Sermons on Third Sunday Of Easter:

Palm Sunday: Countdown To Resurrection

Contributed by John Petty on Apr 28, 2019

Palm Sunday began the final countdown to the two most important events the world has ever experienced; the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Palm Sunday: Countdown to Resurrection John 12:12-19 (NLT2) 12 The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors 13 took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, “Praise God! Blessings on the one who ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus, The Conquering Warrior

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 15, 2003

The Palm Sunday Parade was a victory parade for the battle that was yet to come.

Matthew 21-26 Palm Sunday, 2003 Jesus the Conquering Warrior You might wonder if speaking on the Palm Sunday passage as “Jesus the Conquering Warrior,” is wise with all the war going on in Iraq and all the bloodshed in the world. I think that now is the right time to talk of Jesus as ...read more

Denomination: *other

O Come Let Us Adore Him

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Oct 22, 2001

A heavenly view of worship

There is an old story which was passed down to me by one of my mentors, Dog James. If you like this story give him credit. If you don’t like it blame me for telling it. It was about this time of year when a mother was beginning to make her plans for Christmas gifts so she called in her son and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowd's Attitude

Contributed by George Blount Jr. on Apr 6, 2004

This sermon focus on the attitude of the crowd while Jesus is entering Jerusalem. There are five attitudes to watch out for.

Greater White Rock Baptist Church Palm Sunday—The attitude of the crowd Luke 19:28-40 April 4, 2004 Please note that I have recieved some additional information from sermons on sermoncentral How many of you have ever been to a parade that had different things in it from bands, to floats, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Our Vision Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 7, 2002

Renewing our church’s vision for worship, prayer, service, outreach, and nurture.

I read a story recently about a little league coach who reminisced about his childhood years playing baseball in little league. He remember back how during his first year, his coach had called together the entire baseball team for a picnic, and he asked the team, "Who here wants to eventually play ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Day Of Cheers And Tears Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.

A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of My Worship? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 10, 2002

A message about the purpose of worship. Do you ever wonder why you come to church and do this thing called worship week after week?

John 4:4-30 4He had to go through Samaria on the way. 5Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6Jacob’s well was there; and Jesus, tired from the long walk, sat wearily beside the well about noontime. 7Soon a Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30, Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

A Supreme Gamble

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 1, 2007

There is no resurrection before there is death

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, July 1st, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation 1 Cor 15:51 – 57 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Hymn #553 “Nearer My God to Thee” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #807 “My Country Tis’ of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fiction Or Non-Fiction

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001

An Easter Sunday Sermon

Luke 24: 1-11 "Fiction or Non-Fiction" True or False! Fact or Fiction! Fiction or Non-fiction! These are the questions which plague us this morning and which plagued the women and the disciples 2000 years ago on the first Easter morning. Had Jesus really risen from the grave? Did the women tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

View From The Donkey

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Triumphal Entry - Takes a unique look at this story from a more humble vantage point. The SAVIOR, the SERVANTS, and the SINNERS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

View From The Donkey Zech. 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11 (this passage known as the Triumphal Entry) Zech. 9:9 [on screen] Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Road To Discipleship

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021

This sermon will be looking at Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as He came to the end of His long road toward His earthly purpose and final work for us all on this earth, the cross. It looks at how easy it is for us to get off track on what our final destinations as disciples is meant to be.

INTRO: Back in February Pat and I were returning from a week in Florida. We have made the trip from DC here to Dillsburg many times. When we travel we often will listen to an audio book to help pass the time. This year we were coming up from Richmond and into DC and listening to our book and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - A Slave For Christ Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2012

This message focuses on the last week of Jesus' life.

A Slave For Christ Part 6 Palm Sunday Scriptures: Isa. 52:13-14; John 12:1-6; 12-15; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 23 Introduction: This is part six of my series “A Slave for Christ”. This morning I want to depart slightly from my covering of the parables that Jesus told relating to slaves ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday 2023

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2023

How do we know with certainty that Jesus is the One and Only Son of God? This message examines the "odds" and/or probability based on the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Palm Sunday 2023 Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-27; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1-2 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is always the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus arriving into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. As He made His entrance into the city, some people laid down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-27, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How They Got To Church”

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025

Today is Easter Sunday. It is the Day of Resurrection. Today it is estimated that over 140 million Americans will attend church for Easter.

“How They Got To Church” “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seamos Humildes

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

San Pablo nos anima a ser humildes basando nuestra humildad en la humildad y gloria de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.

GOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!! Pues, al meter un gol o al clavar una canasta o al marcar un touchdown, ¿qué hacen los atletas hoy en día? Corren por la cancha gritando, muestran el número de su camiseta, bailan, brincan, lo que sea. Pues, con sus acciones realmente están diciendo, "Miren al gran yo. Yo ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran