Grenola UMC Sermons

The King entered Jerusalem not on a warhorse, but on a donkey—fulfilling prophecy and revealing the true nature of His Kingdom. Crowds shouted “Hosanna!” and spread their cloaks before Him, yet within days those same voices would fall silent or turn against Him. In the temple, Jesus drove out those who profited from worship and restored the house of prayer to its purpose. Palm Sunday is both trium...

In the valley of dry bones, Ezekiel was shown a vision of lifelessness transformed by the breath of God. What seemed beyond hope was restored by His Spirit, reminding us that God’s promises are not bound by what we see. Just as the fig tree’s budding points to the nearness of summer, so the restoration of Israel and the renewal of God’s people point us to His faithfulness across generations. The s...

Jesus told His disciples to learn from the fig tree: when its leaves appear, you know that summer is near. In the same way, the signs of the times point us to the nearness of God’s Kingdom. The shaking of nations, the distress of the world, and the promise of redemption all remind us to stay awake and lift our heads, for our salvation is drawing near. Christ’s words are certain—heaven and earth ma...

Jesus warned His disciples to stay awake, to be watchful, and not to be led astray. In a world filled with distractions, fears, and false voices, His words remind us that the call of every believer is to live with eyes lifted toward Him. The signs of the times are not meant to stir panic but to anchor us in faith, endurance, and hope. Christ assures us that though heaven and earth will pass away,...

The Pharisees and Sadducees demanded a sign from Jesus, but He reminded them that while they could read the sky, they failed to discern the times. God’s Word calls us to more than surface observation—it calls us to spiritual awareness, to recognize His work in our midst, and to live with eyes lifted toward Him. In every generation, the question remains: are we awake to the season we are in, and re...