The Vulnerability Test

What we normally do and why it shouldn't continue

The equation: your _________ + God's ________ = __________

Boasting about weakness...really?

The invitation:

Share stories where you are ______ and Christ is ____

Be real and you will show others the real savior

The Vulnerability Test

What we normally do and why it shouldn't continue

The equation: your _________ + God's ________ = __________

Boasting about weakness...really?

The invitation:

Share stories where you are ______ and Christ is ____

Be real and you will show others the real savior

The Vulnerability Test

What we normally do and why it shouldn't continue

The equation: your _________ + God's ________ = __________

Boasting about weakness...really?

The invitation:

Share stories where you are ______ and Christ is ____

Be real and you will show others the real savior

Our society loves to idolize celebrities for their good looks, for their fame and fortune. Sports figures get adulation from fans for being winners, especially MVP’s. Sadly this behavior can creep over into the church. We like certain Christian leaders and preachers for the same reasons we like rock stars. We are influenced by the externals as opposed to more importantly what is in their hearts.

Jesus faced this same problem when he made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He was not everyone’s idea of a King. Yet he was truly Israel’s MVP.

Like the crowd, do you ever wish Jesus was a different kind of King? If you choose to make Jesus your MVP, he will help you live a fruitful and fulfilled life as God intended.

Jesus as Most Valuable Player as seen in Matthew 21:1-11,

1. Most (Number One)

v.4-5, rode a donkey colt;

Different King: not a warhorse.

2. Valuable (irreplaceable, makes you better)

v.9, Hosanna;

Different King: savior who sacrificed himself

3. Player (team member, actually plays)

v.9, Son of David;

Different King: fully God, fully man, a servant King

4. Problem: people in the crowd did not recognize Jesus

v.10-11, a prophet

Conclusion: If you recognize Jesus as your MVP, your King, then you will be like him and be an MVP to others.

Our society loves to idolize celebrities for their good looks, for their fame and fortune. Sports figures get adulation from fans for being winners, especially MVP’s. Sadly this behavior can creep over into the church. We like certain Christian leaders and preachers for the same reasons we like rock stars. We are influenced by the externals as opposed to more importantly what is in their hearts.

Jesus faced this same problem when he made his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. He was not everyone’s idea of a King. Yet he was truly Israel’s MVP.

Like the crowd, do you ever wish Jesus was a different kind of King? If you choose to make Jesus your MVP, he will help you live a fruitful and fulfilled life as God intended.

Jesus as Most Valuable Player as seen in Matthew 21:1-11,

1. Most (Number One)

v.4-5, rode a donkey colt;

Different King: not a warhorse.

2. Valuable (irreplaceable, makes you better)

v.9, Hosanna;

Different King: savior who sacrificed himself

3. Player (team member, actually plays)

v.9, Son of David;

Different King: fully God, fully man, a servant King

4. Problem: people in the crowd did not recognize Jesus

v.10-11, a prophet

Conclusion: If you recognize Jesus as your MVP, your King, then you will be like him and be an MVP to others.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

Co-teaching from Nikole Lim and Pastor Andrew Huang.Service and how it related to them.

Unfortunately, the first portion of this message was not recorded.

Co-teaching from Nikole Lim and Pastor Andrew Huang.Service and how it related to them.

Unfortunately, the first portion of this message was not recorded.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.