WCC | Crown and Consequences: The Bigger Picture, Mar. 8th 2026

WCC | Crown and Consequences: The Bigger Picture, Mar. 8th 2026

From WCC SermonCast by Jed Shermer

March 9, 2026 · 26 min · Season 8 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode explores the story of King Joash and the priest Jehoiada, highlighting the importance of faithfulness and the consequences of losing sight of God's bigger picture.

Why do some people remain faithful in the background while others lose their way once the spotlight shifts? In this message from the Crown and Consequence series, we explore the story of King Joash and the priest Jehoiada in 2 Chronicles 24. Joash began his reign doing what was right, guided by the wisdom and faithfulness of Jehoiada. But after his mentor’s death, Joash lost sight of what mattered and allowed selfish influence to shape his decisions—with tragic consequences. Through the illustration of three stone cutters working on the same project with very different perspectives, this sermon challenges us to consider how we view our own lives. Are we just “cutting stones,” or do we see the greater work God is building through us? Jehoiada never sought power or recognition, yet his quiet faithfulness shaped a king and preserved the line of David. His life reminds us that influence is not limited to those with titles, and purpose is not reserved for those in the spotlight. Whether you live in a small town, hold a prominent role, or quietly serve behind the scenes, God invites each of us to see the bigger picture of His work in the world. In this episode we explore: The rise and…

Topics covered

  • faithfulness
  • leadership
  • influence
  • purpose
  • God's will

Keywords

  • Crown and Consequence
  • King Joash
  • priest Jehoiada
  • 2 Chronicles 24
  • selfish influence
  • destructive choices

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Crown and Consequences: The Bigger Picture, Crown and Consequence, 2 Chronicles 24

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