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Year A – Easter Sunday – April 5, 2026 Pastor Megan Floyd Acts 10:34-43 Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10 Grace and peace to you from God and the Holy Spirit, and from Jesus Christ, our Savior. Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed! Alleluia! *** This past Holy Week has been… really something special. Last week, on Palm Sunday, many of us here participated in the Palm Sunday March in Lansing. We were surrounded by a crowd of about 800 people from various denominations, who came together to march with palms in hand, bound by our shared commitment to the foundational teachings of Jesus. We marched to share our commitment to love our neighbors… to feed the hungry, clothe the naked… to care for the sick, and the poor… and those who are outcast… and to welcome the stranger. And our group here in Michigan was part of a larger movement across at least sixteen other states… thousands and thousands of Christians showed up… disciples of Jesus… marching to proclaim the saving words and promise of Christ. Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! And then on Thursday, I had the profound honor to care for you by washing and anointing your feet… and by allowing my own feet to be washed and anointed. We do this because Christ did this for his disciples… and told us to continue the practice, and so trusting in the words of our teacher, we wash… There's a closeness there, in that simple and ancient practice, that just cannot be replicated any other way… and when sharing this practice, Jesus is profoundly close. And then we shared our meal of Holy Communion together… and yes, we do that every week in remembrance of Christ… but on Maundy Thursday, we recall why we celebrate this meal… and we recall together the grace, love, and inclusion that Jesus demonstrated for all, even those who would later betray and deny him. And so, we share our meal with all who are gathered… more than just trusting and hoping that Christ will show up… we expect our Christ to show up. Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! And then on Friday… on Good Friday… we gathered with our siblings from All Saints Lutheran and St Paul Lutheran, and with our bishop… we gathered together as one community… to remember and honor Christ's death on the cross. Even as we acknowledge that Christ is with us, always, we know that we cannot get to the Resurrection without going through death and the cross… and so we gathered …as one body… and honored the presence of Christ that was there with us… and in each of us… it was, so very holy… and special. And still we proclaim… Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia!! Alleluia!! I came here today… knowing that I would meet Christ… I expect him to show up because Christ promised to show up… and I know Christ lives in you… and in me… and so wherever we gather… Christ is there… alive… and with us. That expectation of meeting Jesus everywhere we go… that's what it means to follow Jesus… to follow our God who became human… who defeated death and the grave… That's what it means to follow a crucified and risen Lord… it means that we show up in the world expecting to meet Christ there. We expect to meet Jesus… because we trust the Word of our God… we trust… and we dare to hope. Just like Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, who showed up at the tomb on the third day… I believe they showed up expecting to meet Jesus! …or at least, daring to hope they would. Now, I know that in the gospels of Mark and Luke, they write that the women showed up at the tomb with spices to anoint his body. But not in Matthew… The Marys have been disciples of Jesus all along, following him and hearing his teaching… hearing him proclaim that he must die, but would rise again on the third day. And all four gospels record that Jesus was anointed for his burial before he was crucified. The women did not desert him or betray him… they stayed near… and watched. They felt the earth shake at the moment he died and heard the Roman Centurion proclaim that, truly, this man was the Son of God. The Marys stayed… and on the third day… they came to the tomb… not carrying spices for anointing… but coming with fear… and outrageous hope… that death did not win. They came… at the dawning of that new day… expecting to meet their risen Lord! And the earth shook for the second time in three days as the stone was thunderously rolled aside… and the angel of the Lord descended from heaven to meet them. The Roman guards fainted with terror, but the women stood strong, and they witnessed with awe and wonder that the tomb was empty. They stood strong because they expected something wonderful… Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! The angel sent them on to meet Jesus, and they go with great fear and joy… but Jesus doesn't wait… he finds them and greets them with love… and they worship him… and bless his resurrected body. And then, full of grace and forgiveness, Jesus instructs the women to gather those who deserted him… gather together those who fled… so he can be reunited with them… to remind them of his love… and to mercifully commission them to witness to his resurrection. For the dawn from on high has broken upon us, and a new day has begun. Alleluia!! Alleluia!! But Easter morning… is only the beginning. Just as those first disciples had to decide, we, too, must decide who we are now… and who we must become… in the light of the risen Christ? But do not be afraid… Easter faith does not mean perfect faith… not for the first disciples, and not for us …our faith is almost always a mixture of trust and doubt… of belief and unbelief. Jesus knows… this is what we have… an imperfect faith… and yet, he still calls us to be with him… and to celebrate with him… on this new day. And if we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection… then we can show up, expecting Christ to meet us… trusting that God's grace precedes us wherever we go. We can rest in the promise that Christ not only lives in you and me… but Christ also lives in the stranger whom we welcome… in the sick whom we minister to… in the hungry whom we feed… in the naked whom we clothe. We expect Christ to meet us… and we rejoice in his presence. If we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, then we can draw on the strength of Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, and resist the powers of this world that would pull us toward greed and violence… toward bigotry and corruption. If we dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, then we expect Christ to be here, and we can shape our lives around Christ's way of enduring love… and grace… and mercy. Because Easter is not an event that we remember and celebrate only once a year. Easter is a way of living… it's a way of loving… a way of shaping our communities in such a way that don't bend to the wills of the powerful… to the wills of greed and Empire… But instead… Easter is a way of living that glorifies God through loving the least among us, as Christ loved us… and knowing that there is nothing in the world stronger than God's love. Yes, we are Easter people. We are children of God who dare to hope in the promise of the resurrection, and we expect to meet our living Christ wherever we go, and in all whom we meet. For Jesus Christ is not dead and gone… he is alive! Alleluia!! Alleluia!!
This Lenten season we have focused on relationship with the Lord and staying in good relationship with the Lord. We do that by avoiding temptation, which helps us avoid sin. We accept the Lord‘s encouragement and draw strength from it to continue in good relationship with Him. We include in part of our prayers, relational or conversational prayer, allowing ourselves to listen to the Lord and hear what He has to say. We accept the healing that He has to give us and we cooperate with His grace to stay in good relationship with Him we accept His mercy and His forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, allowing ourselves to be spiritually resurrected when we give into temptation and end up in sin. Listen to this reflection for a greater summary of these previous homilies.
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Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 9:00 a.m. - Rev. Dr. Edwin Estevez by Kirk in the Hills
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Sunday Worship for March 29, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen. Processional Hymn—All Glory, Laud and Honor, • First Reading— Isaiah 50:4-9a • Psalm 31:9-16 • Second Reading— Philippians 2:5-11 • Gospel—Matthew 27:11-54 • Hymn of the Day—Were You There (ELW 353) • Offertory—Psalm 69:20-22 • Distribution Hymn—Jesus, Remember Me (ELW 616) • Sending Hymn —Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow (ELW 327) • Postlude—excerpt from Prelude, Fugue, and Variation, César Franck Link here to view the bulletin.Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. Visit this link.
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The road to Easter didn't begin with a cross, it began with a parade. Crowds cheered, palms waved, and hopes were high. But they were celebrating a very different King than the one who had come. This Palm Sunday, discover what it means to follow Jesus for who He truly is.
This morning, we remember how Jesus entered Jerusalem and was welcomed as King with shouts of praise, with waving palm branches to signify his royalty and victory. This morning, we join in the crowds beginning to recognize Christ as King.
Welcome to Park Valley Church's Sermon of the Week. It doesn't matter if you have been a Christ follower for years, are new to the Christian faith, or are you just learning about Jesus. You have come to the right place. Listen in as one of our campus pastors shares how to apply biblical truth in a tangible way. As you listen, we pray you have an encounter with Jesus that leads to real and lasting life change.
Our enjoying Jesus' kingdom is not earned by merit, it is enjoyed by those who accept Jesus' gracious invitation knowing full well that none of us deserve it.
James Forsyth • John 12:12-16 • Palm Sunday •March 29, 2026
Palm SundayMarcus Doe | March 29, 2026Redemption Tucson Church
We are part of the narrative of what happened to Jesus. Bishop Mark Beckman delivers the homily at the 9 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, Tenn.
Join us this Sunday as we journey from the season of Lent towards Easter together. As Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey into what will prove to be a crucial week, the people are shaken, asking, "Who is this?" We will look at how we answer that question, the danger of merely following the crowd, and what Jesus himself reveals about who He is. You can view the full service here: https://youtube.com/live/gsmiBCqrWmY
On this Palm Sunday, Pastor Jim Ellis explores the four Gospel accounts of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This message reminds us that even when we are stubborn or forgetful, Jesus remains our King who comes in humility to save us from our sins.STAY CONNECTED
Mass Readings for Palm Sunday March 29, 2026 Reading 1, Isaiah 50:4-7 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24 Reading 2, Philippians 2:6-11 Gospel, Matthew 26:14-27:66
On this episode of The King's Healing Room Podcast, The KHR women's ministry delivers a all-star sermon as each women talks about each fruit of the spirit.We are Located in Syracuse, NY The King's Healing Room4326 Fay RoadSyracuse, NY 13219Founder/Senior Bishop: Bishop. Brian K. Hill Sr.Executive Pastor: Elder. Yulon JonesWe can be call at 315-516-8110Check out all of our links below on Linktree:https://linktr.ee/tkhrchurchTo give today:Givelify: Search: The King's Healing RoomPay PalTKHROFFICE@gmail.comTKHR now offers Text to Give... Here's how it works:5 Steps...1. Text - "give " to 1 (844) 981-2759 which is unique to TKHR2. You will receive a text with instructions 3. Follow the instructions to set up a giving account4. Text the amount you want to give and the designation (eg. tithe, offering, general fund)5. You will receive a receipt via email confirming your giftI did it and it works!If you want to listen to the sermon on audio podcast here are the links belowApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kings-healing-room-podcast/id1494591065?uo=4Breakerhttps://www.breaker.audio/the-kings-healing-room-podcastGoogle Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjJjOWQ4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==Overcast https://overcast.fm/itunes1494591065/the-kings-healing-room-podcastPocket Casthttps://pca.st/bv1ufvf7Radio Publichttps://radiopublic.com/the-kings-healing-room-podcast-WJ2LL1Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4LDhQ58s0Ysk6PYJ9vKMbo
Palm Sunday reveals three crucial truths about Jesus as King that challenged everyone's expectations. When Jesus finally accepted the title Son of David from two blind men, He broke His messianic secret and publicly declared His royal identity. However, His humble demeanor confused the crowds who expected a military conqueror with armies and war horses, not fishermen and a donkey. Instead of heading to the Roman garrison or Pilate's headquarters as a political liberator would, Jesus went straight to the temple to cleanse it, revealing that humanity's real problem was spiritual, not political. Jesus came not as the warrior king they wanted, but as the suffering servant they needed - one who would defeat Satan, sin, and death rather than just temporary political oppressors.
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On Palm Sunday, we revisit the ancient song of Psalm 118—a song of praise, struggle, and hope. As the crowd welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem, they weren't just singing words; they were locating themselves in a story of liberation and longing. In this sermon, we reflect on how our own stories—of pain, resilience, and even rejection—can become the very foundation for hope, shaping how we move forward together. Find out more about Storied Church @ STORIEDCHURCH.org TO GIVE storiedchurch.org/give JOIN SC DISCORD: https://discord.gg/MdqSpQPxkH JOIN OUR LISTSERVE: storiedchurch.org/connect instagram.com/storiedchurch facebook.com/storiedchurch YouTube: @storiedchurch921
The sermon from the Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026, worship service of Atlanta First United Methodist Church by Lead Pastor Rev. Jasmine R. Smothers. “Unlikely Allies” in the worship series “An Unlikely Lent.” Scripture lessons: John 3:1-2;19:31-42 (New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition).Support the show
Palm Sunday March 29, 2026 Plot, Passover and Lord's Supper Passion Readings: Matthew 26-27 https://stpeterchurchmodesto.org/
Today, we encounter the paradox that defines our faith: Jesus Christ is glorified king and humiliated servant. We wave palms in celebration today as Christ comes into our midst, and we follow with trepidation as his path leads to death on the cross. Amid it all we are invited into this paradoxical promise of life through Christ's broken body and outpoured love in a meal of bread and wine. We begin this week that stands at the center of the church year, anticipating the completion of God's astounding work.Scripture Readings: Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11
Jesus gave us life and immortality through his life, death & resurrection. On this Palm Sunday, Fr. David Trautman would have us contemplate the cost.If you like what you hear, we hope you'll join us in person if you're in the area. Learn more about us:https://linktr.ee/servantsanglicanhttps://www.servantsanglican.org/
Scriptures: Matthew 21:1–11 | Isaiah 52:13—53:12 | Philippians 2:5–11 | Psalm 22:1–11 | Matthew 27:1–54 | by Fabien Pering Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Palm Sunday: March 29th, 2026. Father Michael Distefano preaches. The post Palm Sunday: March 29th, 2026 appeared first on Christ Church of Austin.
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Sermon for Palm Sunday (March 29th, 2026) Zech. 9:9-12; Phil. 2:5-11; Matt. 21:1-9; Matt. 27:11-54 Rev. Jonathan Jennings -------------------------------- Check Us Out At: www.bethlehemlutheranferrin.org www.facebook.com/bethlehemlutheranferrin/
Readings for this SundayIsaiah 50:4-9aPhilippians 2:5-11Matthew 26:14- 27:66or Matthew 27:11-54Psalm 31:9-16
Greetings.Thank you for listening. I pray that all goes well with your Lenten Journey as we approach Holy Week and the Triduum.God bless.Fr. Kennedy
"The Passion story is a story about us."This episode of the Sermon Brainwave podcast explores the significance of Palm Sunday and Passion narratives, emphasizing the earth's role in biblical stories, the political and theological implications of Jesus' trial, and how these texts challenge our understanding of power, trust, and God's presence.