WEEK 4 – THE GREATEST KING

March 29th, 2026
by Pastor Doug Spencer, Sr.

The Greatest - Sermon Series

WEEK 3 – THE GREATEST TEACHER

Theme:
The King who comes in humility and truth
Core Idea:
Jesus is King — but not like anyone expected
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Key Scriptures
  • Matthew 21:1–11
  • Zechariah 9:9
  • Psalm 24:7–10

I. THE PROMISED KING  

Text: Zechariah 9:9 
 
A. Israel’s long-awaited King  
  • God promised a righteous, victorious, humble King  
  • A King unlike any earthly ruler  
B. Jesus fulfills the prophecy  
  • His choice of a donkey is intentional  
  • He declares Himself the Messiah  
  • He reveals a kingdom built on humility, not force 

II. THE HUMBLE KING

Text: Matthew 21:1–11  

A. The Triumphal Entry reveals a paradox  
  • Crowds celebrate with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna”  
  • Yet the King arrives on a donkey, symbolizing peace  
B. Jesus conquers hearts, not nations  
  • Earthly kings expand territory by force  
  • Jesus expands His kingdom through transformed lives  
  • He conquers sin, pride, and death  
C. The crowd misunderstood His mission  
  • They expected political liberation  
  • Jesus came for spiritual salvation  
  • Their expectations shifted from “Hosanna” to “Crucify Him”

III. THE KING OF GLORY  

Text: Psalm 24:7–10 

A. The true identity of the King  
  • Strong and mighty  
  • Lord Almighty  
  • Creator and ruler of all  
B. His coronation leads to His crucifixion  
  • Crowned with thorns, not gold  
  • Lifted on a cross, not a throne  
  • He wins by surrendering His life 

IV. WHAT THIS KING MEANS FOR US TODAY

A. We need a King like Jesus  
  • Gentle, righteous, forgiving, truthful  
  • A King who carries our burdens and heals our hearts  
B. His kingdom still comes in humility  
  • He knocks, He doesn’t force  
  • He invites us to receive Him  
C. A call to open our hearts  
  • “Lift up your heads… that the King of glory may come in”  
  • Welcome Him into every part of life 

CONCLUSION 

  • Jesus is the promised King  
  • He comes in humility and truth  
  • His coronation leads to His crucifixion  
  • Palm Sunday prepares us to walk with Him through Holy Week 

Hosanna to the King who saves! Hosanna to the King who serves! Hosanna to the King who reigns forever!

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