2026-03-29, "Upside Down: Power Wrapped in Humility"

Main message: Jesus' triumphal entry exposes two ways people respond to him — superficial enthusiasm that gives only "warm fuzzies," or true surrender to Jesus as King which requires whole-life submission, humility, and repentance. He wept over Jerusalem because people misread his mission (peace and sacrifice), missing the forgiveness and holiness that would bring real life.

Key points:

• The sermon centers on Luke 19:28-44 (the triumphal entry) and how the crowd expected a conquering, political Messiah.
• Jesus riding a donkey signaled humility and peace, not military victory; the people misunderstood and expected triumph by force.
• Jesus wept because their misplaced expectations meant they would miss the salvation that requires forgiveness, holiness, and his sacrificial death.
• Many respond to Jesus with temporary excitement ("warm fuzzies") rather than full surrender—cheering without obeying.
• Call to action: make Jesus truly King by surrendering your whole life, inviting the Holy Spirit to change your heart, and learning/obeying Jesus’ will through Scripture.

Scriptures mentioned: Luke 19:28-44, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21