Sermons about Sunday Observance

The Hammer And The Donkey

Contributed by David Limiero on May 1, 2001

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A narrative message for Palm Sunday contrasting the arrival of "The Hammer" (Judas Maccabeus) with that of Jesus.

FIRST MOVEMENT: The Hammer They called him “the Hammer.” He probably got the name from his style of warfare. He attacked hard and fast, guerrilla-warfare style. The Hammer was a seasoned warrior. And, because of his success against overwhelming odds, he was a hero to his fellow Israelis. Israel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Psalm 118:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Have That Belongs To God?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

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If you are a Christian who has something that belongs to God, Time, Talent, Money, secret sin or a painful past, it’s time to uncover those things and give them back to God.

We begin in the Book of Joshua chapter 5:1 Joshua’s Hebrew name means “God is our Salvation” The Hebrew name Joshua is rendered in the Greek as Iesous which we pronounce in English as “Jesus”. So the names Joshua and Jesus are the same and have the meaning “God is our Salvation.” The Children of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

So You Think You Have It Bad?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 25, 2008

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Rather than observe this service on All Saints Sunday in November, we always hold a Memorial Service honoring the memory of all the saints from our Church Family on Memorial Day Sunday in May each year. This sermon was for this occasion in May 2008.

So You Think You Have It Bad? --Job 19:25-27 Today we honor the memory of those who were part of our Church family or recipients of the ministry of our Church that God has called home within the past year. It is a time to remember and honor those who were loyal to God and His Kingdom, but are ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Voices

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Apr 12, 2003

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This sermon is a consideration of the voices in the Palm Sunday text of Luke 19

Voices Luke 19:28-48 Introduction Every day there are many voices trying to convince us about how to live our lives. Those voices do not always offer wise counsel. Illustration: Here are instructions on how to react to hungry pythons, as given to Peace Corpsmen serving in Brazil — “Remember not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Would Not Keep Quiet

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

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Why some people praise GOD? Then why some people just come to be praise police.

Text: LUKE 19: 37-40, “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: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Plea To Praise Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 8, 2001

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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

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Thanksgiving And Praise

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 18, 2006

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This is a message for the observance of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving and Praise --PSALM 100 “ Everyone is familiar with Sherlock Holmes, his faithful companion Dr. Watson, and Holmes’s keen power of observation that solved countless crimes. Yet few of us know that Holmes thought deduction and observation were even more necessary to religion. Tucked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Out For #1

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

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We have this tendency to be selfish--to look out for #1--me, me, me. The true #1 is God and God’s ways. Jesus shows that making God #1 means not thinking we are better than others. John 13 (foot washing) is a beautiful expression of this.

Looking Out for Number One March 16, 2008 Matthew 21: 1-11; John 13 Part One (kid’s sermon) Let me tell you about the most memorable day of my life. There I was living this average conditions with no one recognizing my worth. No one really could see the great potential that I had when suddenly ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

"God Don't Want No Dirty House"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 21, 2003

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In the passage on Jesus cleansing the Temple, we see that there may be some things in our lives that Jesus needs to clean out before we can worship Him.

“God Don’t Want No Dirty House” John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, He traveled with His Disciples and family to Capernaum … about 15 miles away – 2:12 After spending a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Public Parade Provokes Punishment

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

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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

We Would Like To See Jesus

Contributed by Larry East on Apr 7, 2006

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This is a Palm Sunday sermon about faces in the crowd who saw Jesus.

We Would Like to See Jesus Northside Christian Church Palm Sunday April 9, 2006 John 12:12-19 (NIV) 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Parade

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

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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

A Sort Of Homecoming

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002

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On Palm Sunday this year, we need to give Jesus the kind of homecoming he really deserves.

Palm Sunday March 23, 1997 INTRODUCTION A little bit less than two months ago, a certain professional football team named the Green Bay Packers returned home to their loyal Wisconsin fans as champions of Super Bowl XXX. It had been 29 years since the Green Bay fans had been able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If They Keep Quiet

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 12, 2002

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Message about the trimphial entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

"If they Keep Quiet" Luke 19:35-40 Introduction: Looking at this passage of Scripture this morning and trying to pull out some truth that we can use this morning as we strive to serve God, Worship Him, and obey His commands. Introduce these thoughts this morning with some observations about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing The Way

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2005

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It is in the Triumphal entry we see our preparation to move from sinner to saint, from overcome by sin to overcommer of sin, from beaten to blessed!!!! We can proclaim today these things because our redeemer prepared the way, and because he finalized the

All history (His Story of saving us from our sin) will hinge on the cross. In His triumphal entry (scholars have called it a-triumphal) we see the foreshadowing of His purchasing our pardon from sin and preparing for us the way called straight. His plan was prepared before the foundations of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

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