Sermons on White Sunday:

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 1, 2003

Is he the King that you welcome into your hearts– like the crowds did that Sunday 2000 years ago or Is he that uncomfortable person that you would like to get rid of, like the Jewish leaders did 2000 years ago.

Talk on Sunday 9th April 2001 in Ferindune This afternoon’s reading describes Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem which happened at the beginning of a week – in about AD 30 - that Christians remember each year as “Holy Week” or “Passion Week”. The week before Easter Resume. Jesus decided to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Anglican

Dare To Worship Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

A Palm Sunday sermon calling people to true worship by excitedly anticipating and then really meeting our gentle king.

Dare to Worship Again – “Up From The Grave” Lent 2003 John 12:12-19 April 13, 2003 Intro: On the way home from church one day, a family was complaining about the service they had just attended: “The music was sure awful today,” said the mom. “Yes, and I thought that young half-bald preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus – Questions Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on May 4, 2003

The last in a series looking at the life of Christ. This sermon looks at four questions that define Holy Week.

Matthew 21:10-11 Matthew 26:22-25, 33 Matthew 27:45 Mark 6:3 Intro.: Who are you? 1. I am told that men and women anser this question in significantly different ways. 2. Women speak in terms of their relationships, their likes, and their dislikes. 3. Men speak in terms of their jobs 4. Questions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:3

Denomination: Methodist

"Triumphant In Christ!”

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 5, 2003

Are you living a victorious life? The word “Triumph” means to be victorious or successful – to win! 2000 years ago, Christ rode into Jerusalem as a triumphant King! Because of Christ we also are able to live triumphant lives today!

“Triumphant in Christ!” Text: Luke 19:28-44 & Selected P A L M S U N D A Y Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – April 13, 2003 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Welcome to Cross Creek. This morning we are going to look at the Triumphal entry of Christ – Palm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Bible Church

"More Than Just A Parade"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Jesus has the power to bring not only peace but chaos as well, just as he did on that first Palm Sunday...

"More Than Just a Parade" A story is told about a famous preacher long ago who pastored a church that was filled every Sunday by people who traveled miles on foot just to hear his messages. One day, as the church was emptying, a passerby asked one of the people in the church why this preacher’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Did The Cheering Stop

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 26, 2003

When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, He received a hero’s welcome. People everywhere were cheering. But then something happened. The cheering stopped.

Gene A. Smith, an American historian, authored a book entitled, “When The Cheering Stopped.” The book told of Woodrow Wilson, and the events surrounding WW1. Upon the end of the war, people were optimistic. They believed that the last war had been fought. The dream was that the world had at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Practical Lessons From Impractical Parades

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Entering Jerusalem Jesus teaches us much

I magine that most of us have been to the Rose Festival Parade at some time in our lives and sat along MLK and waited for the floats and bands to come along. Some of us have gotten there just before it started. Others have purchased seats from which to view it and still others of us have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tragedy Of Lost Opportunity

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

Palm Sunday Sermon

LUKE 19:28-44 “THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY” A) From all outward appearances, Palm Sunday was a triumph! * Christ was riding into the city like a King ... The crowds were praising God and honoring Jesus! * Then, at the top of the hill, Jesus stopped ... He looked down and saw spreading before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus rides into the city on the donkey.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: “President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father work for hours preparing those ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came To Town

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Palm Sunday Message of salvation.

24, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Love Came To Town Introduction: It’s Palm Sunday. - What does the day mean to you if anything? - Just one more week to chocolate heaven? - The day we get the leaf at church? - Actually it is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - Image what it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 15:25-32

Denomination: Mennonite

A Very Dangerous Man

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 11:12-26

A Very Dangerous Man Mark 11:12-26 This morning, I want to talk to you about a very dangerous man. This man was a threat to His community. He was known to hang around with some very shady characters, even counting a possible terrorist among His closest friends. He was known to have broken the law ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Simon This Blood Is For You

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Palm Sunday. The story of Simon, from Simon’s eyes.

Palm Sunday: Simon This Blood’s For You Matthew 21:1-11; Lev. 23:40; Psalm 118:27; Matthew 27:11-66 My name is Simon and I want to tell you a story about a week that changed my life. Have you ever been to a parade where there were lots of people yelling and screaming as the floats came down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don't You Honor Me? Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

God asked Israel a Question: … it seemed that God wasn’t pleased with either their sacrifices or service,

"WHY DON’T YOU HONOR ME?" TEXT: Malachi 1: 6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear(reverence)? Living for God can become a ritual rather than a relationship! A ritual causes a lack of genuine ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, Our Servant-King, Saves Sinners

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 5, 2007

Palm Sunday(A) - Jesus as our Servant-King saves sinners. This Servant perfectly obeys. Our Father powerfully helps.

JESUS, OUR SERVANT-KING, SAVES SINNERS (Outline) April 1, 2007 PALM SUNDAY - Isaiah 50:4-9 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and the crowds shouted, “Hosanna”. They are looking at Jesus as the king who will deliver Israel from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran