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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
This sermon explores the depth of Mark 11:1-11, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and Jesus' mission as revealed in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
Welcome, beloved congregation. There is a certain warmth that comes from gathering together in His name, a warmth that is kindled by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd, we are a community. We are not just a gathering, we are a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-11
Topics: Following Jesus' Revolution, Defying Norms
How are we to understand and apply the events of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem? Let's look at the background for Palm Sunday and then observe how we can be more like Jesus.
Today is traditionally known as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Jesus was crucified, buried and raised. This day is celebrated as the day of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. I hope you have a Bible handy and will follow along. We will look at several passages of scripture in our lesson. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-48
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Palms Sunday - Doing the best I can is NOT what God is looking for. Looking for a different take of Palm Sunday? Here it is.
Over 2000 years ago the Sadducees had a tradition they believed the Messiah would show up four days before Passover. They kept the gates of the Temple open so that he could walk right into his rightful place. Hebrew nationalistic fervor was always at its peak on this particular day. The Romans ...read more
Scripture: Mark 11:1-29
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.
Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Denomination: Lutheran
It was a mark of honor for a host to provide a servant to wash a guest’s feet; it was a breach of hospitality not to provide for it. This was a job done by lowest slaves or servants. It was necessary because people wore sandals and did most of their travel by foot.
TITLE: WASH YOUR DIRTY FEET SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:1-17 Have you ever had that uncomfortable moment when someone asks you to help them? You really don’t want to help, but you’re stuck. You’re not sure what to say to get out of helping. Maybe they are moving, and you know they ...read more
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Denomination: Baptist
A leader is not automatically the honored guest. He or she must take the lowest seat at the table and learn to serve others. Only then, will Jesus move that person higher. If someone grabs the best seat, he or she will be moved lower.
This evening’s message is entitled “A Head Table Mentality,” and it’s taken from a parable that discusses the valued position of the meek and lowly. This parable promotes Christ-like leadership over the worldly model of leadership in which power and control seems to be the normal style. Kenneth ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:7-11
She asked for the head of John the Baptist. It was to be brought on a platter, the same as the other entries at this feast. So John was beheaded; becoming the first of many to die in this fashion. Many dying by even more horrible methods.
Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee Lesson: Herod Beheads John Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:7-9 -Matthew-(Matthew 14.1-12) 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard of the fame of Jesus, Herod was no doubt informed of Christ’s miracles and preaching. At the same time He was being ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 7:7-9
Baptism, which should be a uniting part of faith, seems to have divided us instead. This is a first step of faith and an entry point into Christ where discipleship begins.
We are living in confused times, are we not? Our government doesn’t seem to know what a marriage is, or that an unborn baby is a real person. Where do we go to decide such things? We have a wide array of institutions and individuals claiming to be churches or Christians, but believing and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20
On Palm Sunday, the people hailed Christ's entry into Jerusalem. But they were looking for a king and a prophet, and not also a priestly Christ, leading to dissapointment when Christ suffered and died.
On a spring afternoon, two thousand years ago, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. “Hosanna!” Amid shouts of praise to God and acclamation of His own dominion, he rode on. “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.” Unswervingly, he proceeded the two miles from ...read more
Denomination: Anglican
This sermon will explore Jesus' courageous entry into Jerusalem, his authority over all things, and challenge listeners to consider if they have given him authority over their lives.
Main idea: Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey knowing full well he would trigger the religious and political authorities. Jesus’ mission required him to demonstrate incredible courage regardless of the reactions of others. He is Lord, the absolute authority over all things. The question is, does ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Topics: Courageous Faith, Divine Authority, Self-Giving Love
It was reported by official Soviet channels upon their entry into space in 1961 that the Russian Cosmonaut who first traveled into space said these words: “I went up to space, but I didn’t encounter God.”
Jesus stayed on the earth for forty days after His resurrection. Now, forty days is a long time. If Jesus rose on March 27, this would place His ascension from earth on May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). America has holidays that mark the birth of Jesus (Christmas), the death of Jesus (Good Friday), and the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:35-53
This is an alernative to talk 14 of the Alpha course. Each course we do talk 14 in church with our guests present so I need a number of versions of it for the regular attenders! Basically this is: lose your life to save it.
How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - lose your life to save it Mat 16:24-28 (An alternative talk for Alpha talk 14, for our Alpha Sunday ) WBC 13/11/05pm Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28
As Jesus makes his way toward Jerusalem and the Triumphant Entry of Palm/Passion Sunday he makes an important stop in Jericho to have dinner with Zacchaeus the Innocent. How many times in life do we jump to the wrong conclusions?
Zacchaeus the “Innocent” “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through town. 2 A man there named Zacchaeus, a ruler among tax collectors, was rich. 3 He was trying to see who Jesus was, but, being a short man, he couldn’t because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and climbed ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:1-9
On that day Jesus made His “Triumphant Entry” into Jerusalem He was sending a message. He was showing the world. . . He is the Ultimate King! Part 3 of a 4 part series.
The Ultimate Christ Series (Part 3 of 4) Mitchell Skelton The Ultimate King Luke 19:28–44 INTRODUCTION What do you think of when you envision the president, a king, or some other person of such high authority? Our own president and other rulers of nations show their authority and purpose in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
A Palm Sunday sermon exploring why Jesus wept at His triumpal entry into Jerusalem and how we can respond to Him in ways that Honor our true King.
“To Honor A King” Luke 19:41-44 Do you love a parade? Billy Graham wrote in "The Key To Personal Peace" “One of the powerful, enduring images that my wife, Ruth, and I have of our early years together is of the ticker-tape parades in New York City celebrating the end of WWII. The war was finally ...read more
Scripture: Luke 19:41-44
Denomination: Mennonite
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