Today we are going to consider the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into the city of Jerusalem, an occasion when Jesus deliberately took center stage and stepped into the spotlight. His example will serve to help anyone who must cope with the pressures that oftentimes accompany being a leader.
I. Jesus was
about the future, but he still
the assignment.
A. Jesus displayed
B. Many people are reluctant to take any kind of leadership role because they
can anticipate some of the
C. Before refusing a position of authority just because of the pressure,
remember that there are some real
II. Jesus was
by the multitudes, but he still maintained his
.
A. Jesus did several things to
- He performed his most
- He arranged this parade during the
- He deliberately
- He accepted the people’s
B. Jesus maintained a spirit of
C. One of the most
III. Jesus was
by his critics, but he still continued his mission, which takes
.
A. The religious leaders were
B. Anyone who steps into the spotlight must accept the fact that not
C. If you accept a leadership role of any kind, you must learn to endure criticism without
D. An effective leader must learn to
IV. Jesus was motivated by
, but he was still realistic about people, which takes amazing
.
A. Jesus’ motivation was simply a desire to
B. Jesus was not
C. Grace is God’s
D. God came to our
E. There comes a time when