Pastor Shelton continues his series on Zechariah, explaining that we need to have a right understanding of Christ's Kingdom and find our joy in Christ.

This message centers on John 12:9–26 as the culmination of the Behold Your God / Behold Jesus series, presenting Jesus as the righteous, humble King whose coming was foreshadowed in the Old Testament—especially Zechariah 9—and fulfilled in the triumphal entry, the cross, and the covenant sealed by his blood. It calls the church, gathered as one family across generations, to rejoice in Christ's righteousness given by grace, to behold his humility and sacrificial glory, and to recognize that his kingdom advances not through worldly power but through faithful service, obedience, and trust. By reflecting on Jesus' first coming and anticipating his second, the sermon presses a personal, devotional question to every believer: "What does the King want from me?" urging hearts to wait in hope, feed on Christ at the Lord's Table, bear witness to his saving work, and live as servants of the King of kings until he returns in final victory. Outline: In Zechariah 9, the prophet calls Zion and Jerusalem to raise their voices in rejoicing that the messianic King is coming. What is the character of the messianic King as presented in verses 9–13? 1) Promise of a Coming King 2) First Appearance of the King 3) Looking Forward to the 2nd Coming of the King! Christological Conclusion: Ask yourself honestly, are you truly looking forward to the Second Coming of King Jesus? What does it represent for you that makes you long with hope?

The Enthroned Priest Series Through The Book Of Zechariah - No. 13 Zechariah 6:9-15 4/19/26 Sunday AM Sermon

Pastor Shelton continues in his series on Zechariah, with the prophet's announcement of God's judgment on several of Israel's historic enemy nations.

📖 John 8:12-18 • When Jesus said "I am the light of the world," he wasn't coining a phrase — he was closing a thousand years of prophecy, typology, and promise that the Pharisees had been holding in their own hands. 📚 Part of our ongoing verse-by-verse expository series through the Gospel of John The candlestick in the tabernacle never went out — not because of the priests, not because of the oil, but because the spirit was the source and the candlestick was never the point. It was always a copy. A shadow. A blueprint of a heavenly original. In Exodus 25, God gave Moses a pattern on the mountain. In Zechariah 4, God showed the prophet a flame that kept burning without a priest to tend it. In Luke 2, old man Simeon held the light of the world against his chest before that light ever preached a word. And now in John 8, standing in the treasury of that same temple, the heavenly original walks in and says it out loud: I am the light of the world. The Pharisees heard it and went straight to the law — two witnesses required. Jesus satisfied that at the maximum: his own testimony, the Father's testimony at the Jordan and in every miracle, and John the Baptist's public declaration. The verdict is closed. The only question left is what you will do with the light that has already been put in front of you. This sermon through John 8:12-18 covers: • Why "I am the light of the world" was not a new claim — Isaiah said it 700 years earlier • Old man Simeon holding the lamb of God while Mary and Joseph were too poor to buy one • The pillar of fire in Exodus 13 and what Jesus meant by "follow me" • The tabernacle candlestick as a copy of a heavenly original

📖 Matthew 25:31-46 • Is the judgment in Matthew 25 the final judgment for every person who ever lived — or is something else entirely happening here? 📚 Part of our ongoing series on the Judgments of God — understanding what they are and what they are not. Most Bible readers have been handed one drawer and told to put everything in it — one resurrection, one judgment, one end. But when you read Matthew 25 in its context, something becomes unmistakably clear: nations are being judged, not individual souls from every age. The throne of Christ's glory is not a courtroom for the church. It is the establishment of a literal kingdom on a literal earth. This expository sermon works through Matthew 25:31-46 in its proper context as the climax of the Olivet Discourse — a thoroughly Jewish passage addressed to Jewish disciples about the end of the tribulation, the second coming of Christ to the Mount of Olives, and the establishment of his millennial throne on Mount Zion. Cross-references from Psalm 2, Isaiah 24, Micah 4, Revelation 14, 2 Samuel 5, Zechariah 14, and Hebrews 12 build a complete picture of what the Bible actually teaches. This sermon through Matthew 25:31-46 covers: • Why the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24–25) is Jewish in nature from start to finish • The three questions the disciples asked Jesus on the Mount of Olives • Why Matthew 25:31 is the second coming — not a third coming, not the rapture • The difference between Christ as head of the church (now) and Christ as king of the earth (future) • Why nobody is leaving earth at this judgment — they're inheriting a kingdom on it • The prophetic trail from Psalm 2 to Micah 4 to Revelation 14 on Mount Zion

The latest message from Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon, OH. We begin our celebration of Holy Week 2026 as Pastor Carl delivered his Palm Sunday message from Zechariah 9:9-13 in a sermon titled, "The Coming King of Zion."

Point 1: The Instructions (vv1–3) Point 2: The Prediction (vv4–5) Point 3: The Fulfillment (vv6-9) Point 4: The Results (10–11) The sermon centers on the true meaning of Palm Sunday, emphasizing that Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem was not a political victory but a divine fulfillment of prophecy, revealing His humble, sacrificial mission as the Messiah. Through the instructions given to the disciples, the prophecy of Zechariah, and the crowd's misplaced expectations, the message underscores that Jesus came not as a conquering king of earthly power, but as a humble servant whose authority is rooted in faith and obedience. The people's celebration, marked by palm branches and cries of 'Hosanna,' was a misunderstanding of His purpose—He came not to overthrow Rome, but to conquer sin and death through His crucifixion. The sermon calls believers to examine their own hearts, asking not what kind of king they desire, but whether they are willing to surrender their agendas, pride, and sin to follow the King who saves. Ultimately, Palm Sunday is a call to true worship, recognizing Jesus as the divine, sovereign, and holy Savior who reorders lives and offers eternal salvation.