Sermons on Transition To Sunday Worship:

The Great Paradox PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Christ, King, Sunday

Cross-Culture (A Palm Sunday Sermon)

Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 26, 2009

This sermon deals with the effect that Jesus’ cross had on three men: Simon the Cyrene, John the Apostle and Nicodemus, the quiet follower.

CROSS-Culture Palm Sunday 2009 – Communion Sunday I grew up in a fairly sheltered environment. Other than books at school I remember little, if any, interaction with anyone of another culture. My first encounter with a different culture was a kid I met at school. I don’t remember his name, but ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 1, 2007

Proposition: When Jesus comes again He will come in power!

The King Is Coming Text: Matt. 21:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Want From Me Anyway? Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 18, 2011

Jesus shed tears while others were rejoicing and proclaiming Him the Messiah. We need to ask, "Why?" and if what Jesus saw on that day so long ago was not what He was looking for, then we need to be asking, "What does God want from Me Anyway?"

What Does God Want From Me Anyway? - Luke 19:38-44 - April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday Service) I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. You might have even done it this morning as ____________________ read those verses of Scripture for us. In some ways it is hard not to do - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:38-44

Denomination: *other

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebration Of The King Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2023

Palm Sunday: This message on "The Triumphal Entry" teaches us some things about worship, concerning what we should be thankful for and what we should celebrate when we find ourselves in the presence of the one true King, Jesus Christ.

One Palm Sunday, a little boy had a sore throat and had to stay home from church with a babysitter. When the rest of the family came home, they were carrying palm branches; and the little boy asked what they were for. His father told him that people waved them in celebration as Jesus passed by. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2003

How we see Jesus determines our response to him.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Yr B, 2/03/2003 Based on Mk 9:2-9 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There was a man who went to his doctor and expressed the following concern: “Doc, I’m really worried. Every time I drink a cup of coffee, I feel a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Sunday School: Catch The Vision! Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

Some experts believe that Sunday School is on the decline. They suggest that the SS hour has been added to the church service (2:00 hour services now common, often with 1:15 devoted to music) therefore SS is unnecessary.

Chances are, you don’t know Edward Kimball. He lived over a hundred years ago. He was a Sunday school teacher in Boston, where a young teenager became part of his class. The young man was a country boy. He didn’t know the ways of the city or of the church. But, he came to Kimball’s Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Other

It's Friday But Sunday Is Coming

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 21, 2005

The actions of Friday will be regreted in light of the events of Sunday. Though on Friday, Satan celebrates, soldiers spit, and Pharisees clap, but on Sunday the sinners rejoice.

IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING On December the 7th 1941 the Japanese raided Pearl Harbor. This was a defining moment in American history. The U.S. fleet was reachable by an aircraft carrier force only. The Japanese planes attacked just before 8am. Within a short time five of eight ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Sunday Came Into The Church

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The prophet Daniel saw this power which, according to Bible prophecy, would attempt to "change times and laws": Dan. 7:25

HOW SUNDAY CAME INTO THE CHURCH A. WHEN WE URGE UPON OUR SUNDAY FRIENDS THE KEEPING OF THE SEVENTH DAY SABBATH, WE ARE TOLD THAT SUNDAY IS THE CHRISTIAN REST DAY; THAT OUR LORD INSTITUTED THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK TO COMMEMORATE THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST 1. Some claim ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Palms In The Garden [palm Sunday]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2006

The only palms that really mattered eternally during passion week were Jesus’ palms. A study of all His hands touched and accomplished, and what they were about to do! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Palms in the Garden Matthew 26:36-56 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PalmsInGarden.html See all our Easter sermons, PowerPoints, and much more at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- Just outside Jerusalem was a little garden…the garden of Gethsemane. Jerusalem has always been a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - Inspecting The Temple

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 10, 2006

A Palm Sunday message looking at how Jesus challenged people’s relationship with God

Introduction There was an elderly lady who was waiting in the waiting room with her daughter. The nurse entered the waiting area and announced for the elderly lady to go on back to see the doctor. The nurse spoke louder but still she could not hear. The elderly lady’s daughter leaned over and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church On Sunday - Hell On Monday

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Are You Lukewarm?

Church on Sunday - Hell on Monday! Is it possible to go to church every Sunday and die and go to Hell? Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Catholic

It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They killed Jesus.

Day by Day with Jesus Series It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming Luke 23:33-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Good Friday is a problem. First, there is the name. We call it good. No one called it good then. Then there’s what happened. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible