Journey of Faith: Embracing Sacrifice and Resurrection
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"Well, if you haven't connected the dots yet, if you've been coming to church over the last few weeks, a couple months, you know that we as a church are stepping into something that is so much bigger than ourselves. And as we gather together today, we are entering into what we call Holy Week, where we're not just remembering, but we are aligning our hearts with the unstoppable and the immeasurable power of God." [00:44:39]
"From the excitement and the anticipation of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as the crowd and the people are ready and eager to celebrate Passover, to the completely devastation, the complete devastation of seeing Jesus' lifeless body hang on the cross, taking his last breath and being laid into a tomb." [00:47:29]
"This week puts our commitment to Jesus and his mission to the test, right? In every way, shape, and form. As we see the events unfold throughout this Holy Week, even the strongest and most loyal followers and disciples of Jesus found themselves struggling with their commitment to him." [00:48:30]
"Matthew's account tells us that the entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar when Jesus entered in because of the way that he entered. Probably the best way that we have to kind of understand it, when you think about the crowds of people and Jesus coming in and everybody surrounding around is like a great parade or celebration for a championship victory." [00:52:47]
"The excitement wasn't about all that Jesus had done. The excitement was more about what they had hoped that he would do for them. They celebrated a king that they didn't fully understand. I wonder if sometimes we celebrate a king that we don't fully understand." [00:54:28]
"Jesus sat down near the collection box in the temple and he watched as crowds dropped their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called the disciples to him and said, I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions." [00:57:24]
"Her two coins were not going to change the world. Her two coins were not going to solve world poverty, but it was the quality of her heart that gave. Her treasure spilled out of her heart. She had two coins, just two, and she gave everything. But when they hit the offering box, heaven listened." [01:06:08]
"In a temple filled with wealth and noise and distraction and status, it was the sound of complete surrender that caught the ear of the Savior. She wasn't noticed by anybody else. No applause, no attention, no fanfare. But Jesus saw her and he knew her." [01:07:15]
"Church, I wonder if sometimes we are willing to give up everything, even when it feels small and insignificant, even when no one else will see or hear. Luke 12, 34, Jesus teaches his disciples, wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Unfortunately, we often apply the inverse instruction." [01:08:34]
"What we give is not measured by size but by our surrender. In a church like ours, most people, many people give. We're no different than in a lot of churches. We give time and talent and treasure. We have those who give a lot and we have those who give little. We have people who give regularly." [01:09:14]
"This is not a fundraiser. It's not about budgets or buildings. It's ultimately about eternity. It's about planting seeds today that will bear fruit for generations. So when we give, we give with vision and we give with passion. We give not from pressure, but from the overflow of a heart that knows that Jesus first and foremost gave it all." [01:17:34]
"It's about making room for people who we haven't even met yet, for people who need a friend. It's about building legacy, not just a building. It's about stepping out in sacrificial faith. This morning, Pastor Josh is going to lead us in a closing song. You certainly can sing along with it." [01:18:09]
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"From the excitement and the anticipation of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as the crowd and the people are ready and eager to celebrate Passover, to the completely devastation, the complete devastation of seeing Jesus' lifeless body hang on the cross, taking his last breath and being laid into a tomb." [00:47:29]
"This week puts our commitment to Jesus and his mission to the test, right? In every way, shape, and form. As we see the events unfold throughout this Holy Week, even the strongest and most loyal followers and disciples of Jesus found themselves struggling with their commitment to him." [00:48:30]
"Matthew's account tells us that the entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar when Jesus entered in because of the way that he entered. Probably the best way that we have to kind of understand it, when you think about the crowds of people and Jesus coming in and everybody surrounding around is like a great parade or celebration for a championship victory." [00:52:47]
"The excitement wasn't about all that Jesus had done. The excitement was more about what they had hoped that he would do for them. They celebrated a king that they didn't fully understand. I wonder if sometimes we celebrate a king that we don't fully understand." [00:54:28]
"Jesus sat down near the collection box in the temple and he watched as crowds dropped their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called the disciples to him and said, I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions." [00:57:24]
"Her two coins were not going to change the world. Her two coins were not going to solve world poverty, but it was the quality of her heart that gave. Her treasure spilled out of her heart. She had two coins, just two, and she gave everything. But when they hit the offering box, heaven listened." [01:06:08]
"In a temple filled with wealth and noise and distraction and status, it was the sound of complete surrender that caught the ear of the Savior. She wasn't noticed by anybody else. No applause, no attention, no fanfare. But Jesus saw her and he knew her." [01:07:15]
"Church, I wonder if sometimes we are willing to give up everything, even when it feels small and insignificant, even when no one else will see or hear. Luke 12, 34, Jesus teaches his disciples, wherever your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Unfortunately, we often apply the inverse instruction." [01:08:34]
"What we give is not measured by size but by our surrender. In a church like ours, most people, many people give. We're no different than in a lot of churches. We give time and talent and treasure. We have those who give a lot and we have those who give little. We have people who give regularly." [01:09:14]
"This is not a fundraiser. It's not about budgets or buildings. It's ultimately about eternity. It's about planting seeds today that will bear fruit for generations. So when we give, we give with vision and we give with passion. We give not from pressure, but from the overflow of a heart that knows that Jesus first and foremost gave it all." [01:17:34]
"It's about making room for people who we haven't even met yet, for people who need a friend. It's about building legacy, not just a building. It's about stepping out in sacrificial faith. This morning, Pastor Josh is going to lead us in a closing song. You certainly can sing along with it." [01:18:09]
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