Sermons on Pleasure Of Easter:

"A Week Of Cheers, Tears, And Jeers"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 16, 2003

A message on the capriciousness of the human heart, the compassion of Christ, and the constancy of God’s saving provision.

Palm Sunday, 2003 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, TExas www.st-andrews.com Palm Sunday is a rather schizophrenic day. It begins in triumph and ends in tragedy. It is inaugurated by a joyful entrance and concludes with an ignominious departure. It starts with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2003

A Good Friday meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We often speak of the Cross as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and incongruous thing which ever happened on this planet. And, in a sense, we are right! Almighty God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From A Parade

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: *other

Why Palm Sunday?

Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 27, 2006

Palm Sunday defines Jesus’ purpose and how His purpose impacts our lives today.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday~April 9, 2006 WHY PALM SUNDAY? Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

The Goodness Of Good Friday

Contributed by Tyrone Blue on May 30, 2006

A narrative description of the good things that transpired on Good Friday.

Sermon - #42 Title: “The Goodness of Good Friday” Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56 Key Terms – Goodness – Being Positive Good Friday – The Friday before Easter, observed by Christians in commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus. Background – Many people often question why we call the day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

Re-telling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson

“Behold the Lamb” John 1:29-36 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: March 24th we will be celebrating our annual Passover celebration with a Seder meal. Today I would like to begin by retelling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson Illustration: “The story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Triumphant Entry Of King Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 19, 2006

In looking at Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we can learn some specifics about God that are very relevant to us in our day.

The Triumphant Entry of King Jesus By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org In Luke 19:28-44, Jesus is entering Jerusalem with His disciples in observance of the Jewish Passover. In Israel’s early history, they were held captive in Egypt. The Pharaoh used them as slaves to build his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheers, Jeers, And Tears Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

That first day of Jesus’ last week was a day of mixed emotions. There were cheers and jeers and tears. We won’t understand what happened unless we see all three.

Day by Day with Jesus Series Cheers, Jeers, and Tears Luke 19:29-44 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Everybody loves a parade. Most parades are celebrations. Big celebrations call for big parades. Some of you will remember the big parade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In The Passover Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

A re-enactment of the the Last Supper and an explanation of the Lord’s Supper’s roots in the Jewish Seder.

Christ in the Passover 1 Corinthians 11:23-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: ¡§For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Of Thy Visitation

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

A Palm Sunday message intended to cause us to search our hearts.

The Time of Thy Visitation Text: Luke 19:41-44 Intro: One time Napoleon and his army were moving through Switzerland. And everywhere they went, Napoleon was greeted with thunderous applause: "Long live the King! Viva la France! Hail to the Emperor Napoleon!" But Napoleon didn’t seem too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Wept, Again

Contributed by Jim Hazelwood on Oct 27, 2006

Palm Sunday Message of the second recorded time Jesus wept.

Palm Sunday “Jesus Wept, Again” Luke 19:29-38 Introduction I. The Way Of Jesus (v. Lk 29-38) II. The Wonder Of Jesus (v. Jn 12-16) III. The Weeping Of Jesus (v. Lk 39-43) I. Jesus’ Means Of Transportation (v. Lk 29-38) A. The Lord Sends For Him (v.29-31) B. The Lord Needs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday: Moving On

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

The death of Jesus- Jesus is in control

Let me take a Poll – Do you believe you have a guardian angel. (hands) If asked, just on the street, most people do.Still, it is difficult to believe we live in world where spiritual things are active. Many of us have had circumstances in our life where things should have gone seriously wrong….but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preaching Jackass

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007

Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope Through The Cross

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

We call it "Good Friday", but on that Friday when Jesus died seemed anything but good. But with the bad, there came hope.

HOPE THROUGH THE CROSS Area-wide Good Friday Service 2004 A. It is certainly great to see everyone here today for this area-wide combined Good Friday Service. Have you been BLESSED by being here TODAY? COMMENT: Our community has been through a lot lately with the devastating fire that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ