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By What Authority?
The Living Church
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
A sermon starter on Matthew 21:23-32 that explores how the passage "cues us in on the need to be watchful for opportunities to experience anticipatory foretastes of God’s kingdom here and now."
Matthew 21:23-32
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Eschatology, Future Life, Kingdom Of God, Second Coming

Communion Is All Around Us
Stacy Swain | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Harriet came late to church, then helped herself to the bread on the communion table. Stacy Swain, relating this story, reflects on Matthew 21:23-32 and how communion—love come into the world—can be seen all around us.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Abundance, Jesus Christ's Authority, Lord's Supper, Love

Love Has Come into the World 
Stacy Swain | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Reflecting on Matthew 21:23-32, Stacy Swain writes that we like the chief priests and elders question people's legitimacy. But love has come into the world and is walking even now, in the way of communion.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Acceptance, Community, Faith, Love For Others

Struggles within God's Community
Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
These three podcasts provide audio commentary on texts (Matthew 21:23-32, Exodus 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13) that address strife within God's community.
Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Community, Power, Moses, Divisions

Who is the Obedient Son?
Susan Pendleton | The Christian Century
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
When, as he is en route to the cross, religious leaders question Jesus' authority, he responds with the parable about two sons and obedience (Matthew 21:23-32). The Christ hymn further illuminates the Son's obedience (Philippians 2:1-13).
Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Trust, Sin, Obedience, Jesus Christ's Authority

Act of Confession
Re-Worship
Prayer of Confession
This prayer of confession is drawn from readings in Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13. It stresses Christ's 'Yes' to the Father, repenting of the times we say 'No'.
Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Forgiveness, God's Mercy, God's Will

The Authority and Grace of God
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast for preachers explores the authority and grace of God, examining Exodus 17:1-7; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Matthew 21:23-32; and Philippians 2:1-13.
Exodus 17:1-7; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Matthew 21:23-32
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Ingratitude, Judgment, Doubt, Grace

Call to Worship
Re-Worship
Call to Worship
An intergenerational call to worship based on Psalm 25:1-9 and Matthew 21:23-32 in which we are called to trust in the truth that we don't have to earn God's love.
Psalm 25:1-9; Matthew 21:23-32
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Teaching, Calling/vocation, God's Love

Jesus' Authority, Imitating Christ, and the Life of Faith
Rolf Jacobson | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast discusses the hypocrisy of people who question Jesus' authority (Matthew 21:23-32), the qualities of imitating Christ (Philippians 2:1-13) and how the life of faith progresses through devotion (Psalm 25:1-9) and difficulty (Exodus 18:1-4, 25-32).
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 25:1-9; Matthew 21:23-32
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Imitation Of Christ, Parables, Jesus Christ's Authority, Hypocrisy

Taken Away!
Barnabas Powell | Ancient Faith
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection from the Orthodox tradition for Holy Monday on Matthew 21:18-43, Barnabas Powell shows how the message of Jesus goes from nation to nation.
Matthew 21:18-43
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Holiness, Nation, Orthodox Church

Says Who?
Gracia M Grindal | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon
In this reflection on the authority of Jesus from Matthew 21:23-32, Gracia M. Grindal considers why the authority of Jesus was questioned and imagines how current religious leaders would respond to the claims of Jesus.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Power, Jesus Christ, Parables, Jesus Christ's Authority

Palm Sunday Evening: Bridegroom Matins
Bill Olnhausen | Ancient Faith
Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Scripture
This worship planning resource from the Orthodox tradition introduces the Palm Sunday Evening Bridegroom Matins, which begins four evenings focused on Christ as the bridegroom who come for his church.
Matthew 21:18-43
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Matins, Orthodox Church, Bridegroom

The Burden of the Day: Hymn Suggestions
Discipleship Ministries
Service Outline or Song Suggestions
Hymn suggestions selected for Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Matthew 21:23-32; and Philippians 2:1-13. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, liturgical resources, youth lessons, and graphics.
Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Glorify, Praise, Seeking God

The Power of God
Nathan Nettleton | Laughingbird
Assurance of Pardon and 2 more types
Nathan Nettleton offers a collection of worship resources on Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-32, and Philippians 2:1-13, including linked sermons, prayers, declaration of grace/absolution, and benediction.
Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Power, Glory, Rock, Jesus Christ's Authority

Prayers of the People
Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship
Prayers of the People
Here’s a possible prayer of intercession based on Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-32, and Philippians 2:1-13, focusing on issues of disasters, violence, and suffering around the world.
Exodus 17:1-7; Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Love, Violence

Living and Active
Mary W Anderson | The Christian Century
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Directing Jesus' judgments on the Pharisees toward Christian leaders in modern times, Mary W. Anderson asks ministry leaders whether their ministries are motivated by the living God in this sermon on Matthew 21:23-32 and Philippians 2:1-13.
Matthew 21:23-32; Philippians 2:1-13
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Parables, Judgment, God's Will, Discernment

Saying Yes But...
Scott Hoezee | Center for Excellence in Preaching
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
Preaching notes on Matthew 21:23-32 by Scott Hoezee. When we say "yes" to God, we are simultaneously saying "yes" to the least, last, lost, and lonely people God holds dear. Includes an illustration idea.
Matthew 21:23-32
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Hospitality, Community, Grace, Marginalization

Discipleship Sunday
Bill Wessner | ConfessionRCL
Prayer of Confession
This resource contains a confession based on Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Matthew 21:23-32; and Philippians 2:1-13. The confession asks God's forgiveness for failing to live repentantly and with humility preferring righteous talk over righteous behavior.
Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Matthew 21:23-32
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Repentance, Obedience, Humility, Forgiveness

Will You Change Your Mind?
Karl Jacobson | Working Preacher
Matthew 21:23-32 is full of questions about Jesus' identity and authority. This commentary draws out the question that remains: What will we believe?
Matthew 21:23-32
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Change, Jesus Christ's Authority, Identity, Belief

Jesus' Divine Power
Stanley Saunders | Working Preacher
Matthew highlights Jesus’ authority as a central issue throughout the Gospel. Only Jesus manifests a form of power that requires us to change our minds about the source, nature, and fruit of true power (Matthew 21:23-32).
Matthew 21:23-32
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Jesus Christ, Power, Jerusalem, Matthew (person)
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