What happens when we misunderstand who Jesus really is? In this message from John 12:12–26, we explore how the crowds on Palm Sunday welcomed Jesus with shouts of “Hosanna!”—yet just days later, many cried out, “Crucify Him!” Why? Because He wasn’t the kind of King they expected.

Too often, we do the same. We try to fix life’s deep problems—brokenness, shame, pain, sin—with surface-level solutions. But the root of our struggle is deeper than we think, and the rescue we need is greater than we imagine.

In this sermon, we unpack:

The true problem behind all problems: sin.

Why Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey—not a warhorse.

How we can miss the Messiah when we worship a version of Jesus shaped by our desires.

What it means to follow the King who came to serve, suffer, and save.

If you’ve ever struggled with disappointment, confusion, or questions about who Jesus is and what He came to do—this message is for you.

📖 Scripture: John 12:12–26
🙌 Main Idea: Jesus is the King we need—not always the King we want.