Blog Post
A Clash of Worlds—by Rodwell Mugochi
September 5, 2022
Sermon summary:
Matthew 21:1–9 Pontius Pilate marched into Jerusalem as a show of force on a white stallion, with power and intimidation from the western side. From the east came Jesus and his followers. He rode on a donkey–bringing peace, order, shalom. Zechariah 9:9b–10a
Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:28–38; John 12:12–15
The crowd spread their cloaks, receiving Jesus as a king, but they didn't get what it was all about.
Which kingdom do we really want—Pilate's or Jesus? Are you willing to pay the price?
Watch the full sermon here (it starts at 38mins)
To embrace Jesus's mission, I must first clothe myself with Jesus and have his character formed in me. He must become greater, I must become less. Then I"ll be able to do as Jesus did.
God's grace is with me. We need each other. Grace is a gift.
My Story, His Glory. God wants to glorify himself through our lives and always shows up when least expected. As his followers, he entrusts his flock to us. He expects us to care for one another, build one another up, eradicate gossip and slander from our lives and forgive one another.
The world longs to see our Father, and he wants to use us to show what goodness looks like. Our role is to become more like Jesus and to love him, become more like him, and intercede for people.