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  • Jim Hazelwood avatar

    Jesus Wept, Again

    Contributed by Jim Hazelwood on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,569 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,721 views

    This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

    John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Rebels Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

    John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ecstasy And The Agony

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    The "ecstasy" surrounding the Triumphal Entry and the "agony" of Christ¡¦s realization that the masses rejected Him as their King.

    The Ecstasy and the Agony Luke 19:37-44 37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Plea To Praise Series

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    Don’t concentrate on the help you need, recognise that the helper is right there with you.

    PLEA TO PRAISE "The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ’Hosanna to the Son of David!’ "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ’Hosanna in the highest!’ (Matthew 21: 9) As Jesus entered Jerusalem on that day long ago, he attracted a large crowd of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    I Wish I Was A Donkey

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 296 ratings
     | 13,388 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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    The Donkey Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 8,857 views

    Lessons to be learned from God’s use of the donkey on Palm Sunday

    THE DONKEY John 12:12-19 Introduction: This begins a series of messages centering around Biblical characters that were important enough to be mentioned in the Bible, but who nonetheless get very little press time. Tonight we will look at the donkey Jesus rode on Palm Sunday. I don’t believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority To Clean Temples Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    Jesus gave His life for our sins and He raised Himself from the dead for our life. That’s what gives Jesus the authority to be a temple cleanser. Hallelujah! He won our victory over death, hell and the grave and He has the authority to clean us up.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Authority to Clean Temples The Life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter Angel

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,248 views

    when God has an important message, he sends an angel. What was so important about the message from the ’Easter Angel’?

    THE MESSAGE OF THE EASTER ANGEL Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way to the tomb 3 and they asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon Outline - Remember Remembrance Day Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,745 views

    Throughout the Bible, God’s people are instructed to stop and recall what He did for them.

    Seek the LORD, and His strength: seek His face evermore. Remember His marvelous works that He hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of His mouth... He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations. (Psalm 105:4,5,8) Remembrance Day is set aside to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Everyone Loves A Parade"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 24, 2018
     | 5,470 views

    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus to the Cross.

    “Everyone Loves a Parade” Mark 11:1-10 Everybody remembers that day! It was a joyful and glorious day. It was a time of excitement, optimism, and renewed national pride for the Israelites. What started with a handful of disciples offering their praise to God turned into a citywide ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Release The Dove"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 3, 2017
     | 5,887 views

    The early church released doves to represent the spirit of God being released into the world. We have that spirit in each of us let us release the Dove.

    “Release The Dove” Acts 2:1-21 The church during “Dark Ages" are known for their stained-glass windows. During the dark ages the forebears had a Bible, but it wasn't a book. It was the cathedral itself. The Bible they read was paintings, murals, sculptures, the icons, the stained-glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Doesn't Matter When PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 679 views

    Explores God's call to all, the rewards of faith, and the lavish grace of salvation.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's truly a blessing to be gathered here in the presence of our God, ready to immerse ourselves in the beautiful tapestry of His Word. We are here to open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom that He has so generously laid out for us in Scripture. Today, we turn ...read more

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    The Great Paradox PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 784 views

    This sermon emphasizes the inseparable link between faith and action, urging believers to live out their faith by serving others as a reflection of Christ's love. Key

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, in love, and in anticipation of the word of God that is as refreshing as the morning dew, and as nourishing as the bread of life. We are here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. So, let us open our hearts and ...read more

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    The Hands Of Christ

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009
     | 9,981 views

    Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

    (Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God