The King & His Kingdom: #69 - Trouble At Home | Matthew 13:53-58

Jarek Berga - April 27th 2025 Faithfulness doesn’t always look like success—it often looks like rejection. As we continue The King & His Kingdom series through Matthew, we see Jesus return home—only to be misunderstood, marginalized, and rejected by His own people (Matthew 13:53–58). This message calls us to stay faithful even when obedience costs us approval, comfort, and reputation. Following the King means living by a different code—and trusting that His honor is enough. During the message, we paused to reflect on the following questions: Whose approval am I chasing? Where am I silent to avoid shame? What group’s values shape me more than Jesus does? Where is Jesus inviting me to embrace the cross, not just manage my image? What bold step of obedience is Jesus calling me to, now that my honor is secure in Him? Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #Matthew13 #ProphetInHisHomeTown #KingdomOfHeaven #ChristianSermon #GospelOfMatthew #ChurchTeaching #BiblicalTeaching #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:15) - Want to Connect with The Restored Church?(00:00:57) - A message from Matthew(00:03:18) - The FBI Agent Who Could Have Stopped 9/11(00:07:50) - Celebrations of Easter in Puerto Rico(00:09:34) - What It Cost Jesus to Redeem Humanity(00:10:54) - Matthew 7: Parables(00:14:09) - Jesus' Parable of the Four Soils(00:17:41) - The Firstborn of the Family(00:20:40) - John 3: Rejection and Acceptance(00:25:27) - Jesus' Rejection(00:34:03) - Being Ready for Rejection(00:34:59) - What Keeps You From Giving Up on Your Life?(00:42:23) - John O'Neill: The Hero of 9/11(00:46:35) - Jesus on the Kingdom(00:53:04) - Reflection Questions for Week 5(00:57:15) - Jesus invites his disciples to come and get prayer