Palm Sunday – 2026 – Hosanna to the King
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This Palm Sunday sermon from Hills CFC Podcast reflects on the deeper meaning of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, using the story to challenge modern tendencies to 'customize' Jesus according to personal desires. The host draws parallels between contemporary culture—where people use AI to shape ideal partners, customize cars, and craft perfect coffee—and the ancient crowd's expectation of a political, militaristic Messiah like the Maccabees. Yet Jesus defied these expectations, entering humbly on a donkey, embodying a kingdom of compassion, peace, and sacrifice. The sermon unpacks four key moments: Jesus healing blind men (King of Compassion), the triumphal entry (King of Peace), cleansing the temple (King of Holiness), and the anointing at Bethany (King of the Cross). Each moment reveals how Jesus refused to conform to human agendas, remaining faithful to His divine purpose. The central question posed is not 'What can Jesus do for me?' but 'Who is Jesus, really?'—challenging listeners to surrender their expectations and worship Him for who He is, not what they want Him to be. The message culminates in a call to humility, surrender, and worship of the true King of kings.
Jesus is not a customizable figure to fulfill our desires; He is sovereign and must be received as He is in Scripture.
The true Messiah came not with power and violence, but with humility, compassion, and peace—riding a donkey, not a warhorse.
Jesus' purpose was always the cross; He remained steadfast despite pressure to conform to human expectations.
Our relationship with Jesus should be rooted in worship of His character, not transactional requests for personal gain.
When we clash with Jesus’ will, we must ask: Do my needs bow down to Him, or does He bow down to me?
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Opening Prayer and Global Perspective
The host begins with a heartfelt prayer for the world, emphasizing God's sovereignty amid global turmoil. He reassures listeners that God is not surprised by current events and calls the church to trust in His ultimate purposes, not fear or anxiety.
The Culture of Customization and the Myth of the Ideal Jesus
“We love customising things. We customise our cars. We customise our number plates. We customise our coffee orders. We customise our birthday cakes. We customise teddy bears. We even customise crocs.”
Jesus and the Blind Men: The King of Compassion
“Jesus stopped and called them. What do you want me to do for you? He asked. Lord, they answered, we want our sight. And Jesus had compassion.”
The Triumphal Entry: Jesus as the King of Peace
“Jesus came in peace. In fact, this whole story tells us that Jesus is the King of Peace. You would assume that someone who was coming in with violence and war and pressure would come on a war horse with power and strength. But Jesus comes humbly and on a donkey.”
Cleansing the Temple and the Anointing at Bethany: The King of Holiness and the King of the Cross
“She has done this. She's anointed me for my purpose. What is Jesus' purpose? She's anointed me in preparing me for burial. Jesus' purpose was always to go to the cross.”
“She has done this. She's anointed me for my purpose. What is Jesus' purpose? She's anointed me in preparing me for burial.”
“Tim Keller once famously said, religious people find God useful. Christians find God beautiful.”
“Jesus came in peace. In fact, this whole story tells us that Jesus is the King of Peace. You would assume that someone who was coming in with violence and war and pressure would come on a war horse with power and strength. But Jesus comes humbly and on a donkey.”
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