Sermons on Jesus Enters Jerusalem:

How To Enter God's Rest Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004

In spite of the fact that Jesus paid it all for us on the cross, people continue to struggle, trying to earn the Christian life. If that is your situation today, I plead with you to stop trying, and start trusting. Be diligent to enter into that rest.

HOW TO ENTER GOD’S REST Hebrews 4:11-16 "Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience." "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry: A Simple Understanding SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A simplified exploration of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday

Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was a significant event that had been planned for a long time. It was not just a spontaneous act, but rather a carefully orchestrated series of events that had been foretold by prophets throughout history. The prophecies spoke of a Savior who would come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Palm Sunday, Jesus' Entry

Jesus Headed To Jerusalem. Where Are You Heading?

Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 1, 2001

A challenging address for the week before Palm Sunday

Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem - where are you heading? 01/04/01 Reading Luke 9 51 -62 1) The undeterred Christ "Now it came to pass that when the time came for him to be received up that he steadfastly set his face to go towards Jerusalem"v 51 At times we forget how important Luke’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Intro Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 23, 2008

Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

Jerusalem Jews for Jesus, Part One (Acts 1:1-8, part one) 1. Sometimes we do not know as much aobut people as we think. 2. A true story from Reader’s Digest: Recently my girlfriend, Karen, got a job at a local hardware store. "The owners don’t want us hanging out with our friends," she said. "If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Jesus’ Grief Over Jerusalem Reveals Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2023

The reasons for grief are many, such as the loss of a loved one, the loss of health, or the letting go of a long-held dream. Dealing with a significant loss can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away.

Sermon: What Jesus’ Grief over Jerusalem Reveals Matthew 23:37 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me. 38 And now, look, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36, Matthew 23:37-39, Acts 7:51-53, Proverbs 29:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Before You Enter Egypt Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jun 9, 2001

God told Jacob an amazing thing: "Go into Egypt!"--he never told people to go into Egypt; that is a type of the world; in the New Testament, Jesus said, "Go into all the world..." from the life of Joseph we can learn how to prepare for our entry into the world!

Before You Go into Egypt Genesis 46:1-4 Introduction: 1. God told Jacob an amazing thing--"Go down into Egypt!" 2. The reason is was such a surprising thing for God to do is that Egypt is always a type of the world--the heathenistic, Godless world. 3. In a similar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2008

Discussing the crowd that came out to greet Jesus as He entered Jerusalem.

What would you do? Luke 19:37-41 Note: In conjunction with John 12:12-17 Introduction Today, we celebrate one of the most pivotal events in the city of Jerusalem. Today is Palm Sunday and is remembered as the day when Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem – only later this week be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the humility of Jesus as our King, challenging us to honor Him in unexpected places and trust in His sovereign ways.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in the house of our Lord, to share in the wisdom and beauty of His Word. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds to a remarkable passage in Scripture, one that speaks of humility, royalty, and honor in ways that ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-7

Topics: Jesus' Arrival, Jerusalem

The Road To Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 26, 2016

This message examines Jesus' famous invitation to all to come to Him and unload your burden and take on His.

The Road to Restoration Matthew 11: 28-30 I would like to start by sharing with you an anecdote told by Chuck Swindoll: There was a father who worked very hard who had an energetic son. When the father would come home late in the afternoon his son would expect a mandatory play session. One ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

So often we hear stories about dying and coming to the golden gate and dickering with Peter whether we should be allowed in or not. This would be a tragic mistake to wait until you die to find out if you can get in.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. The rock ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Resting In The Lord Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2002

Final message in the areas of Resting in the Lord

RESTING IN THE LORD Psalm 37:7 Part 3 Introduction: In this final message on this verse, I talk about resting in the providence of God. We saw in the last messages that we can rest in the promises of God. The promises of God are promised made by God Himself. They are made backed by His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Worthy Of Praise: A Palm Sunday Message.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2025

The Pharisees were not happy at the praise the disciples were giving Jesus, "if they were silent "Jesus told the Pharisees "these stones would cry out."

Jesus is worthy of praise: A Palm Sunday message. Today in the Christian Calendar is an important day, the Sunday prior to Easter, Palm Sunday, not because of all the palm branches on the way in here or on the platform. It’s called Palm Sunday because as Jesus entered Jerusalem prior to his ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Luke 19:28-40, Luke 19:40, Colossians 1:16, Genesis 1:27, Psalm 114:6, Isaiah 55:12, John 1:2-5, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:9-10, Matthew 21:9, Acts 4:12, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Learning From The Jerusalem Crowd

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 6, 2006

Let’s not be like those who first welcomed, then turned against the only Savior, Jesus Christ.

LEARNING FROM THE JERUSALEM CROWD Palm Sunday 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Read Mark 11: 1-11. Now here’s rest of the story of this week and the following 40 days . 1. He cleared the Temple. 2. He cursed the barren fig tree. 3. He silenced the Sanhedrin with their trick questions. 4. He taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory In The Highest

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013

The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Through Jerusalem To The Cross

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Oftentimes when we read through the passages in Scripture, we come to passages that seem to be out of place. And every year as I come to Palm Sunday, I come to this passage that seems to be so out of place. The story itself is one of the most beautiful pictures in all of Scripture, beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed