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Another Kind Of King Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

based on 74 ratings

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Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus as the promised king, the humble king, and the unexpected king.

Note: This sermon was introduced with scene 49 from the play "Traveling Light." As Americans, most of us don’t like kings very much. After all, that’s why we fought a revolutionary war in 1776, to be free of the tyranny of a king. Even though the king might be a benevolent king, he’s still a king ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Barren Temple Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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Christ’s cursing of the fig tree and "cleansing" of the temple caution us about living our lives by mere appearances and trusting in anything other than Jesus.

Appearances can be deceiving. I was reminded of this several years ago when I was waiting in line at a McDonalds with two of my sons. A guy came into McDonalds who looked really suspicious. He had long hair, tattoos everywhere, several body piercings, and he just looked scary. This guy seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lords Supper Or Last Supper

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

based on 85 ratings

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AT the Last Supper we see the fulfillment in the NT. But it is yet to be completed when we get to heaven.

Last Supper or Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:20-30 The Last Supper as it is commonly called is recalled in most churches every Sunday. For us it is a reminder of what the Lord had done on our behalf. In this passage we see the prophecy of the betrayal, and we see the promise of Jesus that he will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exploiting The Message Of Salvation

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 21, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The custodians of Temple worship were exploiting true worshippers coming to God. As custodians of the gospel we need to make sure we don’t do the same thing

John 2:13-22 - Exploiting the Message of Salvation A few years ago as we were leading up to the new millennium, I watched in disbelief as a famous television evangelist made the following statement to the thousands who packed the auditorium in front of him „X ¡§The Lord has told me it is only those ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

We Had Hoped...distraught By The Cross Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 23, 2003

based on 127 ratings

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This sermon takes a look at the cross through the eyes of the disciples and how the cross which was originally one of suffering and shame became one of rejoicing and elation.

How could they have been so wrong. One by one they each chose to leave everything and to answer the call to follow Jesus and become fishers of men. For 3 brief years they watched in anticipation as Jesus worked miracles and taught with authority. Peter even stated that Jesus was indeed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-52

Denomination: Methodist

"Come On In" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

based on 31 ratings

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Jesus gave us access to God.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 “Come on In” Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 118 has long been associated with Palm Sunday. Verses 26-27 say, “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord...with boughs in hand, join in the festal procession.” It is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

based on 354 ratings

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This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Have That Belongs To God?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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If you are a Christian who has something that belongs to God, Time, Talent, Money, secret sin or a painful past, it’s time to uncover those things and give them back to God.

We begin in the Book of Joshua chapter 5:1 Joshua’s Hebrew name means “God is our Salvation” The Hebrew name Joshua is rendered in the Greek as Iesous which we pronounce in English as “Jesus”. So the names Joshua and Jesus are the same and have the meaning “God is our Salvation.” The Children of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day Of Cheers And Tears Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

based on 351 ratings

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When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.

A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

Wdjd? What Did Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Mar 30, 2003

based on 530 ratings

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9th in the series "Conversations With Jesus." By washing the disciples feet Jesus demonstrated what’s important about servanthood.

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003

based on 158 ratings

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We will look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and discover three important principles for our lives.

Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 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. If anyone says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 2, 2003

based on 239 ratings

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A look at the various people in the crowd on Palm Sunday

(I began this message with the triumphal entry scene from Jesus Christ SuperStar 2000) I don’t know how you feel about the Musical Jesus Christ Super Star, but for me that is probably the scene that best depicts what happened on that Palm Sunday so many years ago. The crowd pushing in trying to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

Excitement

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 8, 2003

based on 147 ratings

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A Sermon for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 "Excitement" 11:1 ¶ And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 2 and said to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Red Carpet

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Would Be Crucified Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 10, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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the prediction of the melting and crucifixion of Christ

April 9, 2003 Psalm 22:14-16 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted away within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

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