Sermons on San Marcos 11:6:

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Palm Sunday: Will You Welcome Jesus?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 4, 2009

An all-age talk with a ’Presidential’ illustration, party invitations, a rap-song, and an act of commitment involving Palm crosses - designed to challenge people to welcome Jesus.

President Barack Obama arrived at Stansted airport last week from America, complete with armoured limousines, helicopters, 200 US Secret Service staff and a six-doctor medical team. More than 500 officials and staff accompanied Obama, along with a mass of high-tech security equipment, including the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Courage To Confront – Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 4, 2009

The Gentile Court was the temple access point for Gentiles to learn about Judaism, and since believers are now the spiritual temple, how might Jesus seek to confront us and clear our lives of the clutter that prevents our effective witness?

5.4.09 COURAGE TO CONFRONT – JESUS CLEANSES THE TEMPLE Mark 11:1-11:19 INTRO When did you last witness blatant wrongdoing and step in to do something about it? • It may have been to do with malpractice in the workplace and you became the whistle-blower. • It could be that you witnessed a dispute ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Did As Jesus Commanded?

Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Apr 6, 2009

This Communion Meditation for the 6th Sunday in Lent, year B, is designed to encourage believers to follow the commandments of Jesus, especially the commandment to receive Holy Communion.

[Background information about the Scripture:] I think the way we waved palm fronds and celebrated today was wonderful! Palm Sunday is the beginning of a very important week. This is the week known as the “passion week” or “Holy Week.” It is the time when we focus on the death and resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

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

"A Mismatch Between Our Expectations And God's Answer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

Mark 11:1-11 “A Mismatch between Our Expectations and God’s Answer” By: Ken Suaer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chatt., TN eastridgeumc.org Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem just five days before His bloody Crucifixion is one of the stories that all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter And The Palms Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter is witness to the triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Things seem to be falling into place. On that day the people were doing what it takes. Are we willing to do the same when called upon?

Peter & the Palms Mark 11:1-11 April 9, 2017 Palm Sunday, LFC We have been looking at Peter and Jesus the past several weeks. We have seen them get acquainted and Jesus calls Peter to follow him. The fisherman is being groomed into being a fisher of men. We have watched Peter get out of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Friends

The Triumphant Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2015

Jesus triumphant procession into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday seems straightforward enough, but the implications of this special event — documented in all four Gospels — run so deep that we may not have uncovered them all.

The Triumphant Sacrifice (Mark 11:1-11) 1. "Children’s Letters to God" series, actual authentic letters written by kids to God: "Dear God, I read the Bible. What does ’begat’ mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison." "Dear God, did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Passover Party Parade Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Are We Going To Do? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

will we be among the believers or those who wanted to crucify Jesus

Mark 11:1-11 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the observation of Holy Week. During Holy Week every year, we are reminded of the last week of Jesus’ life, as He arrived in Jerusalem for Passover amidst celebration and joy, and was hailed crowds of His followers as their Savior, the new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 1, 2016

Jesus enters on Palm Sunday

Point of View – one person sees tragedy, another sees opportunity. Both see the same event! Palm Sunday - It was a time of Cheers and Tears. Jesus’ entrance to Jerusalem was planned out for a long time. Not just the months of travel – but the events of Passion Week were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 11:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday - What Jesus Saw

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2016

What Jesus saw on Palm Sunday were people whose worship was "fruitless, fraudulent and faithless"

You know, Palm Sunday is kind of a strange day to me. It’s hard to explain, but today is kind of an enigma: - We call it “Palm Sunday.” - It seems like it should be a special day – a “holiday.” And in some ways it is - It is marked every year on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rejoicing In His Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Aug 1, 2016

Palm Sunday message from the book of Mark

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 4: ‘Rejoicing in His Righteousness’ (Palm Sunday) Mark 11:1-11 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 29, 2015 How many of tired of turning on the television, listening to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Day Of Celebration

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 19, 2016

Three things we are celebrating today

“A Day of Celebration” March 20, 2016 Mark 11:1-10 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Holiness