Sermons on Matthew 20:17-21:11:

Who Is This? A Message For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

Do we get caught up in the ’crowd mentality’ of today as people did on the day Christ rode into Jerusalem? How does society influence our thinking and our actions?

Who is This? Palm Sunday, April 5, 2009 Matthew 21:1-11 Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Were You Expecting?

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2009

Christ Longs to make a "Triumphal Entry" into our hearts but our expectations of who Christ is “supposed” to be can keep us from receiving Christ as He actually is.

WHO WERE YOU EXPECTING? “Misunderstanding Christ at the Triumphal Entry.” Mt. 21:1-17 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Have you ever listened to someone on the radio and then seen them in person? They are never what you expect. Or have you ever read a book and then watched the movie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Your King Comes To You

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 14, 2009

A funeral sermon.

Dear Friends and Family of Shirley, I had heard about them of course but I never met one until I got to know Shirley. Royal watchers. That’s who I’m talking about. Shirley knew all about the comings and goings of the British royal family. If I didn’t hear a story about Princess Margaret whenever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Today we take a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem is the beginning of what is called the Passion Week. We will again look at this passage from the title “The arrival of the King”, and see what we ca

A Journey to Calvary; His Passion, our Deliverance Part 1 The Arrival of the King Am Service March 22nd 2008 Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction I’d like to read you a little piece written by an unknown author called One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 21:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of The Two Blind Men

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 20, 2009

Your world may be dark, small , and has a less chance of success , but the faith of the two blind men showed that it can be bright, widen and successful if we keep on doing what they did.

Your world may be dark, small , and has a less chance of success , but the faith of the two blind men showed that it can be bright, widen and successful if we keep on doing what they did.Read the story. 1.KEEP ON HOPING - v30 1.1 Their predicament -They were blind,they don’t have Braille ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Charge To Deacons

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

Charge preached at a deacon ordination from Jesus’ teaching on leadership in Matthew 20:25-28

Text: Matt 20:25-28, Title: Charge to the Deacons, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, PM A. Opening illustration: A Church called a new pastor at 60 years of age. His first sermon was 15 minutes long. Kinda short but fine for the folks. The next week he preached for 20 minutes. That was Ok, too. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter The King

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2007

A sermon for Palm Sunday to encourage people to encounter Jesus, the true king.

We are nearly there. It’s nearly Easter. Maybe you are looking forward to that extra dose of chocolate. Perhaps your looking forward to an extra day or two off. Maybe it’s a chance to catch up with someone or some things. And it is also a wonderful opportunity to spend time with the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Servanthood Is Greatness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 21, 2007

In the world, greatness is determined by how many people serve you; but, in God’s kingdom, greatness is determined by how many people you serve.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28). That was His personal mission statement. If I’m to be a follower of Christ, what marked His life should mark mine. My personal mission statement ought to be “serving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned For The Easter Story Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Looking at the Easter story from our point of view.

Lessons Learned From The Easter Story Scriptures: Matt. 21:8-9; Matt. 26:14-16; Luke 22:42-44; 47-51; Luke 23:12 Introduction What does the celebration of Easter mean to you? Is it about the Easter eggs hunt for the kids? Is it about the new clothes that we go out and purchase just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on May 24, 2008

We need to look at what we are involved in, what we think and do and say, and ask the question: Did Jesus suffer all of that for this?

Did Jesus Suffer All Of That For This? Matthew 20:17-19 Our time together will not be long. We will all probably be most thankful for that before we are through. I don’t know what you thought you came to church for this morning, but God has an agenda for all of us. Let’s read our text for this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Like People Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

To become aware of the importance of developing effective people skills and to cause you to understand that your success in life and in ministry is greatly determined by the ability to relate well to other people.

Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. What do you mean by relationships? 2. What are the types of relationships ordained by God? 3. What are the qualities that can help me become an effective leader? 4. How do you deal with difficult people? 5. How do you get rid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Au Coeur De La Ville

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 24, 2008

LE DEBUT DU DERNIER ACTE DU DRAME Avec ce passage nous nous embarquons sur le dernier acte dans le drame de la vie de Jésus ; et c’est ici en effet un moment dramatique. C’était le temps de pâque, et Jérusalem et le voisinage environnant de totalité

AU CŒUR DE LA VILLE LA VILLE DE MANTES LA JOLIE EN 2008 Texte Lecture Mat 21/1-11 1 ¶ Lorsqu’ils approchèrent de Jérusalem, et qu’ils furent arrivés à Bethphagé, vers la montagne des oliviers, Jésus envoya deux disciples, 2 en leur disant: Allez au village qui est devant vous; vous trouverez ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Defined

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008

Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist