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A Celebrating Crowd and a Crying King

Dr. E. Dewey Smith Jr·The House of Hope

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Summary

In this Palm Sunday teaching from Luke 19:28–42, Dr. E. Dewey Smith Jr. contrasts the crowd's energetic praise with Jesus' deep sorrow over Jerusalem. While the crowd sought a political deliverer to overthrow Roman oppression, Jesus came as a lowly King fulfilling scripture through sacrifice. Believers are reminded that true worship requires accepting Jesus not just as a King who meets personal expectations, but as the sacrificial Lamb who redeems us through His cross.

Key Scriptures

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Luke 19:28-42↗Zechariah 9:9↗Jeremiah 29:11↗

Themes

Prophetic FulfillmentTrue Kingship vs. Human ExpectationsWorship and Adoration

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Sacrifice and Atonement

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Pastor's Points

1.The preparation of the coronation
2.The praise of the crowd
3.The protest of the critics
4.The pain of Christ

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.
8.True kingdom success is not measured by wealth or human applause, but by living in alignment and agreement with God's purpose.

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

Examine your heart to see if you are seeking Jesus for your own agenda ('Burger King religion') or truly surrendering to His plan.
Stop apologizing or negotiating for the blessings God has spoken over your life, and walk in them with confidence.
Refuse to let increased wealth, education, or social status dull the fervor of your personal worship and gratitude.
Vocalize your praise for the specific miracles, provisions, and mighty works God has done in your life.
Prepare your mind for spiritual growth by recognizing that following Jesus involves sacrifice and taking up your cross.
Refuse to let critical voices or spiritual 'Pharisees' quiet your praise or keep you from glorifying God.
Trust in God's sovereign plan during difficult moments, knowing He goes before you and works all things for good.

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.

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