Join Pastor Josh Weidmann, lead Pastor of Grace Chapel in Englewood, CO as he invites you to be inspired by scripture to live your life to have a great impact in the world where God has placed you. Together we'll take the truth of God's Word and seek to live out the Gospel, daily.
Airs M-F in Denver, CO at 7:30am & 2:30am on KRKS, 990 AM The Word; and at 2:30pm and 9pm on 94.7 FM The Word.
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23 Feb 2026
How Will You Receive Your King?
Welcome or Surrender? The Difference Between Applause and Allegiance
This message is for you if:
You've ever felt spiritually moved — but wondered if that's enough.
You attend church but want to know what real surrender actually looks like.
You're wrestling with whether Jesus is just part of your life… or truly King of it.
You've confused religious activity with genuine discipleship.
You want your faith to endure beyond emotion — into real, steady trust.
On Palm Sunday, the crowds shouted "Hosanna." They waved branches. They laid down cloaks. But by the time Jesus entered the temple, everything was quiet.
In this Gospel Daily message, Pastor Josh Weidmann walks through Mark 11:1–11 and explores a sobering question:
Is it possible to welcome Jesus emotionally — and still fail to receive Him as King?
This sermon examines the Triumphal Entry, the meaning of "Hosanna," the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, and the tension between superficial faith and lifelong surrender. Discover the difference between enthusiasm and discipleship, religious routine and true worship, and why Palm Sunday still confronts us today.
If you've ever wondered what real surrender looks like — not just in worship, but in your daily life — this message will challenge and clarify what it means to follow Jesus as King.
Show Notes
Text: Mark 11:1–11 — The Triumphal Entry
Jesus entered Jerusalem humbly, intentionally, and fully in control.
The crowd welcomed Him with praise — but misunderstood His mission.
It's possible to feel moved by Jesus and still miss what He truly wants.
When Jesus entered the temple, the celebration gave way to silence.
Sometimes the greatest danger isn't open rejection — but quiet neglect.
Receiving Jesus as King is more than a moment of emotion.
It's daily trust. Ongoing surrender. Steady worship.
A surrendered life looks faithful in both joy and suffering.
Gentle but personal question:
If Jesus walked through your life today, would He find room prepared for Him?
Reflection Questions
Where in my life have I welcomed Jesus emotionally — but resisted surrendering control?
If Jesus "surveyed" my priorities this week, what would reveal that He is truly King? What might reveal indifference?
Do I follow Jesus for what I hope He will give me — or for who He truly is?
What area of my schedule, relationships, finances, or ambitions have I not fully laid down before Him?
What would it look like for my Monday to reflect the same devotion I express on Sunday?
17 Feb 2026
What Do You Really Want? The Question That Changes Everything, Part 2
The Question That Reveals Your Heart, Your Purpose, and Your Faith
This is for you if:
You've been following Jesus for years but feel your spiritual passion cooling.
Your prayer life feels repetitive — or self-focused.
You're wrestling with whether you're truly surrendered or just spiritually comfortable.
You want to move from spectator Christianity to active discipleship.
You've been asking God for things… but aren't sure what that reveals about your heart.
Sermon Description
Big Idea
True spiritual sight is revealed not in what you see — but in what you seek.
Scripture:
Mark 10:46-52
What if one question from Jesus could expose your deepest desires — and redirect your entire spiritual life?
In this powerful two-part message from Mark 10, we explore the moment Jesus asks two very different people the same question: "What do you want me to do for you?" One seeks status. The other cries out for mercy. One walks away disappointed. The other follows Jesus on the road.
This sermon confronts the heart behind our prayers, challenges passive Christianity, and calls us to persistent, desperate faith. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly following Jesus or simply asking Him to fix things, this message will press into that tension.
Topics:
Christian discipleship, Mark 10, Bartimaeus, prayer life, spiritual growth, faith and persistence, following Jesus, surrender, biblical teaching, Gospel transformation.
Sermon Notes
Jesus asks one question that exposes everything: "What do you want me to do for you?"
Same question. Two people. Two completely different hearts.
One asks for status. One cries for mercy.
Your prayers reveal what you really believe about Jesus.
Are you asking to be elevated… or transformed?
Bartimaeus refuses to be silenced — desperate faith gets louder.
Spectator faith sits comfortably. Discipleship gets on the road.
Jesus doesn't heal just to improve your life — He heals to lead it.
What you seek reveals whether you truly see.
When Jesus looks at you and asks, "What do you want?" — how will you answer?
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