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The Unexpected Jesus
Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. The Table-Flipper
Contributed on Oct 27, 2025
Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.
INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more
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2. The Thirst-Quencher
Contributed on Oct 27, 2025
Jesus meets us in our deepest thirst, heals our shame, fills our emptiness with living water, and transforms us into storytellers of grace.
WHEN THE WELL FINALLY DRIES Most of us carry a thirst we don’t mention out loud. We keep going through the motions, juggle responsibilities, stay productive, and hope nobody notices the cracks in our souls. Sometimes we hide those cracks even from ourselves. This woman did. She kept walking to ...read more
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3. The Tree-Climber
Contributed on Oct 27, 2025
Jesus sees us hiding, calls us by name, invites Himself into our lives, and grace transforms what judgment never could.
INTRODUCTION Nobody puts “tree-climbing” on their spiritual résumé. We expect prayer, devotion, Scripture memory, generosity… but not scrambling up branches like a kid chasing a glimpse of a parade. Yet Zacchaeus’ story proves something astonishing: Sometimes reaching for Jesus begins ...read more
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4. The Faith-Defier
Contributed on Oct 27, 2025
Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.
INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more