Sermons on Jesus Entry Into Jerusalem:

Good & Bad Traditions (John 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 23, 2025

How do we discern between good and bad traditions? Let's look at John 2.

Do believers always choose the right way? Are mandatory teetotaling and selling items at church, good or bad ideas? Which traditions, built upon Jesus, are gold or stubble? Let’s begin in John 2. Should Christians make up rules not found in the Bible, like forbidding even moderate alcohol use? Did ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 25, 2015

Advent 1 (B) Christ is more than a baby born in Bethlehem, He is King of all. We should not confine worship of Christ to the holiday only, nor failure to recognize Him as more than just a baby, but as God and Lord who will return as Judge.

“Don’t keep Christ in Christmas” 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. Thanksgiving is over, and Advent is here. But our Gospel reading today presents us with Mark’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Going Home

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

Jesus promise to prepare us room in his Father's house. There is more to that promise than the idea of our souls going to heaven to be with God. What did Jesus try to tell his disciples?

[Sermon preached on 22 April 2018, 3rd Sunday after Easter / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last week Saturday I conducted a funeral. It was a bright sunny day. Mostly, when I attend a funeral the weather is gloomy, windy and cold. But over the years, I have also attended funerals of some very special ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Steadfastness

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000

Jesus’ last journey to Jerusalem and how that we should follow in His steps

LUKE 9:51 "STEADFASTNESS" INTRO: The gospel of Luke has always been my favorite gospel. I appreciate Matthew’s picture of the King and Mark’s record of Jesus the Servant, and John’s majestic story of the eternal Son of God. But my heart finds it’s home in the gospel of Luke. I’ll tell you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Time Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2004

Jesus laments over Jerusalem and the failure of people to pay heed to his message.

Sermon for 2nd Sunday In Lent Yr C 7/03/2004 Based on Lk 13:31-35 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta One of the authentic trademarks of a prophet is that they live very dangerously! They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

A Model For Effective Prayer

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 16, 2008

Message about how the blind men approached Jesus on His way to Jerusalem.

A Model for Effective Prayer Matthew 20:29-34 May 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can I just be completely honest with you about something? I don’t suppose you’d want me to lie about anything, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

"A Lot Can Happen In A Week"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 4, 2017

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“A Lot Can Happen in a Week” Matthew 21:1-11 What does it feel like to have less than a week to live? That’s what Jesus is facing when he makes his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The crowds don’t know what’s coming. The disciples have been given hints and even outright ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Something To Shout About

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 5, 2009

A Palm Sunday Sermon

Customs and traditions; we all have them. If you were to do a study on the customs and traditions in the United States you find a diversity that is similar to the diversity of the entire world. This is because people from every region of the world have come to call this great land home. For example ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

After Easter: On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 8, 2021

A pair of discouraged disciples left Jerusalem for their home in Emmaus. While going there, they met a Stranger Who walked with them and gave them something they weren't expecting!

Introduction: On Resurrection Day, the first day of the week, the Lord Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Mary Magdalene had seen and spoken with the Lord, and had shared this news with the other believers (John 20). As the day went on, a pair of disciples decided they would go back to their home at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012

In depth explanation of the biblical text and a reflection of what it means for us today

What a day it turned out to be, in fact what a life changing and challenging week it had been. Jesus’ arrest, interrogation and crucifixion, leading to his death on the cross, had seen his faithful followers scatter and hide themselves away, as they shared with each other their grief for a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 24 – The Supreme Sovereign – Jesus Christ Returns To Jerusalem At The End Of The Tribulation To Reign Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Jesus Christ is The King of Glory, and in a coming day after the Tribulation, He will enter through the gates of Jerusalem to reign as the sovereign King. The gates are ordered to open up for the King of Glory who comes from Armageddon in victory. This relates to the Second Coming.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 24 – THE SUPREME SOVEREIGN – JESUS CHRIST RETURNS TO JERUSALEM AT THE END OF THE TRIBULATION TO REIGN A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the third one of those – Psalm 24 This is a great Psalm of praise and honour. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:12, 2 Samuel 6:17, John 1:10, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 21:1, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Revelation 19:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday – Jesus Was…..weeping?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 13, 2014

It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31.

Palm Sunday – Jesus was…..weeping? It began early Sunday morning, we call it Palm Sunday. as Jesus was walking toward Jerusalem. He stops for a moment to sends two of his disciples into a nearby village to take care of some special arrangements. We read about it in Luke 19:29-31: "As ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus At The Center Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2022

The Book of Revelation, chapters 4-5, have a power message: Jesus Christ is at the center of the throne of God, and of the universe, and He should be the center of our lives. He alone has triumphed. He alone is worthy. Let us join heaven in celebrating His triumph!

JESUS AT THE CENTER Rev. 4-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HAVE YOU EVER BEEN FRUSTRATED? 1. Four golfing friends were playing on a difficult course. One man kept placing ball after ball into a pond. At last, he got so frustrated that he picked up his golf bag and heaved it into the middle of the lake, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Not Read? Palm Sunday, 2025

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2025

The religious in Jerusalem missed 2 critical applications that we must not: The old testament prophecy of Zechariah was fulfilled in what Jesus did (because of who He is), and, these were the same leaders charged with teaching God’s word and they don’t know it!

Have You Not Read? (Palm Sunday 2025) Matthew 21:1-17 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! - If you’ve been to church for any time, prob heard about Jesus’ triumphant entry -- The significance of this moment written in history and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational