Sermons on Jerusalem:

Two Parades

Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 26, 2015

Two Parades that week. The triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the walk down the Via Dolorosa.

Two Parades Mark 15:16-24 There were two parades that day. The first was in the morning. Downtown was decked out in Red, White, and Blue bunting and American Flags. Yellow ribbons tied in oversize bows were wrapped around utility pools, parking meters and any object that couldn’t be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

"Is It Nothing To You" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 10, 2011

A look at Jeremiah’s question about the condition of Jerusalem and how it applies today

I. The CRY THAT WE MUST HEAR A. The TRAGEDY IN WHICH SO MANY LIVE B. The TESTIMONY FOR WHICH SO MANY LOOK II. The CHARGE THAT WE MUST HEED A. The INDIFFERENCE THAT GOD DETEST B. The INVOLVEMENT THAT GOD DESIRES III. The COMMAND THAT WE MUST HONOR A. The WILL OF CHRIST TO BE SEEN ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Wedding Blessing Temple Cleasning Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 5 from John covering the wedding and Cana and the temple cleansing at Jerusalem.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 1999 “Wedding Blessing / Temple Cleansing” REVIEW The first chapter of John is like the overture to a grand symphony. John introduces us, in this first chapter, to nearly every theme he will explore throughout his writing. I. Initial presentation of the Word and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, John 2:1-12, John 3:13-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Haggai (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 9, 2021

LOCATION: Jerusalem; TIME: 520BC (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries)

Rebuke for negligence; Haggai was trying to encourage them to complete the rebuilding of the Temple and to overcome the outward harassment and conflict against them. This is why they had not been prospering. It brought a quick response from the people. (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) With help ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Zephaniah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 25, 2021

Day of Judgment on Judah, Judgments on Judah’s Enemies, Woe to Jerusalem and the Nations

CHAPTER 1 The word of the LORD which came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah: 2 “I will completely remove all things From the face of the [a]earth,” declares the LORD. THIS IS A STRONG WARNING 3 “I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Hearken To My Words Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue.

Hearken To My Words” Acts 2:12-22 A great event is taking place in our text today. Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue. In the last words of verse 11 “…we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” We ask; what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Your King Is Coming”

Contributed by John Newton on May 4, 2025

As he rides into Jerusalem, Jesus is greeted by a crowd of admirers waving palm branches

The ancient world out of which our Scriptures arose was a succession of mighty empires that swept across the Middle East. There had been the Egyptian Empire (1560-1069 BC), followed by the Assyrian Empire (1300-612 BC), after which came the Persian Empire (550-330 BC). But by far the greatest of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Book Of Mark #61

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This scripture passage takes place on a Sabbath morning in the city of Jerusalem at the temple site.

Perhaps there is a line of people getting ready to enter the temple for worship. The line leads to a small square room lined with metal collection boxes. The boxes have metal horns extending out of them so the giver can walk by these boxes and drop their coins in these long horns that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Stony The Road We Trod:

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 12, 2022

Jesus’ “going up” to Jerusalem is a public event, interpreted by Luke as a royal entry.

It is that “slash” day again—as in Palm/Passion Sunday—as in trying to capture two seemingly distinct moods and experiences in one act of worship. It is almost impossible to do, it seems. If we lean toward the Palm Sunday experience and emphasize the exuberance of the triumphal entry into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Reflection B.9 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / The Siege Of Jerusalem By Rome

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The story of the siege of Jerusalem by Rome reminds us that God judges. But it also tells us that in a time of judgement, God protects his people.

In an earlier 'Reflection' I mentioned that I would include a few Reflections on notable events in Christian history, mainly to give us a bit of variety. Today we’re going to have the first of those. The event is the siege of Jerusalem. In 66 A.D. a Roman prefect attempted to seize money ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

At The Time When Kings Go Out To War...david Remained In Jerusalem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 1, 2011

If we want to avoid sin, then be in the place where God has appointed you to be

NR 30-07-06 In the spring when kings go out to war 2 Samuel 11:1-11:27 Have you ever thought what is meant in the Lord’s Prayer when Jesus said: “Lead us not into temptation….” (Mt 6:13) Have you ever asked any of these questions? i. Does God tempt us? ii. Is temptation a sin? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Message – Sons Of Korah – Psalm 87 – God Loves Zion (Jerusalem) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2022

This wonderful Psalm focusses on Zion, the Lord’s foundation there, and the glorious promises for the future. Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God. Blessing becomes part of the surrounding nations.

MESSAGE – SONS OF KORAH – PSALM 87 – GOD LOVES ZION ZION WILL BE BLESSED IN A COMING DAY Psalm 87:0 A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song. Psalm 87:1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. Psalm 87:2 The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the other dwelling places of Jacob. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:32, Jeremiah 33:16, Isaiah 19:23-25, Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jun 17, 2004

Part 1 It was on the Day of Pentecost that the Holy Spirit was poured out on 120 Followers of Christ gathered in an Upper Room in Jerusalem. Pentecost is not a Denomination, but is an Experience every Blood – Bought Child of God Should Receive.

THE PROMISE OF PENTECOST Part 1 of 2 Acts 2:1-4; 12-18; 37-39. Last Sun. on the Religious Calendar was Pentecost Sunday!!! What in the world is Pentecost??? The word “ Pentecost” designates the 50th day after Passover, which was a Feast Day. Also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-18, Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Bondage Verses Freedom Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 12, 2009

The proposition that only those who by faith accept God’s promise are children of God is given its last defense with an appeal to Scripture interpretation. It appeals to Scripture to again prove that Christians are not under law.

GALATIANS 4:21-31 BONDAGE VERSES FREEDOM [Genesis 16:1- 4; 21:8-12] How you interpret the facts is important. A worldly young Southern Baptist went to the racetrack for the very first time. He saw a priest in the paddock give a horse a blessing. The boy took the horse’s number, placed a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Galatians 4:26-30

Denomination: Baptist