Sermons on Mark 11:11-15:

Trotting In To Save The Day Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 4, 2012

What image comes to mind when you think about a hero riding in to save the day? Jesus, our ultimate action hero, rides into Jerusalem to save the day for humanity, but not in the way you would imagine, not this time anyway.

When you picture the hero coming in to save the day you probably think of a tall guy in a tall hat riding in on tall white horse with a couple of shotguns off of his saddle and two in his hands. Well, our ultimate action hero, Jesus, rides into Jerusalem all right—but on a tall white horse? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Determined To Save

Contributed by Ron Baker on Mar 30, 2010

Christ was determined to save us from our sins when He entered Jerusalem

Christ was Determined to Save Us - Palm Sunday Text: Luke 19:28-Luke 23:56 Date: March 28, 2010 Ron Baker, West Union Church of Christ Leading People to Life’s True Purpose & Joy in Christ! INTRODUCTION Welcome to our Friend’s Day 2010! I love it when we can have our friends and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday - Two Parades Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem while seated on a donkey demonstrates that he is not the Messiah that the people expect. Jesus is a Messiah who comes in love and rules by love.

Mark 11:1-11 “Palm Sunday—Two Parades” INTRODUCTION We are back to where we started—at the beginning of the final week of Jesus’ life on earth. We have watched and listened as the conflict between Jesus and the Jewish religious leaders escalated. We have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Secret Sources Of Curses

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 7, 2010

A biblical study of hidden causes of curses that will revolutionised your life and generate liberty.

Curse is like cancer, it destroys, it kills. When a man is under a cause his heaven is closed,his earth will be hard.He will labour like an elephant and be eating like ants. When curses are in place they are very effective. Remember,the fig tree that was cursed withered – May your life not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009

We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mission For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2009

Reflecting on the first Palm Sunday, we see that there is no better mission for our lives than to (a) Encounter Adverse Situations (b) Discover what God desires (c) Freedom from Bondage (d) Bring what God desires.

Opening illustration: There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit! In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew! "We must throw a big celebration," The villagers all agreed. But, it was a poor village, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosanna

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2009

Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?

Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God Uses The Ordinary"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2009

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“God Uses the Ordinary” Mark 11:1-11 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com I don’t know why God ordained me to go into the ministry. I don’t have a clue. I don’t know why God would want to use me. I don’t understand why God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Into The Crowd With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 3, 2009

Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end Jesus wins... and so do we!

Title: Into the Crowd with Jesus Text: Mark 11:1-11 Thesis: Faithful Christians follow Christ whether it is trendy or not, because we know that in the end, Jesus wins! Introduction I did a quick check on Thursday to see what the top ten internet search subjects were on April 2 and this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday: To Worship Jesus As He Really Is

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009

On Palm Sunday Jesus received a warrior’s welcome into Jerusalem, but Jesus was not that kind of Messiah. Do we worship Jesus as He really is, or as we want him to be?

Do we worship Jesus as he really is? Or do we worship Jesus as we want him to be? It’s a simple multiple choice question – A or B! Do you want to go 50/50? I’m not going to ask for a show of hands. I wonder what mode of transport you would select for a King. A donkey wouldn’t be top of my list, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009

An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Courage To Confront – Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 4, 2009

The Gentile Court was the temple access point for Gentiles to learn about Judaism, and since believers are now the spiritual temple, how might Jesus seek to confront us and clear our lives of the clutter that prevents our effective witness?

5.4.09 COURAGE TO CONFRONT – JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE Mark 11:1-11:19 INTRO When did you last witness blatant wrongdoing and step in to do something about it? • It may have been to do with malpractice in the workplace and you became the whistle-blower. • It could be that you witnessed a dispute ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009

This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

[Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

When Jesus Got Mad

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012

We are the temple of God; God dwells in us.

When Jesus Got Mad March 16, 2008, Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are the temple of God; God dwells in us. Focus Passage: Mark 11: 15-18 Supplemental Passage: (1 Corinthians 3:16) Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist