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Jesus journeys from where He's tried to the hill to be crucified. Along the way He is met by apathetic people, angry religious leaders, amused soldiers, and an accepting criminal. It's this repentance and faith that demonstrates for us the simple gospel, as he has never lived a day for the Lord until now and he's met with the promised words from Christ, "Today you'll be with me in paradise."
The Rev. Seth Cain-The last Sunday after Pentecost: Christ the King-Luke 23:35-43
LAST SUNDAY OF THE CHURCH YEAR (Proper 29C) (23 November 2025)Malachi 3:13–18; Colossians 1:13–20; Luke 23:27–43Jesus Christ Reigns, Enduring the Cross - Its Scorn and Shame
Readings: Jeremiah 23:1-6 | Psalm 46 | Colossians 1:11-20 | Luke 23:33-43. Preached for the Last Sunday after Pentecost (2025-11-23).
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore hot topic issues: 5 popular bio-hacks, the USCCB's video on immigration and transgender ideology in schools. The Currans share insights on the gospel reading for the Feast of Christ the King [Luke 23:35-43] and a shocking story of St. Teresa of Avila.
Joshua Mack | Luke 19:28-40
Pastor Drew Steele encourages us to ask the question "Who do you say Jesus is?" and looks at how Jesus is the powerful, only, greater, illuminating King! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Luke 19:28–44, Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but the crowd welcomes Him for the wrong reasons—seeking political freedom instead of spiritual salvation. This message reminds us that Jesus sees beyond outward praise to the heart, calling us to lay down our cloaks in surrender, lift our palms in true worship, and welcome Him as the true King of our lives.
As Christ approaches Jerusalem, expectations are high among the people, who anticipate the visible and immediate arrival of God's kingdom. Christ is presenting a tone of a peace transition even while bringing judgment. The approach through the Mount of Olives carries deep prophetic significance, connecting to Zechariah's vision of both judgment and deliverance at the Mount of Olives using language like the Red Sea parting. The humble entry on a colt rather than on foot or a war horse signals a fulfillment of prophecy and communicates a kingdom rooted in peace and humility, contrary to popular hopes for a triumphant, earthly ruler. The full physical judgment is delayed.The act of sending disciples to secure the colt is not only an example of Christ's divine foreknowledge but also links back to covenant history and the promises of Genesis and Zechariah. This colt, unbroken and pure, underscores Christ's consecrated purpose and fulfills the imagery of the coming king arriving in humility, not as a conquering hero as the crowd expects. The crowd responds by laying down cloaks and shouting praise, echoing Psalm 118 and Psalm 148. These are Psalms that echo God's saving power, and ultimately the Lord building his city despite his people rejecting his chosen stone. Christ is going to the vision of peace, but it will not be peaceful. However, his heavenly kingdom will be established; he does not ride on a war horse to establish his kingdom, but on a donkey symbolizing his peaceful laying down his life.Some of the Pharisees are not impressed with Christ's seizing power. Their words expose a conviction that Christ is not the messiah. They tell the teacher to command his disciples to be silent. It is true that if Christ is not the God-man, then the crowds are out of line. They are committing blasphemy by making a mere mortal into God. However, if Christ really is the God-man, then the Pharisees need to repent. Their demand to silence the crowds shows their inability to see Christ as the promised Messiah and God incarnate, reflected in their outrage that divinely reserved praise is being offered to Jesus.What is the right profession? Christ's reply that even the stones would cry out if the people were silent highlights both the inevitability of his recognition and the spiritual blindness of the religious leaders, who see themselves as guardians of truth but stand outside the true kingdom. You see, this is an echo back to John the Baptist warning Israel that they better not find their comfort in their covenant lineage. They need to embrace the Messiah because God could raise up children of Abraham from these very stones.Despite outward celebration, Christ weeps over the city, revealing the depth of his compassion and the divine sorrow at Jerusalem's failure to apprehend the true peace he offers. His lament is not a sign of defeat or doubt but underscores the tragic reality that many will reject the path of suffering and redemption he embodies. The passage concludes with a call to recognize Christ's unique mission: to embrace his version of peace, compassion, and justice, living as people marked by humility and readiness to discern the truth of the gospel in the shadow of the cross. This only comes as one bows the knee to Christ, one is born by the Spirit,and one is united to Christ. We are called to continually adopt that cross-like posture of wanting to be informed and instructed by our savior.
This week in The Chosen King, we witnessed Mary's spontaneous and powerful response to God's work in her life. After receiving affirmation and prophetic blessing from her cousin Elizabeth, Mary bursts into a song of worship—what we now call the Magnificat. In this worship-filled moment, Mary shows us how to respond to the greatness of God. Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see how God is moving at MetaChurch.Support the show
Pastor Jon Noyes preaches out of Luke 17:20–37, reminding us that the Kingdom of God has already come in the person of Jesus Christ, but its final consummation is still to come. He urges us to live with urgency, spiritual attentiveness, and wholehearted devotion, warning that while the invitation to the Kingdom is open now, it will not remain open forever.
This week, we continued Mary's story and saw her powerful response to the angel's prophecy. Last week, we saw the announcement of the Messiah. This week, we watched as Mary steps into her calling, even though she doesn't fully understand it. Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see how God is moving.Support the show
Three Competing Kingdoms, One True King// Luke: Jesus For Everyone // Luke 6:13-16, Luke 7:2-9, Matthew 5:38-41, Luke 5:12-13 // Doug Glynn// 05.25.25
Pastor Jeremy preaches out of Luke 16:1-15, urging us to be wise stewards of our resources by using them for eternal purposes rather than selfish gain. He reminds us that our handling of money reveals the true loyalty of our hearts—whether we serve God or wealth.
Executive Pastor, A.C. Caswell, teaches from Luke 23 at Phoenix Bible Church's Good Friday Service on April 18, 2025.
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In this sermon, Pastor Jason Polk takes us to the heart of the Palm Sunday narrative—where Jesus is declared King by the crowd, rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, and immediately sets to work flipping tables and expectations. Pastor Jason emphasizes that restoration begins with coronation—acknowledging Jesus as the King of our hearts and lives. Through rich narrative and humor, he paints the scene of a city swelling with hope, a people longing for deliverance, and a Savior who defies every worldly notion of power. He explores the significance of Jesus' obedience to prophecy, His heart that weeps for those who are close yet still far, and His bold act of cleansing the temple—a call to make space for God to truly dwell within us. This message is a powerful reminder that Jesus is not just a gentle King riding in humility—He is a King who remodels, restores, and reigns. And when we throw down our cloaks and declare Him as King, we invite real transformation into every part of our lives. Show Chapters: 00:29 — Why Palm Sunday Still Matters 06:44 — Setting the Scene: Jerusalem's Crowds & Expectations 12:16 — Prophecy Fulfilled: Why Jesus Rode a Donkey 18:55 — Language Barriers: Misunderstanding the King 24:02 — Jesus Weeps: The Heart of God for His People 30:18 — Turning Tables: The Temple, Remodeling, and Our Hearts 40:01 — House of Prayer or Den of Robbers? 47:55 — Bridge Builders, Not Wall Builders 52:17 — Responding to the King: Reflection and Coronation
Lead Pastor, Tim Birdwell, teaches from Luke 19 on Palm Sunday at Phoenix Bible Church.
Luke 19:28-40 Meditation turns familiar texts into fresh truths. 1. Jesus is the humble King. • (Zechariah 9:9) - Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. • “He does not arrive as his royal highness but his royal lowliness." • v.41) “And when He drew near and saw the city, he wept over it.” 2. Jesus is the peaceful King. • “He shall speak peace to the nations.” (Zech. 9:10) • Our peaceful King didn't come to punish but to plead for our peace with God. 3. Jesus is the King of Kings • Revelations 19:11-16 • Nothing can silence the praise of God. Submit to the King • v.32) "So those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them" • As I keep submitting to God's Word, I will see how much God keeps His Word.
Luke 19:36-371.) Joyous praisePsalms 16:11Psalm 33:1Psalm 32:11Psalm 97:11Psalm 100:1-2Luke 19:37-382.) Informed praisePsalm 34:1Luke 19:393.) Opposition to praiseMatthew 21:15-16Luke 19:404.) Certain praise
Rev. Brian Habig
Living Stones Christian Church East Bay (formerly Great Exchange)
Jesus is The King We Didn't Expect, But The King We Need
Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 | Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 | Luke 19:28-40. Preached for Palm Sunday (2025-04-13).
Palm Sunday is the first day of holy week or the first day of the final week before Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. It is the day we traditionally celebrate Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As we take a closer look at Jesus' triumphal entry, what was Jesus declaring about himself in this triumphal entry? Did the disciples and the crowds really understand what they were saying? What difference does this day make for us over 2000 years later?
Bless the King! Rev. Tyler Kenyon Luke 19:28-40 (4-13-2025)
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This week Ben Rainey, one of our IMB missionaries, continues in our advent series “The King Has Come.” We hope this resource is a blessing to you. For more information about the Point Church, please visit us online at www.tothepoint.church. Take Away: Our words and God's work point people to Jesus.
Christ's birth, though humble, was the arrival of the long-awaited Davidic King promised in Scripture. The angel Gabriel told Mary her son would be called the Son of the Most High and receive the throne of his father, David, to reign forever. His birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies of a coming eternal King. The birth of the King inaugurated the kingdom he would establish through his death and resurrection. ★ Support this podcast ★
Every Christmas, we celebrate the greatest gift ever given—Jesus. But Christmas isn't just about receiving; it's about exchanging gifts with the King. Discover the deeper meaning behind the gifts of the wise men—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—and how they symbolize the gifts we can give to Jesus: our obedience, worship, and even our sin. Let God exchange your stress, fear, and shame for His peace, freedom, and hope. Don't miss this powerful message of purpose and generosity.
In this episode of Pray the Word on Luke 12:32, David Platt teaches us how these attributes of God deliver us from fear and anxiety.This upcoming year, together, we have the opportunity of enabling 10,000 gospel learners in hard-to-reach countries; and to engage over 30 million people with gospel-centered content, just like the podcast you're listening to today.Join us in making Jesus known in all neighborhoods and nations today!Visit radical.net/makejesusknown now!Explore more content from Radical.