SERIES: PALM SUNDAY
MESSAGE: Celebrating the Messiah
TEXT: Matthew 21:1–11
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. When you obey Christ’s commands. (Vv. 1–6)
(Luke 6:46; 1 John 5:3)
- They believed Christ.
- They followed Christ.
- They submitted to Christ.
- They were used by Christ.
- They glorified Christ.

2. When you give from your resources.
(Mark 11:5–6)
- Jesus calls us to live a life of giving & serving.
(Mark 10:45; Luke 9:23)
- Giving is the response of trust and faith.
(Luke 6:38)
- Giving begets praise.

3. When you passionately praise the Lord.
(Matt. 21:9; Ps. 118:26; Luke 19:37–38; Ps. 150:6)
- Praise is a response to salvation.
- Praise is an indicator of faith.
- Praise is a liberator from fear.

4. When you refuse to be hindered by critics.
(Luke 19:39–40)
“The evil one always tries to hinder praise and deflect glory from Jesus.”
- Refuse to hinder your praise.
- Refuse to hinder your prayer. (Matt. 20:31)
- Refuse to hinder children. (Matt. 21:15–16)
- Refuse to hinder the hurting. (Matt. 21:14)
- Refuse to hinder your testimony. (Acts. 4:18–20)

Take-Aways:
1. Are you celebrating Jesus?
2. Are you obeying Jesus?
3. Are you trusting Jesus?
4. Are you praising Jesus?
5. Are you witnessing about Jesus?