Sermons on entry of jesus:

The Coming Of Shiloh

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2013

A meditation before communion.

THE COMING OF SHILOH. Genesis 49:8-12. (A meditation before communion). In prophesying that Judah (whose name means Praise) would be the one whom his brethren would praise, the dying patriarch Jacob was foretelling the coming of Messiah. More than this, he foresaw the triumphal entry of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Donkey Who Thought He Was A Horse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2010

In Luke, when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, the crowds cheer Him--though they have no idea what the next few days will bring. Tne King has come to pay a ransom: the ransom for human sin. So, let us cheer His triumphal entry, but be a

Luke 19:28-40 Luke 23:1-49 “The Donkey who Thought He was a Horse” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There is nothing dignified about a donkey! We can look at him from any angle and we will fail to find what we might call a sense of ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving At The Gate Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2016

Pilgrim feasts, triumphant entry, and the sacrifice of praise.

THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1-2). The leader of the pilgrims cries out to the gateman of the Temple: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” (Psalm 118:19). ...read more

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

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Your Election - 1 Peter 1:1-2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 23, 2024

Election is for the purpose of praise, pity, and passion, as we see in Jesus’ example at the Triumphal Entry.

1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the chosen strangers of dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 according to (?at?) the foreknowledge of God the Father, through (??) the sanctification of the Spirit, for (e??) obedience and sprinkling by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Seeing Jesus Again For The First Time

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jun 26, 2007

The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with an impromptu parade. Mary Magdalene remembered how the shopkeepers and pilgrims, in Jerusalem for th

Seeing Jesus Again for the First Time Chuck Warnock, Senior Pastor Chatham Baptist Church Chatham, VA www.chathambc.net Text: John 20:10-18 The events of the past week were a blur for Mary Magdalene. Only a week ago, she and dozens of Jesus’ followers celebrated his entry into Jerusalem with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna In The Highest Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 25, 2018

Jesus entered Jerusalem triumphantly just days prior to the crucifixion. Many were overjoyed with the Lord that day, but the cries of Hosanna would soon fade and another cry would be heard - Crucify! I am thankful for the commitment of our Lord.

Hosanna in the Highest Mark 11: 1-11 Our text deals with a significant moment and time in the life of Jesus. Most title this passage – the triumphal entry. It begins what has come to be known as Passion Week. The Lord makes His initial entrance into Jerusalem, preparing to offer Himself on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship--As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 12, 2017

For once, Jesus is worshiped appropriately and publicly for who He actually was. Authentic worship results in our obeying Jesus completely, loving others impartially and praising Him wholeheartedly, and when we do, the world asks, Who is This?

Eyewitness to the Messiah Worship—as It Was Meant to Be Matthew 21:1-11 In this fallen world, we all experience some good news, and then some bad news. Sometimes they good news and the bad news comes at the same time. Here are a few examples of what can happen for pastors. Good News: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

In The Temple

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

The significance of the blind and lame, and the children coming to Jesus "in the temple" in parallel with Matthew's calling to follow Jesus.

In the Temple Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Text: Matthew 21:14-16 I imagine most of you know that when a pastor begins to develop a message, most pastors - at least most that I know - they BEGIN with the text. Before they get into all kinds of commentaries and extra-biblical sources, they look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Day Jesus Wept - The Day Of Visitation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2021

What a tragedy it is when God visits His people and many of them miss His visitation! Take advantage of the move of God during this difficult season. God is still speaking!

Introduction: The Christmas carol ask the question, Do you see what I see?, Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, Do you know what I know?, In your palace wall mighty king, Do you know what I know?, A child, a child Shivers in the cold, Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-45, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

What Were You Doing When Jesus Passed By? Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon raises the question about what the Pharisees were doing when jesus passed by? And then consequently asks, what were we doing when Jesus came near to us!

I. (1) An old Jewish story tells of the reaction of a learned rabbi to the excited announcement by a member of his congregation: "The Messiah has come! He is in our city now!" "Really?," mused the rabbi. Going to the window, the rabbi looked out on the city and observed: "I see no difference!" You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Palm Sunday, The Innocence Project Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2025

This series looks at how, beginning on Palm Sunday, how Jesus was wrongfully convicted because of official misconduct.

In 1992, attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, founded an organization called the Innocence Project, which has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. The mission of the Innocence project is defined this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-20, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passion Week Act I: Triumphing Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 11, 2005

This is on the Triumphal Entry.

Intro to Passion Week series. It is the most important week in history. All Gospels climax at this point. Matthew – 8 chs. Mark – 6 chs. Luke – 5½ chs. John – 9½ chs. 29 chs in all. Compare that with 4 on the first 30 years of Jesus’ life including his birth. Read Matthew 21:1-11. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' Last Visit To The Temple

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2023

There is no doubt that Jesus' last temple visit was less than positive. It had become a den of thieves. However after he cleansed that temple it once again became a House of Prayer.

After the Triumphal Entry of Jesus through the Eastern Gate, the scripture records that he then left the city of Jerusalem and went to stay the night at the home of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus. Then the next morning he set out once again to go to Jerusalem, about 2 miles away. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13, Matthew 21:14-16, Luke 19:47-48, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Matter. The Trial Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2016

It matters, yes, even the trials of Jesus matter!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are quickly closing in on Easter, and as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we have been examining why the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus matter. • The fact that Jesus was born of a virgin, that He was in Bethlehem, that He is was from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed