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  • John Walls avatar

    Fig Tree Cursed Series

    Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,658 views

    Judgment nature of Christ should not be over looked and the sad shape of the church

    FIG TREE CURSED Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: This parable stays alone in the midst of the thirty-seven miracles of Christ as recorded in the Bible. We know that John 21:25 tells us that if all that if all that Jesus had done would have been written down, the world could not contain all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Hosanna

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. As we began worship today we heard the children sing Hosanna. As we read the liturgy for baptism and as the vows were made, we too said "hosanna." And as we read God’s word we heard both the people along the road into Jerusalem and the apostle Paul cry out "Hosanna!" 2. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave Bishop avatar

    If Jesus Were King Of The Church

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 220 ratings
     | 15,793 views

    A boy in Sunday school.

    A boy in Sunday school. He had been taught by his teacher for a number of years. She had a way of telling stories and she always ended by saying, "and the moral of the story is . . ." Eventually this Sunday school teacher stood down and a new teacher began. After a few weeks at the start of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Bagorio avatar

    What Brings Jesus To A City

    Contributed by John Bagorio on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    When we get desperate for God to show up

    This was the first Palm Sunday Several things must happen I believe before Jesus will visit a city. 1.Obedience - vs. 6 we can see that the disciples followed, or obeyed, what Jesus said for them to do in vs. 2 2.Jesus must show up - vs. 10 we can see that when Jesus shows up the whole city ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Willis avatar

    I Wish I Was A Donkey

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 296 ratings
     | 13,165 views

    Learning valuable life lessons from the service of the donkey during Jesus’ triumphal entry.

    I Wish I Was A Donkey Matthew 21:1-11 Today we are going to take a little different look at Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem. To begin with, let’s take a look at those who were present. 1. Jesus 2. The Disciples 3. The crowd 4. The Donkey Today I want to take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shouting Children

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,294 views

    True worship is coming to Jesus like a child!

    SHOUTING CHILDREN MATTHEW 21: 12-17 MARCH 11, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [Orientation to school, work, or family?] A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later... “Da-ad...” “What?” “I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a glass of water?” “No. You had your chance. Lights out!” Five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Coming Of The King To His Temple Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,814 views

    exposition on Matt ch 21 v 1 - 22

    THE COMING OF THE KING TO HIS TEMPLE Matthew 21 v. 1 - 22 in this portion we see :- 1. The King’s Coming to His Temple v. 1 - 11 (a) The preparations for His coming v. 2 & 3 "the Lord hath need of him" (b) The prophesy of His coming v. 4 - Zechariah 9 v. 9 "rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Peter McLewin avatar

    Sunday Is Here, But Monday Is Coming

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 13,686 views

    At the end of each day of the Holy Week, Jesus withdrew from the city and then returned in the morning with a fresh symbol of who He was. On Monday He used a fig tree to teach a powerful lesson about spiritual fruit.

    While in Israel last month (March 2001) I once again had the privilege of walking down the Mount of Olives in a manner similar to that which Jesus did so many years ago on Palm Sunday. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of that view of city. It is, without a doubt, the best approach to the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

    Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

    Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Praise Him!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide!

    Praise Him! Thesis: Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide! Texts: Matthew 21:1-17 Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-44 John 12:12-19 Historical Background: What is Palm Sunday all about? Why did they wave Palms? Looking at the time frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Next Level Worship – The Real Thing

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon dealing with worship which challenges the worshipper to take their worship to the next level, to make it more than an event, to in fact make a lifestyle.

    A little boy lived out in the country around the turn of the twentieth century. He had never seen a traveling circus, and one was coming to his town on a particular Saturday. When he asked his father for permission to go, his dad said he could providing his chores were done early. Saturday morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    The Tree That Was In The Way"

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 10, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    Real Faith

    Matt 21:18-22 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away. 20 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Freedom Of A Fruitful Life

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 24, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    Those who bear fruit have more freedom and fulfillment in life.

    In the Bible, a fruitful life is described as one that is producing good things. God’s Words teaches a lot on this topic so it must be very important to God. God wants to bless your life. He wants you to be so blessed that He produces fruit in your life that will go on blessing you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ervin Kimrey avatar

    Hey, I Thought I Planted A Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,937 views

    What would happen if unfruitfull christians were treated like other things that are useless? God did’nt save you to warm the pew. Jesus got angry with the fig tree that did’nt bare fruit and cursed it so that it died. Maybe if we faced death we would b

    HEY, I THOUGHT I PLANTED A FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-20 Intro: What do we do when something doesn’t work ? 1. Put it to the side 2. Get mad and… 3. Get rid of it 4. Try to fix it I. THE TREE’S PURPOSE A. To bear fruit B. To feed the hungry C. To multiply II. THE TREE’S PROBLEM ? A. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    The Day Jesus Got Mad

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,271 views

    Jesus got mad because the temple was not being used for prayer as it was intended. Today, we are the temple.

    “I never expected that to happen. He just didn’t seem like that kind of guy.” And that’s how the story goes. We’ve all seen interviews like that on TV How there’s some random act of violence, and come to find out it was the quiet guy living next door. News teams and reporters interview the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan