Posts with the tag “humility”

Palm Sunday marks Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, riding on a donkey in fulfillment of ancient prophecy. This humble entrance demonstrated both His identity as the Messiah and His servant leadership style. The people responded by laying down their garments and palm branches, showing their recognition of His kingship. This celebration reminds us to examine our own response to Jesus's lordship, challenging us to consider what we're willing to lay down in recognition of His authority.  Read More

Pastor Matt discusses the qualities of a leader worth following, emphasizing humility, honesty, hopefulness, honorability, and honoring others. He highlights the importance of leaders being humble in both success and failure, honest in their speech and actions, and hopeful in their outlook. Pastor Matt stresses that true leaders are developed through personal relationships with Jesus and painful experiences, not simply found. He encourages the congregation to reflect on their own lives and whether they embody these qualities, aiming to inspire others to follow Jesus.  Read More

The message emphasized the importance of becoming people of prayer to become a house of prayer. Key points included the inconvenience of prayer, requiring intentional effort to create margin for God. Prayer was described as speaking and listening to God, trusting in His promises, and enjoying a friendship with Him. The speaker highlighted that prayer builds a legacy, influencing future generations. Practical advice included focusing on friendship with God rather than formalities, holding fast to God's promises, and remembering the impact of prayer on others. The session concluded with a call to embrace prayer for deeper intimacy with God.  Read More