook, and connect with us on Instagram, X, and TikTok. For gathering times & location information, visit http://thelandmark.church/

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