IMPACT Recap

When Jesus Enters In

April 14, 2025 · 0:59:39

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opened Palm Sunday 2025 by reading from Matthew 21:6-11, focusing on the phrase 'the whole city was stirred' when Jesus entered Jerusalem. He explained that whenever Jesus enters a life, heart, marriage, business, or nation, it causes a stirring that leads to transformation. The message outlined four key changes that occur when we allow Jesus to enter in. First, darkness has to go, as Jesus, the light of the world, drives out confusion, pain, and fear. Pastor Travis encouraged listeners to stop keeping God at 'arms length' and to seek intimacy with His face, not just His hand. Second, dead things come back to life, just as Jesus resurrected the synagogue leader's daughter. God is a 'get back up' God who restores joy, peace, and purpose. This point led to a celebration of water baptism as a symbol of new life and a call for people to be baptized on the upcoming Good Friday. Third, healing breaks out because God is Jehovah Rafa, the Lord our healer. The service included a powerful 'prayer break' where the congregation prayed for those battling cancer and other physical and emotional ailments. Finally, the storms cease, as Jesus brings a peace that surpasses understanding and calms life's furious waves, just as He calmed the storm for His disciples. Pastor Travis concluded by praying for a stirring across the nation and an unmistakable revival, inviting those who felt God knocking to open the door of their hearts and receive salvation.

Main Points

  • When Jesus enters in, darkness has to go; His light drives out confusion, pain, and fear.
  • When Jesus enters in, dead things come back to life; He is a God who restores and resurrects.
  • When Jesus enters in, healing breaks out and storms cease; He is our healer and our peace.

Verses Mentioned

  • Matthew 21:6-11 - "The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 'Hosanna in the highest heaven!' When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, 'Who is this?' The crowds answered, 'This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.'" (NIV)
  • Zechariah 9:9 - "Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." (NIV)
  • John 8:12 - "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" (NIV)
  • Revelation 3:20 - "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." (NIV)
  • James 4:8 - "Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (NIV)
  • Matthew 9:23-25 - "When Jesus entered the synagogue leader’s house and saw the noisy crowd and people playing pipes, he said, 'Go away. The girl is not dead but asleep.' But they laughed at him. After the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up." (NIV)
  • Proverbs 24:16 - "for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes." (NIV)
  • Exodus 15:26 - "He said, 'If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.'" (NIV)
  • Matthew 8:24-26 - "Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!' He replied, 'You of little faith, why are you so afraid?' Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." (NIV)
  • Philippians 4:6-7 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: John 8:12 (NIV) - 'When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.''

Focus Point: Inviting Jesus into areas of darkness.

Action Plan: Identify one area of confusion, fear, or pain in your life. Pray and consciously invite Jesus, the light, into that specific situation.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, you are the light of the world. I invite you into the [name the area] of my life. Drive out the darkness and fill me with your light and clarity today.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: James 4:8 (NIV) - 'Come near to God and he will come near to you.'

Focus Point: Moving from an 'arms length' faith to intimacy.

Action Plan: Spend 5 minutes in prayer today seeking God's face—praising Him for who He is—rather than only asking for His hand of help.

Deep Prayer: God, I draw near to you today. I seek your face, not just your hand. I worship you for your goodness, grace, and love. Thank you for being with me.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) - 'for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again...'

Focus Point: Trusting God to help you get back up.

Action Plan: Reflect on a past failure or setback. Write down one way God has helped you recover or grow from it, acknowledging Him as your 'get back up' God.

Deep Prayer: Lord, thank you that I am clothed in the righteousness of Christ. When I fall, you help me rise again. Help me to trust in your restoring power today.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Exodus 15:26 (NIV) - '...I am the LORD, who heals you.'

Focus Point: Believing God for healing.

Action Plan: Pray for someone you know who needs physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Send them a text or note to let them know you are praying.

Deep Prayer: Jehovah Rafa, you are the Lord who heals. I lift up [name] to you. I ask for your healing touch on their body, heart, and mind, trusting in your power.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Matthew 8:26 (NIV) - 'Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.'

Focus Point: Finding peace in life's storms.

Action Plan: Identify a current 'storm' or worry. Write it down on a piece of paper, then pray over it, symbolically handing it to Jesus and saying, 'Peace, be still.'

Deep Prayer: Jesus, you are in my boat. I give you my worry about [name the storm]. I trust you to bring peace and calm. Help me to rest in your control.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) - 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.'

Focus Point: Cultivating a heart of gratitude and trust.

Action Plan: Make a list of three things you are thankful for. Use this list as a starting point for your prayers today, presenting your requests with a heart of gratitude.

Deep Prayer: God, thank you for [list your thanks]. With a grateful heart, I bring my requests to you. I trust that your peace will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

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