The King Who Walks Among Us

Living in the Presence of the Servant-King
What kind of King steps down from His throne? What kind of King walks dusty streets, touches outcasts, and dies in shame—so that His people may live? This is the astonishing truth of the gospel. And it is the wonder we will explore this week at Cornerstone.

We began this month by declaring: We have the greatest King. Psalm 2 reminded us that Jesus is not merely a good teacher or a wise prophet—He is the King anointed by God, crowned with glory and majesty. One day, every nation will bow before Him.

On Sunday, we’ll examine an amazing truth: the King of glory came down and walked among us. Not to be served—but to serve. Not to receive—but to give. Not to conquer by force—but to redeem through love.

The King Who Became Flesh
John 1:14 tells us: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed His glory… full of grace and truth.” Jesus, the eternal Word—the divine Son—entered His creation as a baby. He grew up with calloused hands in a carpenter’s shop. He touched the untouchable, healed the broken, ate with sinners. The King of Glory walked in dusty streets. Why? Because this is the heart of our King: full of grace and truth. He came to reveal the Father and to redeem His people—to come near so that we might know Him.

The King Who Emptied Himself
But becoming flesh was only the beginning of His humility. Philippians 2 says that Jesus emptied Himself—not of His divinity, but of His divine privileges. He chose the path of a servant and humbled Himself to the point of death—even death on a cross. To Roman minds, a crucified man was not a king, but a defeated criminal. Yet this is the path Jesus chose—for us. And Paul calls us to adopt this same mindset: to let go of pride, to serve with joy, to humble ourselves, even when it costs us.

The King Who Is Exalted Above All
The cross was not the end of the story. Due to His perfect obedience and sacrificial love, God highly exalted Jesus. Now, at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow—in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. Every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is not just a future promise—it is a present reality. Jesus reigns today. His Kingdom is unshakable. And we are called to live each day in light of His exalted presence.

Living in the Presence of the Servant-King
So what does this mean for us? It's more than just a beautiful story about Jesus, it’s a model for life for every follower of the King. If Jesus chose the path of humility and service, how can we do any less?

Here’s what it looks like:

• Walk in humility. Let go of pride. Ask, “How can I serve?”
• Live with awe and worship. Come before the exalted King with reverence and joy.
• Serve with joyful obedience. Reflect His heart in your home, workplace, church family, and community.
• Live with hope. No matter how dark the world becomes, our King reigns—and His Kingdom will not be shaken.

From Crown to Cross to Crown Again
We have the greatest King, not only because He reigns in glory, but because He walked among us. Not only because He holds all power, but because He chose to serve. Not only because every knee will one day bow, but because He gave His life to save us.

This is the King who calls us to follow Him, to walk in humility, to live in His presence with reverence and joy, to serve others with His heart, and to proclaim His name—until the day every knee bows and every tongue confesses: “Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Those Serving
CALL TO WORSHIP/PRAYER
Richard Jacobs
SONG LEADER
Russ Robins
LEAD LORD'S SUPPER
Jeremy Price
ASSIST LORD’S SUPPER
Brayden Grushon
Robert Zehring
Roy Pyle
James Passmore
SCRIPTURE READING
Bob Hoopes
John 1:14; Philippians 2:5-11
PREACHING
Matthew Allen
CLOSING PRAYER
Patrick Newbill
CLOSING COMMENTS
Boyd Hastings
WELCOME CENTER
Rich Walker // Jim Grushon
USHERS
Mike Rosato // Justin Spargo
COMMUNION PREP
Debbie Bumbalough
CLOSING THE BUILDING
Daniel Spargo