Sermons on Celebration Sunday:

Palm Sunday 2021 - Fomo: Fear Of Missing Out

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 23, 2021

This message examines the crowd that welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem and then in just a few days, cried out for His crucifixion. What drove them to make such a change? What drives us to do the same?

Palm Sunday 2021 FOMO: Fear of Missing Out Scripture: Mark 11:1-10; Mark 15:7-15 Welcome back New Light – it’s a blessing to be able to worship in this place together once again! Today is Palm Sunday, the day we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem before His crucifixion and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Mark 15:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Keep From Singing"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrating Christmas When You Don’t Get What You Want Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 11, 2011

How do we celebrate Christmas when we have wanted something so badly but then we don’t get it? We need to understand what celebrating Christmas is all about. Sometimes not getting what we want helps us to understand sacrifice and then we can truly under

Celebrating Christmas when we don’t get what we want Transition slide Christmas shopping is in full swing. People are making lists, checking them twice. In our house we do a grab bag among ourselves. We draw a name out of a hat and buy that person something. We have a running text message that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Christmas Good For The Economy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 25, 2023

In the well-known "A Charlie Brown Christmas, Charlie, who is upset about the commercialism of Christmas cried out: "What is Christmas all about?" How would you answer him?

Is Christmas good for the Economy? 1 Peter 3:15 It’s that time of the year again. Black Friday sales are everywhere. We are beckoned to go out and buy gifts for our loved ones. Businesses everywhere are hoping for good sales this season. It is known as Black Friday because it is during this season ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter Preparations - Part 3

Contributed by Todd Blair on Apr 16, 2022

Palm Sunday Sermon

Have you ever done anything that you knew was going to be painful but would ultimately be for your benefit? Maybe you started an exercise program and you knew it would be difficult but you needed to get back in shape or lose some weight. Or maybe you underwent some surgery you knew you needed even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Risen Savior Of The World! Series

Contributed by Rev.dr.vijay Raju on Mar 30, 2024

Indeed, Jesus is risen! This is the joyful proclamation that Christians worldwide celebrate on Easter Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus is the central event of the Christian faith, and it is a source of hope, joy, and victory for all who believe.

"Today, we come together to celebrate the most consequential event in Christian history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This event changed everything, giving us hope, redemption, and the promise of eternal life. The resurrection is the cornerstone of our faith and the ultimate proof that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise Parade

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 4, 2020

Simple message about how Palm Sunday was a Praise before the Victory

Praise Parade Theme: To show the importance of praise before the victory. Text: Mark 11:1 - 11 Mar 11:1-11 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage* and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; (2) and He said to them, "Go into the village opposite you; and as soon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Take A Break

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 26, 2010

In this crazy time obsessed world is it time to reclaim God's gift of a Sabbath Rest?

What a crazy world that we live in. You ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus, Kids, A Donkey And The Other Palm Sunday Volunteers Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 21, 2024

What an amazing day it was when the Jewish Passover began that year. The year Jesus voluntarily rode a donkey into Jerusalem at the beginning of the week. But there were other volunteers that day that assisted Jesus. What do they teach us about Jesus and following Him?

What an amazing day it was when the Jewish Passover began that year. The year Jesus voluntarily rode a donkey into Jerusalem at the beginning of the week. The great celebration of Passover every year marked the commemoration of the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery from the Egyptians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Jesus Donkey Taught Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 2, 2019

Palm Sunday message that plays out like a great movie.

Lessons Jesus donkey taught us John 12:12-19 Introduction- Turn with me to John chapter 12 Prayer- Father, Help us to reflect on Palm Sunday and Jesus coming into Jerusalem to finish his mission and then move toward the celebration of Easter as believers to thank the Lord for all He does for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how hard we try, understanding the concept of the Trinity is uncomprehendible

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 4:34

Denomination: Episcopal

First Sunday Of Christmas & Feast Of St John

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Dec 23, 2020

How St John can inspire us to share the good news of Christ

In the name of the Living God, Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today as we gather for the first Sunday after Christmas, we also take the time to celebrate St. John the apostle and evangelist. But before we talk about John, we should begin by breaking the stigma of what evangelist means, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

Hosanna! Hosanna! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

This morning is part 1, of a 3 part series. Today as we examine the Triumphal Entry, I’d like us to consider a few key points. Key verses found: Matthew 21:1 (1-17) Zechariah 9:9

Today as we examine the Triumphal Entry, I’d like us to consider a few key points. Key verses found: Matthew 21:1 (1-17) Zechariah 9:9 Title of todays’ message is Hosanna! Hosanna! • The shouts of Hosanna and the prophesy • The Gospel harmony of the Triumphal Entry • The importance of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Do You Know Who You Are?

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Apr 16, 2011

By understanding who Christ is to us, we can embrace who we are to God.

Do You Know Who You Are? Mark 2: 23-28 NRSV This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Let us pray. When reading this passage of scripture, you may wonder, OK so why would she pick this passage of scripture to use during lent. Well, this passage of scripture is significant because of one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:23-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019

THIS IS A PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE LOOKING AT JESUS' ARRIVAL IN JERUSALEM THROUGH THE EYES OF MATTHEW.

THE ARRIVAL OF THE KING MATTHEW 21:1-17 APRIL 14, 2019 A PASTOR’S SON CAME TO HIM AND ASKED IF HE COULD USE HIS DAD’S CAR. HIS DAD LOOKED AT THE YOUNG MAN AND SAID, “I’LL LET YOU USE THE CAR IF YOU COMPLETE THESE THREE REQUIREMENTS. FIRST: GET YOUR GRADES UP. SECOND: KEEP YOUR ROOM CLEAN. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist