Sermons on Jerusalem And Passover:

Eyes To See Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 19, 2009

Jesus opens the eyes of the blind man, but brings blindness to those who see... Hmmmm. Only by faith can we truly see, and only through Jesus can we come to receive our sight.

(The audio version skips the review and includes a second application as an ending). John 9 Views of a Blind Man It’s time for a brief review of John’s gospel before we move into the ninth chapter. 1. John introduces Jesus differently than any other gospel: He is the Word of God, who is with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"you May Go -- Your Son Will Live" (Message 10 In Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021

This is the message of Jesus healing the Royal Official's son, even from a distance.

THE HEALING OF THE OFFICIAL’S SON John 4:43-54 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 21, 2021 Maplewood Manor March 25, 2021 Sermon 10 In 2021 Series on Gospel of John Video Link: https://youtu.be/aCT27izOElU INTRODUCTION: 1.) After Jesus encounter with the Samaritan woman and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54, Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do You Say Thank You To A King

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 20, 2000

First Person Narrative of Leper who went back to say thank you for healing.

How do you thank a King? Luke 17:11-19 It's been three weeks since my wife touched me again. It had been three long years. I didn't know if I would ever feel her touch again. I didn't know if I would ever feel the touch of another human being ever again during those three years. But then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Let's Go To A Parade Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021

People have a parade as Jesus enters Jerusalem for the final week of his life. There were many expectations in the crowd.

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8223336 Disney Screaming Fan experiences * In the 90’s Disney World would invite church groups to come out to the parks and hotels and play the part of “screaming fans” for their convention guests. * ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feast Of Weeks - Pentecost Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 18, 2022

Seeing Jesus in the midst of the 7 feasts of Israel

The Feast of Weeks Leviticus 23:15-22 March 20, 2022 Today we’re looking at the 4th of the 7 Feasts of Israel. There’s really a lot to unpack in this Jewish festival, so we’re going to get right into it. The Feast of Weeks is probably the best known of the Jewish feasts as it corresponds to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does It Mean For Us To Read "where The Body Is, There Also The Vultures Will Gather"?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2025

Worshipers of false gods, to the Hebrew mind, were idiots. But that is not the whole story.

Friday of the Thirty-second Week Integral Our Introit antiphon today is a prayer that both our Hebrew forefathers and we would recognize as one we are at least tempted to use daily: Let my prayer come into your presence; incline your ear to my cry for help, O Lord. It is from psalm 88, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37, Psalm 19:2-5, Mark 13:14-19, Matthew 24:16-21, Romans 1:18-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Glory In The Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory in The Triumphant Entry

Reading: John chapter 12 verses 12-17. Ill: • After going on a diet, a woman was really feeling good about herself; • Especially when she was able to fit into a pair of jeans she had outgrown long ago. • "Look, look!" she shouted while running downstairs to show her husband. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-17

Denomination: Brethren

Judas: The Man Who Decided To Do Wrong Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 2, 2003

Timeless principles from the life of Judas about the devastation brought about by a choice following the pathway of sin.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 60 Judas: The Man Who Decided To Do Wrong. Luke 22:1-6 Today we associate the name, Judas with treachery. But it has not always been so. In fact the name, Judas, which means “the praise of God” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For You Consumes Him Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

His love has arrived and he desperately desires for it to fall on you. Are you sold out to his love or are you selling out?

Zeal for You Consumes Him John 2:12-25 Pastor Jim Luthy After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found men selling ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Highest Hill In The World - Calvary, Golgotha

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 13, 2008

Calvary’s Simon - compelled. Calvary’s Soldiers - calloused. Calvary’s Suffering - Complete! How to renew a passion for the Passion of Christ. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

The Highest Hill in the World Matthew 27:31-43 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighestHill.html In Latin it is called Calvary. In Hebrew, Golgotha, or “place of the skull.” If you look carefully you can see it...an eerie image...a symbol of death. It’s not a very high hill geographically, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:31-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Cup Of Salvation

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“an Anointing, Another Plot, And A Parade” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2016

With Jesus' death only days away, Mary gives an extravagant gift in gratitude and thanksgiving while the leaders continue to plot Jesus' death and the Passover crowds throw a parade in Jesus' honor.

1 24 2016 “An Anointing, Another Plot, and a Parade” John 12: 1-19 In our last study we saw the Plot of the Pompous High Priest Caiaphas as well as his unknowing but true prophecy in John 11:49-50: "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Paying Attention?

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 3, 2002

Many times we wonder if God ever speaks in today’s world, but the real question might be, are we really paying attention?

In a book called "Directions", James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Concern That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 8, 2006

This is the third message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

The Concern that Never Dies —John 19:16-27 John was the only disciple who stood by Jesus until the very end. I am reminded of Ben E. King’s 1986 hit song “Stand by Me”: When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we see No, I won’t be afraid Oh, I won’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Methodist