New Delhi: Christians all around the world will be observing Palm Sunday on 13 April this year. According to the Bible, Palm Sunday marks the day when Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem, greeted by cheering crowds waving palm branches and laying them along His path. Celebrate this momentous day by sharing these heartfelt messages, sermons, wishes, quotes, verses, images, and posters to begin Holy Week.
Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, which concludes with Easter. This sacred week holds deep significance for many Christians. Both Good Friday and Easter Sunday fall within this solemn and meaningful period. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies found in Isaiah and Zechariah.
Spread the spirit of this holy day by sharing these Palm Sunday messages, sermons, wishes, quotes, verses, images, and posters on 13 April.
Share these Palm Sunday messages from the Bible to begin your Holy Week with spiritual reflection:
These Palm Sunday sermons are perfect for delivering or reflecting upon on 13 April.
Sermon 1: The Paradox of Palms
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we wave our palm branches, echoing the cries of the crowd who greeted Jesus as he entered Jerusalem. “Hosanna!” they shouted, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” They saw a king, a deliverer, perhaps even a military leader who would overthrow their oppressors. They laid down their cloaks and palm branches, symbols of royalty and victory, paving his way.
But there’s a profound paradox in this scene. This king, riding not on a warhorse but on a humble donkey, came not to conquer with swords but with love. His crown would not be of gold, but of thorns. His victory would not be over earthly enemies, but over sin and death itself.
The palms we wave today are a reminder of that initial, perhaps incomplete, understanding of who Jesus was. They represent our own often-mixed expectations of God. We might seek earthly comfort, worldly success, or immediate solutions to our problems.
Palm Sunday calls us to look beyond the surface. It invites us to recognize the true nature of Jesus’ kingship – a kingship of humility, service, and sacrifice. It challenges us to lay down not just palm branches, but our own preconceived notions and embrace the path of the cross, knowing that it leads to the ultimate victory of the resurrection.
Let us this day, and throughout Holy Week, open our hearts to the full revelation of God’s love in Jesus Christ, the humble King who came to save us all. Amen.
Sermon 2: The Journey Begins
Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
Today, we stand at the beginning of a momentous week. Palm Sunday is not just a joyful celebration of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem; it is the gateway to Holy Week, the most sacred time in our Christian calendar.
Imagine the scene: Jesus, deliberately choosing a donkey, fulfilling the ancient prophecies. His disciples, full of hope and excitement. The crowds, their voices swelling with praise as they recognized, in some way, the significance of this moment.
This procession down the Mount of Olives was not a detour; it was a deliberate step towards the cross. Jesus knew what awaited him in Jerusalem – the betrayal, the suffering, the rejection. Yet, he went willingly, out of love for us, out of obedience to the Father.
Palm Sunday reminds us that our faith is not just about moments of triumph and praise. It is also about the journey, the difficult paths we must walk, knowing that Christ walks with us. As we wave our palms, let us remember that the cheers of today will soon turn to cries of “Crucify him!” This stark contrast highlights the fickle nature of human opinion and the unwavering love of God.
As we enter Holy Week, let us follow Jesus on his journey. Let us reflect on his sacrifice, his suffering, and his ultimate victory over death. Let the joy of Palm Sunday give us the strength to walk with him through the shadows of the week ahead, until we reach the glorious light of Easter morning. Amen.
Send these Palm Sunday wishes to friends and family on 13 April:
Use these Palm Sunday quotes to reflect on the meaning of the week ahead:
Reflect on these powerful Bible verses on 13 April:
“As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen.”
“These I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”
“When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked,’Who is this?’ The crowds answered, ‘This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.’”
“But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.”
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”
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Palm Sunday images (Image: Freepik)
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Palm Sunday posters (Image: Freepik)
Palm Sunday posters (Image: Freepik)
Palm Sunday posters (Image: Freepik)
Rejoice in the spirit of this sacred week. Share these Palm Sunday messages, sermons, wishes, quotes, verses, images, and posters to begin your Holy Week with hope, grace, and joy.
