The Coming of a King: What a King Should Be

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Happy Easter! Join us for “What a King Should Be,” the third message in our series, “The Coming of a King.” We’re exploring the timeless question: are we seeking the King God intended, or one of our own making? Today, we tackle a fundamental question that echoes through history and into our own lives: What kind of King do we truly desire, and are we willing to accept the King that God has provided? From the Israelites demanding a king “like the nations” to the Palm Sunday crowds seeking a political savior, the human tendency is to define God’s King on our terms. Drawing heavily from Hebrews 10:1-19, we examine the limitations of the old covenant sacrifices – a system that could only remind people of their sins without offering true cleansing. We see the contrast with the perfect sacrifice of Jesus, who came to do God’s will and provide a permanent solution for sin and separation from God. In this message, we explore three key points: * Abandon what’s not working! (Hebrews 10:1-4) – Recognizing the futility of temporary fixes and cycles of guilt. * What is God’s will? (Hebrews 10:5-14) – Understanding that God’s ultimate desire is for our holiness through the finished work of Christ. * Our King fixes things! (John 3:17, Hebrews 10:16-19) – Embracing the truth that Jesus came to save and make all things right, writing God’s law on our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is the King who serves, who sacrificed, and whose kingdom is eternal and perfect. He is exactly what a King should be. The call today is to surrender to Him not just as Savior, but as King, embracing the journey of holiness and confident relationship with God that His sacrifice makes possible. Scripture References covered in this sermon: * Hebrews 10:1-19 * John 3:17 * Philippians 2:6-11 Listen and be challenged to abandon what’s not working and embrace the King who fixes everything! If you would like to watch our past services, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Like and subscribe to our new YouTube channel, Graham Chapel Youth! We are producing some funny videos as well as live streaming our Wednesday night youth group: https://is.gd/grahamyouth. If you would like to give to Graham Chapel, you can do so here: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC which is near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. We are affiliated with the Wesleyan denomination and have a diverse congregation. We would love to have you join us on Sunday mornings in person, or on Wednesdays with our youth! Visit our website to learn more. #wesleyanchurch #grahamchapel #onespartanburg #churchonline