Sermon Resources on Humble Leadership

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Celebrate Palm Sunday with Joyful Hearts

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

John 8:31-59, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26a, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:8-11, Luke 19:36-44

Pastor: Rejoice greatly, O people of Zion! People: Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Pastor: See, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and having salvation, People: ...

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A Poor Man’s Ticker-tape Parade

Author

Mia Levetan

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Zechariah 9:9, Exodus 12:1–28 , 2 Kings 9:13 , Matthew 21:1–11, John 12:12–16, Psalm 118:25–26

Frederick Buechner is a master of capturing the excitement of the moment of Palm Sunday. It’s a great reminder that the story itself is a great illustration! We call it Palm Sunday because maybe t...

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Why a Colt and Not a War Horse?

Author

Mia Levetan

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Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 53:3–5, Exodus 12:1–28, Matthew 21:1–11 , Luke 22:24–27, Psalm 118:25–26

I heard a woman named Veda Gill who is the Executive Director, Presbyterian Education Board in Pakistan preach on a Palm Sunday. Perhaps you’ve heard this story before, but it is so powerful that I th...

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When the Honeymoon Ends

Author

Jen Wilkin

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Jeremiah 17:5-7, Isaiah 40:30-31, Numbers 23:19, Psalm 118:8-9, John 2:23-25, 2 Timothy 4:16-17

It happens sooner or later in every relationship: someone will let you down. We have a term for the earliest stages of a relationship: the “honeymoon phase”—that rosy time period when everything but d...

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Rejoice greatly, O people of Zion

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26a, John 12:12-19, Philippians 2:8-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 19:38

Pastor: Rejoice greatly, O people of Zion! People: Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Pastor: See, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and having salvation, People:...

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Author

Epicurus

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Exodus 32:1-26 , 1 Kings 22:1-28 , Daniel 6:1-23, John 6:60-69, Acts 5:27-42, Psalm 118:8-9

I have never wished to cater to the crowd; for what I know they do not approve, and what they approve I do not know.

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If This isn’t Nice, What is?

Author

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Nehemiah 8:10, Genesis 2:8-9, 15, Philippians 4:4-7 , Luke 10:38-42 , Psalm 118:24

In a commencement speech at Rice University around the turn of the century (the 21st century to be precise) the author Kurt Vonnegut shared some of the wisdom of his life. He went on to share a story ...

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Proclaiming God's Greatness and Glory

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Acts 28:17-30, Psalm 145:3-7, Psalm 47:1-2, 5 , Psalm 118:23 , Psalm 118:23, Psalm 47:2, Psalm 47:1

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; People: his greatness no one can ...

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Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 145:3-7, Psalm 47:1-2, 5 , Psalm 118:23 , Exodus 15:1-3 , 1 Chronicles 16:23-31, Isaiah 12:4-6

Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; People: his greatness no one can fathom. Leader: One generation commends your works to another; People: they tell of your ...

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Our Unworthy Cornerstones

Author

Ryan Bundrick

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Ephesians 2:20, Isaiah 28:16, 1 Peter 2:6-8, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Hebrews 12:27-28, Psalm 118:22, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10-11, Luke 20:17

The cornerstone was a critical element of ancient architecture, the anchor that the rest of the building relied on. The cornerstone was the stone that set the alignment of the entire building. Every o...

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Scripture Guide, Psalm 118

Author

C. Hassell Bullock

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Psalm 118:, Matthew 21:9, Mark 11:9, Luke 19:38, John 12:13, Ezra 5:null, Ezra 6:, Mark 12:10-11, 1 Peter 2:5, Deuteronomy 7:8, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:26-27, Philippians 2:8-10

Introduction This guide is often read on Palm Sunday and it is especially interesting when read in light of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. All the gospels include a quotation of part of P...

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Blessed is the ruler who comes

Author

Steve Garnaas Holmes

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Zechariah 9:9-10, 1 Kings 1:32-40, Isaiah 11:1-5, Luke 19:28-40 , John 12:12-15, Psalm 118:25-26

Leader: Blessed is the ruler who comes in the love of God. All: Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven! Amid the powers of this world, Christ comes humbly, riding on a donkey...

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Sixth Sunday in Lent, Liturgy of the Palms

Author

C. Hassell Bullock

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Scripture

Psalm 118:1-2, 29-39, Psalm 118:null, Ezra 5:null, Ezra 6:, Mark 12:10-11, 1 Peter 2:5, Deuteronomy 7:8, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 12:9, Romans 8:26-27, Philippians 2:8-10

Preaching Commentary Introduction As we use our acronym (AIM) for understanding the lectionary Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, we should remind ourselves that the lectionary texts are chosen very carefully t...

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Prayers of the People: Path to Salvation

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 118:25a, John 8:31-59, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:8-11, Luke 19:36-44, John 12:16-19

Pastor: Heavenly Father, as Your Son humbled Himself for our salvation, give to each of us and to every member of Your Church a confident faith in Christ’s Passion for us, so that during this Holy W...

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Peace in Heaven, Glory Revealed

Author

The Pastor's Workshop

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Isaiah 40:3, 5, Luke 9:38, Zechariah 9:9, John 1:14, Psalm 118:26

Leader: Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. . . . People: And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth...

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Author

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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Scripture

Deuteronomy 30:19, Psalm 118:24, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:34, Jeremiah 29:11

Trust no future, howe’er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act,—act in the living present! Heart within, and God o’erhead!

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Shouting Joyfully to Our King

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Luke 24:44–53, Acts 1:1-11, John 7:33-34, Mark 16:19, Psalm 145:3-7, Psalm 47:1-2, 5 , Psalm 118:23

Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; People: his greatness no one can fathom. Leader: One generation commends your works to another; People: they tell of your ...

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The Biblical Helper: Ezer

Author

John Mark Comer

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Genesis 2:18–25 , Exodus 17:8–13, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12, John 14:16–17 , Romans 16:1–4, Psalm 118:6–7

Adam was called by God to take care of Eden. But it was too much work for one man. Eden was massive. Adam was incapable of gardening the whole thing. He needed help. That’s why God created Eve. Go...

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Adapted from Psalm 118

Author

Chip Hardwick

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Psalm 118:null

Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; People: God’s mercy endures forever! Leader: Let Israel say, People: God’s mercy endures forever! Leader: Let those now who fear the Lord say...

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Let us pray for the whole people

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 53:4-5, Exodus 12:21-23, Matthew 21:8-9, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 118:25-26

Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus and for everyone according to their needs. Holy Lord, all glory and praise are offered to You, for You are our Redeemer and King, o...

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Fourteen Good Days

Author

Brian Russell

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Scripture

Psalm 4:6-7, Psalm 5:11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-27, Psalm 5:11, 1 Chronicles 16:23-27, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 118:22-29

In a July 2014 New York Times article about happiness, author Arthur C. Brooks quotes tenth-century Moorish king Abd Al-Rahman III, who assumed his throne as a young man and enjoyed tangible abundance...

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Rejoicing in the Lord's Grace

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Psalm 118:15–24, 28, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 21:42, Romans 9:33, Isaiah 12:2

Leader: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; People: for his steadfast love endures forever! Leader: Glad songs of salvation are in the tents of the righteous: People: ...

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PALM SUNDAY CALL TO WORSHIP

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

John 31:59, Zechariah 9:9 , Psalm 118:26a, Psalm 118:26a, 25a, Psalm 118:25a, Numbers 6:24-26

Pastor: Rejoice greatly, O people of Zion! People: Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Pastor: See, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and having salvation, People:...

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A Call to Worship for Ascension Sunday

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Psalm 145:3-7, Psalm 47:1-2, 5 , Psalm 118:23 , Exodus 19:16-20, Isaiah 63:1-6

Leader: Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; People: his greatness no one can fathom. Leader: One generation commends your works to another; People: they tell of your ...

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Of light, Lord of Lords, God of this

Author

John Birch

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Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, John 8:12, Psalm 118:24, Psalm 136:1, Ephesians 5:8-9, Isaiah 60:1

Of light, Lord of Lords, God of this world and the next, We give you thanks for the promise of this day, We give you thanks for the challenge of this day, We give you thanks for the blessings of this ...

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Palm Sunday Prayer: Confession and Forgiveness

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Psalm 118:26a, 25a, John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:8-11, Luke 19:36-44, John 12:16-19

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Pastor: O Lord, with the Palm Sunday crowd, we cry to You this day: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” People: “Hosanna! Save us, we pray, O Lord!” Pastor...

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Go, as God's people of joy

Author

Jacob Traeger

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Scripture

Luke 15:1-10, Philippians 4:4, Psalm 118:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Go, as God’s people of joy, carrying in your hearts the good news that our God delights to seek and save all who are lost. May you know how deeply Christ values each and every person who you encounter...

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Adapted from Psalm 118:19,2c

Keywords

Palm Sunday

Scripture

Psalm 118:19

Open the gates of victory; I will enter them and praise the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord; The victors shall enter through it. This is the day on which the Lord has acted. Let us exult ...

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O God, Giver of all good, and Fountain

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Scripture

Psalm 118:24, James 1:17, Psalm 136:1, Philippians 4:19, Lamentations 3:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

O God, Giver of all good, and Fountain of all mercies, in whom are all the springs of our life; all glory, thanks and praise be unto thee for thine unfailing goodness; for thy faithfulness which is fr...

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Special Liturgy: Palm Sunday: Glory to You

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

John 12:12-19, Psalm 118:26a, 25a

Pastor: The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the 12th chapter. People: Glory to You, O Lord. Pastor: The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was ...

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