A Celebrating Crowd and a Crying King
The House of Hope Atlanta • Mar 29, 2026 • 46 min
Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Pastor's Points
Key Points
- 1.The preparation of the coronation: Jesus intentionally fulfilled Zechariah 9:9 by entering Jerusalem humbly on an unridden colt.
- 2.God is not caught off guard or merely reacting to life's trials; He is actively carrying out an eternal plan for our lives.
- 3.The praise of the crowd: The disciples praised God aloud for the mighty works they had seen, establishing that believers have a responsibility to declare God's goodness.
- 4.It is possible to celebrate Jesus and shout in praise while still fundamentally misinterpreting His mission and purpose.
- 5.The protest of the critics: The Pharisees attempted to quiet the disciples, but genuine worship should never be squelched by religious critics or social status.
- 6.Creation itself will testify: Jesus declared that if His people hold their peace, the rocks, wind, sun, moon, and stars will cry out in praise.
- 7.The pain of Christ: Jesus wept over Jerusalem because He knew that the crowd shouting 'Hosanna' on Palm Sunday would cry 'Crucify Him' five days later.
Sermon Moments
“God is not reacting to where you are. He's planning on it... He's carrying out a plan.”
“You can shout and still miss his purpose. You can clap your hands and still reject his plan.”
“We want him to be king, but it's really we want him to be Burger King... you can have it your way. But this is not a Burger King religion.”
“The higher we climb economic, educational, and social ladders, the more dormant and the less intense our worship is.”
“If y'all don't recognize me, creation will. The rocks will testify on my behalf. And what got me is why would a rock that ain't blood bought?”
“In 5 days, the same folks that shouted Hosanna going to be the same ones crying, 'Crucify.'”
“Palm Sunday you make it about palms and it's really about nails. The colt led to the cross. The praise led to the pain. The king revealed the lamb.”
“What makes you really successful is not how much money you got... What makes you successful is being in alignment and in agreement with the plan and purpose of God on your life.”
This Week
Remember This
True worship requires receiving Jesus not just as a triumphant King who meets our expectations, but as the sacrificial Lamb who redeems us through His cross.
A Challenge for You
Be encouraged that as long as King Jesus is on the throne, there is hope for any malady and healing for any pain; celebrate Him both as your conquering King and your crucified Lamb.These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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