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Spiritual Authority

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 15, 2008

After three and a half years of teaching these disciples, Jesus was bringing His teaching to a critical point: His followers are to exercise the authority He was giving them, by the working of their faith.

In Matthew 21:1-11, we see Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the back of a young donkey that had never before been ridden. People were putting their cloaks in the pathway, as well as laying down palm branches, and that’s why we call the Sunday before Easter, “Palm Sunday.” Palm Sunday begins a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Matthew 26:36-75

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Coming To The Temple"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007

A sermon for Palm Sunday

Matthew 21:1-17 & Mark 11:1-17 Luke 19:29-44 & John 12:12-19 When they approached Jerusalem the next day and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, ‘Go into the village ahead of you. As soon as you enter it, you will find a donkey tied up. Tied with her will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

David: Man Of Character Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 12, 2021

5th in the series UnLikely Heroes. Portrays David's great heroic attribute of character.

INTRODUCTION The Greek word from which our word “character” originated signified a sharp-pointed instrument or engraving tool. Much of this first meaning is implied in the word as we use it, for is not character the means by which each of us makes his impression on the world? Someone has said, “To ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Our Soon Coming King

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008

The Old Testament has so many prophesies of JESUS’ arrival. All were fulfilled with Christ our Messiah. BUT there is yet one prophesy that has to be fulfilled...JESUS IS COMING BACK! Are you READY? for Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday I had a revelation this morning as I was going over my notes. I had heard that this Easter season is the earliest Easter we will ever experience in our lifetime. The next time Easter week falls this early in the year will be in several hundred years. Our generation and the next ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005

This is the first in a series of four messages leading up to the resurrection.

The Arrival of the King Matthew 21:1-17 I. His Arrival Was Marked With Humility (v. 1-7) A. In Humility He Demonstrated His Unity With the Father 1. Unified in purpose 2. Unified in love B. In Humility He fulfilled Prophecy (v. 4-5; Zechariah 9:9) 1. In doing this He demonstrated His Person 2. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Mar 27, 2006

This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at.

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY TEXT: MATTHEW 21:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This morning I want to look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. There are many aspects to His entry and things that followed that we will be looking at. We will start in Matthews account and go to the other three accounts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Trouble With Being Fickle

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 1, 2007

Fickle folks do not make faithful followers.

Title: The Trouble with Being Fickle Text: John 12:12-19 Thesis: Fickle folks do not make faithful followers. Introduction In Pop-Culture: Do you remember Milli Vanilli? They sold 30 million singles and 10 million albums before they were discovered to be lip-syncing pop fraudsters and became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

In our eagerness to embrace the risen Christ on Easter we need to remember that we can’t sneak around Calvary to get to the resurrection.

Additional texts: Isaiah (52:13-53:12); Psalm 22:1-21; Philippians (2:5-11) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is really a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Public Parade Provokes Punishment

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

The Triumphal Entry by Jesus on Palm Sunday will remain in history as one of the best organized confrontation to the powers that be. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem proved He was the real leader and not Rome nor the High Priest. For this, He had to die.

MARK 11:1-11 PUBLIC PARADE PROVOKES PUNISHMENT I. POTENTATES: A. Powerful. B. Pawn. C. Perfect. II. PROCESSION: A. Public. B. Popular. C. Peaceful. III. POSSIBILITIES: A. Plebeian. B. Provocation. C. Punishment. The Triumphal Entry was the final death knell for our Lord. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Having A Heart For The City Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016

A curious thing happens as Jesus begins his journey into the city, Jesus begins to weep. “Have you wept over our city?”

Heart for the City Luke 19:37-44 Today is Palm Sunday which celebrates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. More than 200,000 people descended on Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover each year. Passover celebrates God’s deliverance of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Red Carpet

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003

The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Entry And Anger Of The King

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2008

A Palm Sunday message showing the heart break Jesus felt as He came into the city of Jerusalem, and the things we can learn from Him.

THE ENTRY AND ANGER OF THE KING LUKE 19:28-48 PALM SUNDAY INTRO- LUKE 19:28-48 ***JESUS MADE HIS TRIUMPHANT ENTRY ***THEY THREW COATS ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF HIM HE FULFILLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Nazarene

A Triumphant Entry Series

Contributed by Jamey Reynolds on Mar 18, 2005

In view of the ’Passion Week’ we all begin at the great account of Jesus entering Jerusalem. This great event would begin a journey that would end at the cross--but the end was just the beginning. Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem proved His triumph

There are (3) Developments that transpired with Jesus entering Jerusalem. I. The Anticipation for the King Many centuries have passed with nations anticipating a mighty king. Israel had seen its share of kings: Saul, David, and Solomon each reigned 40 years in the United Kingdom. However, after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist