Sermons on Matthew 21:1-43:

Hosanna In The Highest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Jesus is SALVATION IN THE HIGHEST: here to be experienced, to be worshipped, to be honored and to be celebrated.

A little boy missed out on church one Palm Sunday. His mother stayed home to watch over him. When dad came home, there he was, sick on the couch. When he noticed dad come in with a huge palm branch in his hand, he was curious and asked, "Dad, what’s up with that palm branch?" His dad said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Stop Riding The Fence Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2006

Many believers still ride the fence of faith.

How to Stop Riding the Fence of Faith July 9, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip from National Lampoon’s Vacation 1 They got lost several times, St. Louis a "Are you sure you know where you’re going?" Clark says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sons

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 31, 2008

We learn from the parable of the two sons about our commission. (This sermon was preached at a men’s meeting but is suitable for all believers.)

The Parable of the Two Sons... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Matthew chapter 21 a) The commission (Intro)... How many in here tonight knows that God has called you to a ministry? Every person in here tonight has been called to a ministry. Not just the pastors and evangelists and teachers in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31

"Prostitutes, Skater Kids, And All Other Manner Of 'sinners' Welcome!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2008

Do the most reviled of sinners feel welcome and loved in our churches?

Matthew 21:28-32 “Prostitutes, Skater Kids, and All Other Manner of ‘Sinners’ Welcome!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live Will and Lisa Samson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

An Angry Jesus Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008

The Third Sermon of Lent 2008

So far this Lenten season we have learned about Jesus as our ‘homeless savior’ from the fox, Jesus as our ‘peaceful savior’ from the donkey, and last week, Jesus as a ‘warning savior’ from the camel. (Slide 1) Today we are going to learn from the dove, a harmless creature if there ever was one, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Apr 9, 2008

This looks at the way God has tried to draw us to Himself throughou the ages and finally sends the ultimate gift of Himself.

The Christmas Story Matt 21:33 - Pray - I want to tell you a Christmas Story, but it’s probably not a Christmas story that you have heard at Christmas - But it is truly the Christmas Story - I want to first review the story…to make you aware of the story…it is a parable that Jesus told - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is... Finding! (Lent) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 11, 2008

The Second Part of a Three Part Sermon Series leading up to Easter • Believing is… Seeing • Believing is… Finding • Believing is… Devastating

Matthew 21:1-11 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethpage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparation For Easter

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

Restoring His House

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus cleans the temple and declares the right use of the temple as a house of prayer.

 For far too long, the church has assumed ownership and authority of the House of God, and have used His House in a way that best suits her own needs and her own kingdom.  We have allowed too much of the world in the church, and not enough of the church in the world.  The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Think

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 22, 2008

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about repentance

20th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Lectionary 26 Matthew 21:23-32 What do you think? 23* ¶ And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

By What Authority?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 24, 2008

Jesus expressed His authority as the Son of God most fully in the gift of repentance; the offer of salvation by faith.

“By What Authority?” Matthew 21:23-32 Introduction A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered that he had no change when he was about to buy a soft drink from a vending machine. He flagged down a passing private and asked him, “Do you have change for a dollar?” The private said cheerfully, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do You Think?

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 26, 2008

A sermon for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 21, series A. The Parable of the Two Sons

20the Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 21] September 28, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, You sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world to reveal your will for our lives and to redeem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Handle With Care!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 27, 2008

Jesus’ parable of the vineyard was a stern warning to the Jewish religious leaders of His day. It is also a warning we should heed lest our seat in His kingdom be given to someone else.

-Has it ever happened to you? -Have you ever “lost” something that “belonged” to you? -I don’t mean “lost” and “belonged” in the same way you are thinking -I really mean, has somebody ever given something that you thought should be yours to somebody else instead -How did that feel? Probably about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Gifts To Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 30, 2008

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Lectionary 27 Matthew 21:33-46 God’s gifts to us 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran