Preacher: Tyler Masters

Big Idea: Resurrection from the dead is not only a clear biblical truth, it is our greatest hope as Christians.

1. An Insincere Question (vv. 27–33) 

2. An Insightful Correction (vv. 34–38) 

3. An Incredible Concession (vv. 39–40)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The right response to the facts of a risen, reigning Jesus Christ is… 

1. Anchor yourself in the truth   

2. Abound in the Lord’s work

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: You’ve failed in your role as rulers; now give God back what’s His.

1. Watch out for the sneaky ploys of the enemy (vv. 20-22)

2. Work to get in the driver’s seat of the conversation (vv. 23-24)

3. Warn them about what the real issue is (vv. 25-26) 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: The rejected Son is the exalted Stone of God’s redemptive plan. 

1. Gather the story’s information

2. Glean from the Savior’s insights  

3. Grow in the searching implications

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: To reject Jesus’ authority is to welcome nothing further from Jesus than his judgment.

1. The gospel impediment in the questioning of Jesus’ authority (vv. 1-2)

2. The heart exposure behind the questioning of Jesus’ authority (vv. 3-7)

3. The insight denial to those questioning Jesus’ authority (v. 8)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead 

Big Idea: The coming condemnation for rejecting the King proceeds not from a cold heart but a compassionate one.  

1. Scene 1: Lessons from the King’s tearful approach (vv. 41-44)

2. Scene 2: Lessons from the King’s temple actions (vv. 45-48)

Preacher: Chris Ritter

Big Idea: Kingly praise befits the King of heaven and earth

1. A young donkey employed to the King's service (vv. 28-35)

2. A joyful crowd welcomes their King (vv. 36-38)

3. A group of sad spiritual donkeys bray at the King (v. 39)

4. A response to ponder from the King (v. 40)

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead 

Big Idea: Jesus shapes expectations before the consummation of the kingdom.      

1. Get to work for the King (vv. 11-14) 

2. Glean from the King’s judgments (vv. 15-27) 

Preacher: Scott Hollingshead

Big Idea: Jesus is still seeking and saving the lost.

1. Badness is not a barrier to grace (vv. 1-4)

2. Grace comes to those Jesus calls (vv. 5-6)

3. Grace evokes grumbling in self-righteous hearts (v. 7) 

4. Grace that pardons also transforms (vv. 8-10)

Preacher: Chris Ritter 

Big Idea: Our expectations of church need to be formed around biblical principles, not methods and preferences.

1. Expectations:

-Pastors

-Preaching

-Singing in Church

-Ministries

-Church Growth

-Politics

-Diversity

2. How To Respond:

-Evaluate your expectations

-Be patient

-Grow in resilience

-Humble yourself

-Highlight God’s grace

-Be part of the solution

-Seek wisdom