Crowned with Purpose (Luke 9:51-62)

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Pastor Mitchell Leach begins the Easter sermon series 'Crowned' with a message from Luke 9:51-62, emphasizing Jesus' call for wholehearted allegiance as he approaches Jerusalem.

Join us at Prosper Christian Reformed Church as Pastor Mitchell Leach begins our Easter sermon series, Crowned, with a message from Luke 9:51 –62 titled: Crowned with Purpose In this opening sermon of the series, we see Jesus set his face toward Jerusalem. He does not drift toward the cross as a victim of circumstance, but walks in obedience toward the saving work the Father gave him to accomplish. As the King marches toward Jerusalem, he calls his followers to respond with wholehearted allegiance. Main Idea: As the time of his saving work draws near, Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem and calls people to follow him with undivided allegiance. Series Description: Crowned follows Jesus on the road to Jerusalem and through the events of Holy Week, showing that his kingship is unlike every worldly vision of power. He does not seize a throne by force, flatter the crowds, or preserve himself from suffering. He reigns by obedience. He is praised by the people, rejected by sinners, humbled unto death, and then vindicated by the Father in resurrection glory. This series helps the church see that Easter is not merely the happy ending to a tragic story. It is the public revelation that…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Mitchell Leach

Topics covered

• Easter
• Jesus' kingship
• obedience
• allegiance
• suffering
• resurrection

Keywords

• Easter
• Jesus
• kingship
• allegiance
• obedience
• Holy Week
• resurrection
• suffering

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Crowned, Crowned with Purpose

Places: Jerusalem, Easter, Holy Week

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