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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Servanthood

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 23, 2002
    based on 257 ratings
     | 24,416 views

    A Maundy Thursday Sermon

    Maundy Thursday Sermon John 13:1-17, 31b-35 Servanthood 4 rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel. 5* Then he poured water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which he was girded. 16* Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Declare If You Know Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    The Palm Sunday crowds, like Job’s friends, shouted their slogans too glibly, communicating only popularity and prejudice, substituting religiosity and mere activity for knowing Jesus personally.

    Declare if you know. Declare. Interesting word, “Declare”. It suggests that when we communicate, there are a variety of levels at which we can speak. There are different intensities we can use when we want to say something. Some folks merely suggest. They offer timid little ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    My Appointed Time: Celebrate!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 257 ratings
     | 34,982 views

    On Good Friday our Lord celebrated the Passover with His disciples.

    MY APPOINTED TIME: CELEBRATE! Matthew 26:17-30 INTRO.- ILL.- A doctor asked his new patient if she had been to any other doctor about her complaint before coming to see him. She said, "No, but I did go to my druggist." "Well, that shows just how much sense some people have! And what sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tale Of Two Crowds

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon, but applicable to other times of year!

    A Tale of Two Crowds Matthew 21:6-11, 27:15-26 March 24, 2002 Introduction Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous, and can become murderous in an instant. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Did Jesus Do?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to get us back!

    What Did Jesus Do? TEXT: Philippians 2:8 “And in human form he obediently humbled himself even further by dying a criminal’s death on a cross.” MAIN THEME/TOPIC: What did Jesus do during Holy Week? He got ready to die for our salvation! MAIN POINT: Holy Week is the final week in God’s plan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,789 views

    A Good Friday Meditation.

    John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray a picture of evil.... The unfair trial, the agony of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    What Kind Of King Is He?

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,677 views

    Discover three good reasons for why we owe our allegiance to Christ as King.

    Susan and I were driving to different places on Friday and Saturday, and we saw quite a few palm tree plants sticking out of people’s cars. Now there were not as many as Christmas trees during Christmas season. But there were a few, and they looked like large green feathers. Today is Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus Is Worthy Of Our Praise

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,210 views

    Palm Sunday 2002 This sermon proclaims Jesus’ worthiness, intermingled with corporate praise

    Palm Sunday 2002 Jesus’ Praises are “For Crying Out Loud!” Luke 19:28-40 Colossians 1:15-20 Read the Story This picture of praise with wild abandon – so much so that the religious people were non too pleased. The people praised for all the miracles Someone gave up their donkey – like giving up ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Uninvited Guest

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,685 views

    There was a guest at the Passover with Jesus and his disciples who was not invited, but showed up anyway.

    The Uninvited Guest Luke 22:14-30 14Then at the proper time Jesus and the twelve apostles sat down together at the table. 15Jesus said, “I have looked forward to this hour with deep longing, anxious to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins. 16For I tell you now that I won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Restoring Conisistency

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,523 views

    Jesus demonstrated that preparation for Easter demands consistency regarding the Temple & its services. Thus, Restoring consistency to worship requires conformity to...

    RESTORING CONSISTENCY—Mark 11:15-18 Restoring consistency/harmony to a place of worship. Jesus demonstrated the need for consistency regarding the Temple & its services. All aspects surrounding worship must be consistent. What consistencies are to characterize God’s place of worship? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    A Carpet Made Of Coats Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,785 views

    An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. On Palm Sunday, those who recognized Jesus honored Him. We can do the same when we follow their example.

    His Name Is Jesus – Part 4 March 24, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community will affirm Jesus’ identity. INTRODUCTION ILLUS - Picabo Street first joined the U.S. Ski Team when she was only 17. She went on to become the only American skier to ever win the World Cup downhill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edward Frey avatar

    The Pathway Of Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,143 views

    Christ knew the road to Jerusalem, but he also knew the journey. This is true of the paths we walk in this life.

    THE PATHWAY OF PALM SUNDAY Ask people to describe life and most will depict it in the same way, as a path or road. The reason is simple: life is like a journey. It’s a voyage from one experience to the next – from one tribulation to triumph and back again. Once again, we have gathered together ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    From The Parade To Being Betrayed Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday.

    From the Parade to Being Betrayed! Thesis: Jesus went from being praised on Sunday to being betrayed by Friday. Texts: Luke 19:28-47 28After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Architect Of The Cross

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 20,531 views

    Who was ultimately responsible for Jesus going to the Cross?

    "The Architect of the Cross" Introduction: I was reading through this week from Matthew chapter 21 the account of Jesus entering into Jerusalem in triumph - the event that we celebrated last week on Palm Sunday - and my attention was drawn to verse 10, where it says: "And when He had come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Know Your Schemes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Poetic reflection for Maundy Thursday, in which the Jesus who is about to go to the cross tells His disciples that He knows their schemes to harm, their unwillingness to travel difficult roads, and their failure to accept the burden of testimony, so that

    "Oh, I know your thoughts, and your schemes to wrong me. ... Have you not asked those who travel the roads, and do you not accept their testimony?” ‘Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me." They began to be distressed and to say to him one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist