Sermons on Sunday Before Lent:

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 21, 2013

A short Palm Sunday look at the entrance of Jesus leading up to the last supper. I used this to lead into communion.

Faces in The Crowd Luke 19:28-41 Intro: 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, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

Which Jesus Do You Want?

Contributed by David Roth on May 2, 2020

Our sinful flesh chooses Barabbas, as did the crowd, because he is like us. But Christ chooses us, that we may be like Him.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Which Jesus do you want?” He had two prisoners. Both of them had been accused of trouble-making. Of being insurrectionists and revolutionaries. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Five Statements Of Praise

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 4, 2020

When Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the people shouted five different statements of praise to God. We will look at each one and it's meaning.

Everyone loves a parade! The community we lived in – in Vermont had a huge 4th of July parade. It was not too hot there to do a parade like it would be here. I would guess the population of Randolph tripled for that one day. Today is Palm Sunday. When Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem on that Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 22nd Sunday, Year A. --Get Behind Me, Satan!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2020

Look, you need to know this man died. He was tortured and executed. It was awful.

In the book, How to Disappear, there are true stories of people who faked their own deaths to collect on life insurance policies, or simply to start over. To catch them, specialists are hired. The book says many get caught by doing things like visiting their mother. Or, they chose a new name that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

"Riding Toward Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2014

A sermon for Palm Sunday

"Riding Toward Death" Matthew 21:1-11 Three times between Matthew Chapter 16 and Matthew Chapter 20, Jesus tells His disciples that He is going to Jerusalem where He will suffer, die and rise from the dead. And now in Chapter 21 Jesus finally enters Jerusalem, but He is not immediately arrested ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Our God Comes

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Nov 23, 2012

Ist Sunday of Advent

“Our God Comes” 11-25-2012 Isaiah 2:1-5 Today is the first Sunday in the season of Advent. It is the season of Hope. It’s the church’s new year’s day, the start of a new Christian calendar. Each year we rehearse the great works of God for us and for our salvation. In the seasons of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter & Mary Magdalene

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 12, 2022

It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, mornings could be a little chilly, so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool early air as she headed towards the garden tomb.

It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, Jerusalem could be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Wellspring Of Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 8, 2020

The nature of the divine Trinity reveals fundamental truths about the image and likeness that's been bestowed on humanity and the divine intent for our human community.

June 7, 2020 Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Matthew 28:16-20 Divine Wellspring of Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Holy Trinity Sunday. Every year we dedicate this ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Stewardship Of The Gospel

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The understanding that the Apostle Paul had for God's calling on his life is instructive for the calling of every church.

This morning I would like to start on a fairly major project. We are going to start a sermon series from the New Testament book of Ephesians. Its only 6 chapters long, but there is so much in it that it could easily take us 6 months to complete. I love the Bible, and to see the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

Sin Enters God's Perfect World

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 1, 2007

Lent 1 (A) - Sin enters God’s perfect because Satan deceives and humans believe.

SIN ENTERS GOD’S PERFECT WORLD (Outline) February 25, 2007 - LENT 1 - Genesis 3:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Perfection – it is what many strive for in this life. Everyone looks for the perfect job, to raise a perfect family, in a perfect house with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalam

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 27, 2021

This is so well preached on that I would like to ask the question: Why did Jesus not tell the disciples the name of the owner/owners of the Donkey

EMB 28-03-2021 “On a donkey, you must be kidding!” Luke 21:28-44 Often there’s more to a story than meets the human eye. And our Gospel reading in Luke 21 is no exception. Indeed this is a story related in all four Gospels, which is unusual. We have the Synoptic Gospels Matthew Mark and Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-17, Mark 11:1-19, John 12:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

Why We Gather, No.2, Rhythm

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 15, 2021

God wants human life to have a rhythm to it and meeting together on Sunday helps us to establish that rhythm.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago we started a new four-talk series titled ‘Why we gather?’ I got the idea for the series from a website called SermonCentral. For the past 16 months most of us haven’t been gathering, or at least, not in person. Two weeks ago we started to meet again. So I think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Genesis 2:1-3, Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Trinity - Father, Son, And Holy Spirit

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 14, 2019

No matter how hard we try, understanding the concept of the Trinity is uncomprehendible

I speak to you in the name of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Amen One of the first sermons I delivered here at Saint John’s, without realizing when I agreed to preach, was Trinity Sunday in 2011. I have to tell you, of all the Sundays in the year, this is the one that makes ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15, John 4:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Bother With Worship? Series

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023

A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Mar 12, 2013

During Lent, rather than giving up something outward and physical, give up discouraging words!

During Lent, many people give up something they enjoy eating--chocolate for instance--in order to focus on and consider anew the sacrifice Jesus made for humankind. This season, however, rather than giving up something outward and physical, I suggest giving up discouraging words. It’s difficult ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian Church