Sermons on Easter Sunday:

Proclamations In Jerusalem

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Message is about the fulfillment of hope people saw coming down the streets of Jerusalem on the day of the Triumphal entry.

PROCLAMATIONS IN JERUSALEM Mark 11 Sunday, March 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction “Place Called Hope”, by the Gaither Vocal Band, tells the story of the Prodigal Son. His story illustrates the hope people long for…that maybe, just maybe, we can be accepted, delivered, rescued even ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Palm Peace

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A Palm Sunday sermon.

Luke 19:28-40 28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Jesus To You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 26, 2007

We all have expectations of who Jesus is and what He is about. Are yours correct? Jesus’ family, friends, and even His enemies had misconceptions about His real purpose.

What is Jesus to you? It’s an honest question. A recent online poll found that 37% said Jesus may or may not have even existed and that there is no way to know for sure, 23% said that the gospels are a bunch of fictional tales, 16% say that he may have existed but so many myths have grown up around ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Wait With Me?

Contributed by Jerry Wood on Apr 22, 2008

A first person account of the final week of Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem through the crucifixion as told by a follower of Jesus.

(Simon comes out through door at back of sanctuary. Sort of stumbling about as though he has just awakened. Walks to the front and drinks some water then turns and is startled.) Oh My! I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone had come in. A thousand pardons for my rudeness but I had fallen asleep in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Soon And Coming King Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The triumphal entry had fulfillment on that day, with a view to a further fulfillment in the future when Jesus returns THe King of Kings.

THE DAY THE KING CAME Luke 19:28-35 Illustration: Every conquering hero has a parade. In 1990-91 when our armed forces returned from Desert Storm, most cities had parades for our returning heroes. In sports it is pretty much the same, the city of the winning team has a parade to honor their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 29, 2008

Commotion and confusion enveloped the city of Jerusalem because everyone followed Jesus and no one gave heed or concern to the Pharisees. Thus the Pharisees had envy and held a grudge against Jesus, which had been festering since long and had solidified f

Triumphal Entry [Palm Sunday] Matthew 21: 1 – 11 v 1 (a) Drew near Jerusalem 1st Salem 2nd Jerhu Salem + Jerhu = Jerusalem [City of Peace] (b) Mount of Olives Physical location of Christ’s Ascension & His 2nd Coming. © Sent 2 disciples - John 20: 21 Application: When God sends us on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Jesus, Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 3, 2008

This chapter provides some real contrasts between real and trumped up worship, real belief and real betrayal. It is all a part of preparing Jesus for the cross and preparing us to receive him.

John places Jesus at Ephraim, a village north of Jerusalem. Between the end of chapter 11 and here, Jesus travels back to Galilee, heals the ten lepers (Luke 17), talks to Zacchaeus (Luke 19) in Jericho on his way back to Bethany. It’s only six days until the Passover, and Jesus’ crucifixion. John ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"The Rejected Stone"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 7, 2008

A sermon for Palm Sunday

“And He began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers, and went on a journey for a long time. 10 “At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vineyard; but the vine-growers beat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Hands

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 10, 2008

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Matthew 21:1-11 Hands 21:1* ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2* saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find an ass tied, and a colt with her; untie them and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"When Emotion Is Not Enough”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 10, 2008

Using the event of the Triumphal Entry of Christ in Jerusalem, provides helps in decision making.

“When Emotion is Not Enough” March 16, 2008 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-32

Denomination: Holiness

Nailed To The Cross

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Mar 10, 2008

Palm Sunday Message that looks at Why Jesus was nailed to the Cross and what kept Him there.

NAILED TO THE CROSS (Palm Sunday Message) Acts 2:22-24 INTRODUCTON This week begins what we call “Easter Week” and my message comes from a not so typical place for an Easter Message Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem with all the people shouting “HOSANNA, blessed is He Who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Lamb

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Lessons from Palm Sunday and the Feast of Passover: We can better see what Jesus has done for us as we examine the significance of the setting of Passion Week.

The Passover Lamb Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palms Or Passion?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2008

Two thousand years ago the crowd desired Jesus to do something spectacular in Jerusalem. There are many today who would want see Jesus do something awesome or miraculous, maybe raise a dead man before taking a step to acknowledge Him as their King and Lo

Illustration: “Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, sanna, hey sanna, ho sanna sanna sanna , ho sanna, hey sanna, Hey, hey JC, JC won’t you smile at me. Jesus Christ, if you’re divine, turn my water into wine. Prove to me that you’re no fool. Walk across my swimming pool. Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Knew The Price Of The Trip

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Palm Sunday. It shows that Jesus was not the earthly king they expected, but the Godly King they could not accept. http://www.sermonlist.com

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT · People going on trips WHEN SOME PEOPLE TRAVEL · They get to the motel · And unpack everything · And put them in the drawers AND WHEN THEY GET READY TO LEAVE · They have to pack it all up again · They say that while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other