Lakepointe Church with Josh Howerton Why Living for People’s Approval Is a Trap | Investigating Jesus | Pastor Mike Breaux
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Mar 15, 2026 A sermon tracing Jesus’ determined journey to Jerusalem and the symbolic meaning of riding a donkey. Discussion of crowd worship and the dangers of craving public approval. Personal illustrations about people-pleasing and a testimony of learning to seek God’s acceptance instead. A call to resolve and follow God’s path despite popularity pressures.
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Jesus Set His Face With Iron Resolve
- Jesus deliberately set his face toward Jerusalem as an act of fixed resolve to complete his mission.
- Mike Breaux links Luke 9:51 and Isaiah 50 to show Jesus' single-minded commitment to God's will despite impending suffering.
Donkey Entrance Contrasts Two Kingdoms
- Jesus' entrance on a donkey contrasted two kingdoms: Pilate's imperial power and Jesus' humility-based kingdom.
- Breaux emphasizes symbolism: horses for war, donkeys for peace, fulfilling Zechariah's messianic prophecy.
Hosannas Masked Political Expectations
- The crowd's hosannas mixed religious praise with nationalist political hopes for liberation from Rome.
- Breaux shows how popular acclaim focused on political deliverance, missing Jesus' mission to conquer sin and death instead.
