Sermons on Jerusalem Council:

Hands Of Praise For Jesus On Palm Sunday

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus rides into Jerusalem to be the answer to our Hosanna.

3.28.2021 Mark 11:1–10 1 As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples 2 and told them, “Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Sunday 2025

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 15, 2025

Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey to the cheers of the crowd.

What an Entrance! Luke 19: 28-44 Palm Sunday Pastor Jefferson Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-13-2025 What an Entrance! In college, I went to a comedy concert on campus with Michael Winslow (Police Academy) and Jay Leno. When it was time for Jay to take the stage, the lights went down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Criticism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eating Blood?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012

Blood pudding or Kosher?

Scripture: Acts 15:19-20, Leviticus 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

What a great song that was, In Christ alone. That’s the kind of song that should move us to action. If we really believe all that we just sang we should be moved and excited to get this message out to others. And I’ll bet that many of us here do have a burden for people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Message To Thyatira: The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

We live in a world of compromise where people seek their own interests at any cost. People, in a sense, sell their souls for the pleasures of the world.

Just like last time when we said that worldliness will corrupt a church, tonight we will see that compromise will also destroy a church. We live in a world of compromise where people seek their own interests at any cost. People, in a sense, sell their souls for the pleasures of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Awakening Sermon Ii - Going Back To Square One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians don't have to get caught up in the spirit of negativism if we will do a life review and return to that spirit of true love which we experienced at the outset of our Christian pilgrimage.

GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Did you play hopscotch when you were a kid? In the version I played, we diagramed a pattern of 8 or 10 squares in the dirt or on the pavement, took turns tossing an object into square one; if it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Rest And Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 6, 2022

The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days.

Rest and Work Genesis 2:1-3 Greetings: Introduction: The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days. But God was concerned about rest. Rest to our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Witness Of Forgiveness

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about it.

WITNESSES OF FORGIVENESS This morning I want to talk about obedience in being a Christian. Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

According To Truth Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

God's judgement is according to truth.

Introduction I never grow tired of the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, “Elias, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?” Elias said, “I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

"Galatians: Only One Way To Heaven” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 26, 2023

Three things can never be separated. Jesus, His words written in the Scriptures and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit brings Jesus to life, and the scriptures point us to Jesus. Separate one from the other and you will miss heaven. (Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name January 29, 2023 Text: Galatians 3:1,7-8,11 Redeemer “Galatians: Only One Way to Heaven” Paul has arrived back in Antioch from his first missionary journey after eighteen months on the road. While there, he received a report that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-8, Hebrews 2:14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Acts 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Jesus curses a fig tree as an acted out parable of the Jerusalem church leadership

Jesus curses the fig tree The Setting –Jesus enters Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, the first day of the week. He is met with great celebration. Last week we talked about the crowds cutting down branches to lay along the road like a red carpet, others even put their coats on the path ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025

The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:6, Lamentations 2:7, Psalm 74:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Lamentations 2:8, 2 Kings 25:10, 2 Chronicles 36:18, 2 Chronicles 36:7, 2 Kings 25:9, Jeremiah 52:15, Lamentations 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational