Sermons on Hosanna In The Highest:

From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Never Changes

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 27, 2008

People change their minds, but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

This has been a trying week for Jesus. On the first day of the Week there were shouts of excitement as Jesus rode upon the donkey into Jerusalem. The great crowd gathered around Jesus, some spreading their clothing upon the road and others cutting and gathering palm branches and spreading them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-22

Denomination: Christian Church

The Crowd Doesn't Count When It Comes To Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Discussion of the two crowds at Jerusalem - the one at the Triumphal Entry and the one at the trial before Pilate.

The Crowd Doesn’t Count When it Comes to Christ Matthew 21:6-11; 27:15-26 April 1, 2007 I’ve mentioned before that when I was younger, I made a number of foolish decisions, some of which could have cost me my life or at least land me in jail. As I was working on this message, it occurred to me ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Signed The Death Certificate

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

When did you kill Jesus?

WHO SIGNED THE DEATH CERTIFICATE LUKE 23:40-43 BUT THE OTHER ANSWERING REBUKED HIM, SAYING, DOST THOU NOT FEAR GOD, SEEING THAT THOU ART IN THE SAME CONDEMNATION AND WE INDEED JUSTLY, FOR WE RECEIVE THE DUE REWARD OF OUR DEEDS, BUT THIS MAN HATH DONE NOTHING AMISS AND HE SAID UNTO JESUS, LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Baptist

Here He Comes, There He Goes

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 30, 2007

Palm Sunday

Here He Comes … There He Goes April 1, 2007/Palm Sunday Luke 19:28-40 The texts for this Sunday that we call Palm Sunday tell us that Jesus had come into Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover Feast. According to the Jewish Faith, then and now, there are 3 great Feasts or Celebrations. Passover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Generating Something

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 15, 2011

Jesus generated a lot of different feelings and actions. In this message we look at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to see 5 things that Jesus generates in us.

Everyone knows what it is like to ride on a roller coaster; the ups and the downs and the turns and the loops. A roller coaster can be fun and exciting and it can be terrifying and cause anxiety. When I was younger I would love to go on a roller coaster. The faster it was the better it was. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sadness To Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 9, 2009

Trials and tribulations may bring sorrow, but Jesus brings us joy.

Text: Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to Him, “Rabboni!” (which is to say, Teacher). Seven days before the resurrection, there were shouts of joy along the road from Jericho to Jerusalem. The crowd recognized Jesus as King and gave Him the glory that He so deserved. The people ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Whatever

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Bible Series: Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 28, 2013

Based on History Channel's epic mini-series, The Bible, this five-part expository sermon series highlights five key events in the story of Scripture from Abraham to Jesus, using video clips from the show.

The Bible: The Triumphal Entry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/24/2013 Michael Hauge knows all about storytelling. Michael is a story and script consultant who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He’s also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Palm Sunday: Countdown To Resurrection

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 28, 2019

Palm Sunday began the final countdown to the two most important events the world has ever experienced; the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Palm Sunday: Countdown to Resurrection John 12:12-19 (NLT2) 12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

2 Sons And A Vineyard Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021

The Context of This Story is Jesus' Final Visit to Jerusalem

January 16, 2021 The Context – Jesus’s last visit to Jerusalem before His death {Matthew 21-23}: Days before, Jesus had ridden into Jerusalem on a colt and the crowds had enthusiastically escorted Him into the city, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Day Of Celebration

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 19, 2016

Three things we are celebrating today

“A Day of Celebration” March 20, 2016 Mark 11:1-10 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Everybody Is Not Your Friend Part 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 6, 2007

This sermon is one that makes it clear that everybody that is standing in your corner really is not in your corner; so therefore, everybody is not your friend.

Introduction: The word friend is a word that is often taken lightly or with no significance. Webster’s definition of friend is somebody who trusts and is fond of another. A true friend is one we can say has our back through the thick and the thin. A true friend is one that will be with you no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Everybody Loves A Parade"

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 31, 2015

This is a 5 minute message for children to be used on Palm Sunday.

How many of you have ever been to a parade? Do you like parades? What is your favorite part? We have the Chasco Fiesta parade each year. Lots of people go. There is a Christmas parade too. Well today is a special day. It’s Palm Sunday! Do you know what these are? (Hold up the palm branches.) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist