Sermons on Sunday Punch:

Palm Sunday: Celebrate The King

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 23, 2013

The crowd announces in their cries that Jesus is the awaited king and they offer shouts of praise. When the Pharisees tell Jesus to rebuke them - he rather confirms what they are saying.

Dakota Community Church March 24, 2013 Palm Sunday Celebrate the King Matthew 21:1-5 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Mennonite

Palm Sunday - Gateway To Change

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 17, 2016

A sermon that looks at the dramatic change palm Sunday brings as a template for change in our own lives.

Today is Palm Sunday – it is a day we remember that Jesus came into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11New International Version (NIV) Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making A Messiah, Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 20, 2016

Over Holy Week we looked at how Jesus was framed and the events that led up to it.

For most of us the lead up to Easter begins with Palm Sunday, in case you missed it that’s today. But really the stage was set before the celebration of the triumphant entry. Most of you know that I am a Jesus Christ Super Star nerd and in the past I’ve shown the Palm Sunday clip from the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

The First Palm Sunday And The Purge

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 20, 2016

After praises from the Jerusalemites, Jesus curses the fig tree, which is symbolic of Israel, and then He cleans out the money changers in the Temple. Palm Sunday has a lot to do with purging out dead, fruitless people, and hypocrisy!

The First Palm Sunday and The Purge Kelly Durant Mark 11:1-25 2. How many of you like crime stories? It usually begins with a piece of the evidence in front of you, but all the pieces you have to put together so you understand all of what happened. What led up to the incident? Who are the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Making A Messiah,easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2016

This is our conclusion to Making a Messiah, as we look at those who proclaimed Jesus Innocent of the charges brought against him.

Jesus was guilty! That’s right on that Good Friday so many years ago Christ was declared guilty. He had fought the good fight but he had lost. In the eyes of the world, in the eyes of His followers and in the eyes of his enemies Jesus Christ the carpenter from Nazareth had been proven to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Visionary View Of Remembrance Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2023

Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks.

A Visionary View of Remembrance Sunday Today we gather on this Remembrance Sunday to reflect upon the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for our freedom. It is a day to remember and give thanks. The Bible tells us in Psalm 105:1-8: "Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Galatians 5:1, Deuteronomy 31:6, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sabbath And Sunday: Understanding The Change Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024

The transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and rest. Let us explore this transformation through the lens of Scripture and history.

The Sabbath and Sunday: Understanding the Change Introduction: Today, we delve into a topic of great significance in our Christian faith—the transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14, Mark 2:27-28, Hebrews 4:9-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Acts 20:7, John 20:19, John 20:26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Revelation 1:10, Colossians 2:16-17, Romans 14:5-6, Galatians 4:9-11, Exodus 31:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fourth Sunday Of Lent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2020

You have a story to tell

Spiritual blindness often has ideological roots and rational presuppositions. The Pharisees were so sure of everything—that God did not heal someone on Sundays; that Moses was God’s only spokesman, that anyone born blind had to be a sinner. To illustrate: Two psychiatrists were talking and one ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Sunday The Resurrection Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 20, 2020

Easter becomes an opportunity to imagine God would be present in our lives to roll away the stone from the graves in the darkest recesses of our souls.

There is a sign in Theo & Stacy’s Greek Restaurant in Kalamazoo, Michigan, that says, “People who believe the dead never come back to life should be here at quitting time.” Let me tell you an Easter story: A long time ago a Frenchman incurred the displeasure of the emperor Napoleon. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Palm Sunday Without The Palms Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 4, 2020

Devotional Worship Service for Palm Sunday during Pandemic - The stones cry out

Palm Sunday, March 30, 2020 Prayers for the world: Beloved Jesus, in this time of crisis, our churches sit empty. Not because we do not love you, but because you told us to love one another, and this is the best way we can do it. As the crowds gathered to celebrate your entry into Jerusalem, this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Sunday - Matthew 28

Contributed by Matt Stone on Apr 6, 2020

At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.

The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020

The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

Palm Sunday: The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Palm Sunday reminds us of the importance of recognising Jesus for who He truly is—our Saviour and King.

PALM SUNDAY: THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 11:9 "And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord." – Supporting Texts: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, Zechariah 9:9, John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday, The Innocence Project Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 12, 2025

This series looks at how, beginning on Palm Sunday, how Jesus was wrongfully convicted because of official misconduct.

In 1992, attorneys Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck, founded an organization called the Innocence Project, which has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, using DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction. The mission of the Innocence project is defined this way: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-20, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

3 Meditations On Palm Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 13, 2025

3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY 2. PRAISE 3. CLEANSING

3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY 2. PRAISE 3. CLEANSING ********************************************** 3 MEDITATIONS ON PALM SUNDAY 1. HUMILITY MATTHEW 21 : 1 - 5 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal