Sermons on Lucas 19:31:

Our Savior Has Come

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018

The people of Israel were looking for a Messiah but when He arrived they could not recognize him. Do we recognize Jesus as our Messiah today?

Our Savior Has Come Luke 19:28-38 Today we mark the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem that we call Palm Sunday. We call this the Triumphal entry because of how the people responded by making a parade of Jesus entrance. All the gospel writers record this event with different emphasis. Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Matthew 21:10-11, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:38-40, Matthew 23:29-33, Luke 19:47-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 2, 2018

The record of Jesus' last week begins here. The time had arrived for Him to present Himself openly to the Jewish people as their Messiah-King. He would do this in fulfillment of the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.

-Sunday- Bethany, Jerusalem, Bethany (Title) Triumphal Entry (Zech. 9:9), Matt. 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44 (Focal Passage), John 12:12-19 28 When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Just A Donkey

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 22, 2019

For at this chapter begins that which is called the passion-week. He rode in on a donkey. When we get to thinking too much of our self, we need to remember, we are just donkeys carrying the WORD. The glory goes to Jesus.

I’M JUST A DONKEY SCRIPTURE: Matthew 21:1- 11 ; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40 (READ); John 12:12-19 INTRODUCTION: For at this chapter begins that which is called the passion-week. M. H. All the four evangelists take notice of this passage of Christ’s riding in triumph into Jerusalem, five days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2019

It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution.

It’s not easy to pair a celebratory parade with a trial and execution. So, two thoughts on Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday. Untie the colt and bring it here. As Rev. Dr. Jennifer A. Little noted, we can enter into this story in so many places. How about identifying with those sent by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Catholic

Your Choice: Accept Or Reject Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 18, 2019

Examining the final week of Jesus earthly, fully human life & ministry.

The Saint Worship is personal, yes, but IT IS NOT PRIVATE! The Seeker Standing just outside the threshold of a house still leaves you outside. The Sceptic You don’t have to know everything about something or someone to trust. It was a beautiful Spring day. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Planning!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 4, 2019

This is a Palm Sunday sermon that focuses on the reality that we serve a God who plans and who works in the details of our lives - it focuses on the way Jesus planned His Triumphant Entry in Jerusalem.

Scripture: Luke 19:28 – 40 Theme: The God Who Plans INTRO: Grace and peace from God Our Father, Jesus who Redeems us and the Holy Spirit who infills us with grace, mercy and love! Welcome to Palm Sunday. Welcome to the Sunday before Resurrection Sunday and the Sunday that begins Passion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Palm Sunday: Choose A Donkey Over A Horse

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 9, 2019

Sermon explores the message of servanthood in JEsus's​ choice to ride a donkey into JErusale​m.

Choose A Donkey Over A Horse St. Matthews Episcopal Church The Rev. Rian Adams For over a decade I’ve preached from the Passion narrative on Palm Sunday. This year I’m going to follow my personality and deviate from the norm. Today I’m preaching from the Palm Sunday Gospel reading. Why? Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Episcopal

"the Donkey That Thought It Was A Horse"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2019

A sermon about humble service.

“The Donkey that Thought it was a Horse” Luke 19:28-39 Everybody remembers that day! It was a joyful and glorious day. It was a time of excitement, optimism, and renewed national pride for the Israelites. What started with a handful of disciples offering their praise to God turned into a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Palm Sunday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 12, 2019

Some reflections on Palm Sunday

TSJ 2019 Palm Sunday 2019 This morning’s Gospel reading relates the beginning of one of the most momentous weeks in Antiquity – usually accepted to have been in AD 29. Indeed in my opinion it is the most important week in history. We know the story of Palm Sunday so well that it is hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Day Of Visitation (Palm Sunday 2019)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 26, 2022

The display that they gave Jesus in His triumphal entry proved to be superficial over the next few days. They praised Him at the beginning of the week and voted for His crucifixion on Friday of that same week.

THE DAY OF VISITATION Text: Luke 19:28-44 In his book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll made an interesting observation that is probably not so easily perceived very often---the difference between discipleship and prophecy. He said,"Christians all around the world will line up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: United Methodist

How Happy His People Must Be! - Mark 11:1-10 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 4, 2024

When the craziness of this world has you worried or upset, this message will help restore your joy.

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, John 12:12-19

God’s Donkey For One Day

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 22, 2024

This was the first time this inexperienced donkey had carried a person, and that person is the son of God. The one who carried all of humanity was carried by a donkey for one day.

And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples, saying, “Go into the village opposite you, where as you enter you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Loose it and bring it here. And if anyone asks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-31

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 4, 2024

Based on Luke 19:28-40 - Challenges hearers to consider important aspects of Jesus' final entry into Jerusalem

“THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY” Luke 19:28-40 FBCF – 3/3/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the longest journey or trip you’ve ever been on? For me, Astana, Kazakhstan – 6558 miles. Today, we begin a journey – a journey to the cross as we consider the final days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. It’s a weeklong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Humility: Lessons From Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

Palm Sunday is a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the adoration of the crowds and the humility of our Saviour. Let us delve into the scriptures to uncover the transformative truths found in this pivotal moment.

Triumph and Humility: Lessons from Palm Sunday Introduction: Today, we gather to commemorate Palm Sunday, a significant event in the Christian calendar marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It's a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:6-9, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 21:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marching Orders

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023

The consistent, daily immersion in the presence of God, the daily immersion in the word of God, is what empowers us to follow Jesus Christ.

Whenever I read any kind of history, but especially Biblical history, I often ask myself what it would have been like to live in those times, what it might have felt like to be there, done this, heard that. And you may have noticed that my sermons often come from that perspective: what was it like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15, Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:29-38, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed