Sermons on Jerusalem And Passover:

Welcoming The King

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 11, 2008

Those who welcome Jesus as King must also learn to trust Him with their future.

Palm Sunday: Welcoming the King! Text: Matt. 21:1-17 [also see Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; and John 12:12-19] Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeking Before Hiding

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus predicts his death. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Seeking before Hiding Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-50. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. • Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present! Ill: Time video clip. Quote: • Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is mystery. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-50

Denomination: Brethren

New Meaning For Old Feasts

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007

A look at the prophetic, spiritual meaning behind the three major Feasts of the Mosaic Covenant.

In Colossians 2:16-17, we have the Apostle Paul telling the brethren that they were to no longer allow some people to tell them that they must - to be good Christians - observe the various ordinances and statutes of the old Mosaic Law. Paul explains that the various parts of the Mosaic Law have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Was Jesus Really Born, And Why It Doesn't Matter.

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 10, 2022

Delivered at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 25 Dec 2021. An in-depth study of the date of the Messiah's birth. We know it wasn't 25 December but when was it? And does the actual date really matter.

20211225 Parsha Shemot – When was Yeshua (Jesus) born and does it matter. Blessing Torah Portion – Ex 2:1-10 Haftarah - Isaiah 27:7-13 Brit Chadashah Matthew 1:18-25 Shemot is both the title for the second book from the scroll of the Torah and the title of the first Torah portion therein. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3, Exodus 12:2

Denomination: *other

The Upper Room

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2020

One of the last things Jesus did with His inner circle was to institute the Lord's Supper. Jesus made a choice that would change the destiny of mankind forever! The choice Jesus made has will force us to make a choice concerning Him.

The Upper Room Luke 22:14-23 One of the last things Jesus did with His inner circle was to institute the Lord's Supper. Jesus made a choice that would change the destiny of mankind forever! The choice Jesus made has will force us to make a choice concerning Him. SLIDE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 8 - Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

Very graphic descriptions of the judgements of The Day of the LORD are given by Isaiah. These affect the whole world in the Tribulation period that happens after the removal of the Church in the Rapture. That time of wrath on a sinful, unrepentant world is covered in this series.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 8 - ISAIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:17-23, Revelation 6:12, Revelation 8:5, Revelation 11:13, Revelation 11:19, Revelation 16:18-19, Matthew 24:7, Isaiah 34:1-8, Revelation 11:15, Revelation 6:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah's Memorial Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 14, 2012

The Lord's Supper is a memorial that ought to change our lives.

A Messiah's Memorial Text: Matt. 26:17-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: A few years ago, Tina and I visited a memorial that said, "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Methodist

Dare To Worship Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

A Palm Sunday sermon calling people to true worship by excitedly anticipating and then really meeting our gentle king.

Dare to Worship Again – “Up From The Grave” Lent 2003 John 12:12-19 April 13, 2003 Intro: On the way home from church one day, a family was complaining about the service they had just attended: “The music was sure awful today,” said the mom. “Yes, and I thought that young half-bald preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006

How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Is Missing

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 19, 2004

A message encouraging all of us that we do not allow Jesus to be missing from our lives.

When Jesus Is Missing Luke 2:41-49 Introduction: Some times while doing something which is right, and good, we forget the most important thing. That can be said of Joseph, and Mary and what occurs in our text today. Joseph, Mary and Jesus had left their home in Nazareth and traveled approx 70 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Left Jesus Behind ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Luke 2:40-3:1 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Text: Luke 2:40 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

A King’s Reception

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 3, 2012

Those who receive Jesus the King must learn to honor Him for who He is and seek to be like Him.

A King’s Reception Text: Matthew 21:1-17 Intro: The account of what is often called the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday is found in all four Gospels. It is in Matt. 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12. It is a very important event because Jesus gives a vivid picture of Himself as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hi-Yo Silver

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 19, 2002

We need to make sure we follow the right leader

Hi-Yo Silver Once upon a time there was a very sick man. He had gone to many doctors, undergone numerous tests, and was prescribed lots of medicine. But he was still very sick. He tried ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 5, 2018

Using Jesus reaction in the temple, the idea of being a consumer of a religion versus a worshipper of God is explored.

Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God