In a world of competing messiahs—political saviors, personal success strategies, comfort and control—it’s easy to make Jesus into someone who fits our expectations. But what happens when the real Jesus doesn’t play by our rules?

This message from Matthew 21, “The King and His Kingdom: Is Jesus the Messiah of Your Expectations?” will challenge us to consider four unexpected truths about Jesus drawn from Matthew 21. He is the King of peace, not human power. The King of the poor, not the privileged. The King who purifies our hearts. And the King who calls us to fruitfulness — which doesn’t merit but still matters!

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