What happens when praise turns into pressure?

On Palm Sunday, the crowd welcomed Jesus as King with shouts of "Hosanna!"—but just days later, many of those same voices cried out "Crucify Him." In this message, Pastor Stephen Mizell challenges us to examine the tension between our expectations of Jesus and the reality of who He truly is.

Are we following Jesus… or just our expectations of Him?

🔑 Key Takeaways
• Jesus came to establish a kingdom—but not the one people expected
• Praise becomes fragile when it's based on preference
• The crowd wanted relief, but Jesus came to bring redemption
• You can be around spiritual activity and still miss Jesus
• Real faith continues to worship—even when pressure comes
• Palm Sunday forces a decision: control or surrender

📖 Scripture References
• Matthew 21:1–11
• Zechariah 9:9
• Luke 19:41–44
• Romans 10:9

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It all comes down to this moment.

In this powerful Resurrection Sunday message, Pastor Stephen Mizell unpacks why the resurrection of Jesus isn't just a tradition or a good story—it's the foundation of everything we believe. If the tomb is empty, it changes your past, your present, and your future.

This message will challenge what you believe about Jesus and invite you to experience His power—not just someday, but right now.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Christianity rises and falls on the resurrection—not good teaching or tradition
• The empty tomb is evidence, not just a symbol
• The stone was rolled away so we could see in, not so Jesus could get out
• Fear and joy can coexist in moments of transformation
• Resurrection power doesn't just affect eternity—it changes your life today
• You don't need more willpower—you need God's power
• The same power that raised Jesus is available to you now

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

• Matthew 20:1–16
• Matthew 28:1–10
• Ephesians 1:19–20
• Romans 10:9

What if the happiest people in life aren't the ones with fewer problems—but the ones who know their purpose?

In the final week of our Four Cups series, guest speaker Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, walks through the four promises God made in Exodus 6:6–7 and how they reveal the spiritual journey God has for every believer.

From salvation to freedom to purpose and ultimately living a life that makes a difference, this message explains how God invites every person into a life of fulfillment beyond their problems.

Discover how the "Fourth Cup" — the Cup of Praise — represents the joy of living out your purpose and helping others experience the hope of Jesus.

▪ God has a spiritual journey for every believer.
▪ Salvation brings us out of the world, but God also wants to remove the "Egypt" still inside us.
▪ True fulfillment comes when you discover your God-given purpose.
▪ Every believer is called to be a minister and make a difference.
▪ Living generously, serving others, and sharing your faith brings the deepest joy.

▪ Exodus 6:6–7
▪ Matthew 5:13–16
▪ 2 Corinthians 4:8–9, 16–18
▪ 1 Peter 2:9
▪ Ephesians 2:10
▪ John 15:8–11
▪ 2 Corinthians 9:11
▪ 1 Thessalonians 4:13

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