What kind of king rides into a city on a borrowed donkey… to die? On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus with loud Hosannas and grand expectations. But Jesus came to reign in a way no one expected. In this sermon, we open our Holy Week series, The King Revealed, by following Christ’s humble procession into Jerusalem. We’ll reflect on why He came, what He came to do, and what His reign means for us — especially when it doesn’t feel like He’s in control! Spoiler: the throne of glory isn’t where you’d think.

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TAKEAWAYS:

• Jesus doesn't save by force, but by grace
• "Hosanna" isn't just praise, it's a cry for help.
• His reign begins not with a crown of gold, but with a cross of thorns.
• Christ still reigns today through His Word and Sacraments.
• Don't look for Jesus in spectacle. Look for Him where He's promised to be!

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📍 Preached at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Gibbon, MN

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