April 2, 2023

Who Is This?

Speaker: Jay Pound Series: First Free Church Sermons Scripture: Matthew 21:1–17

Jesus is driving the events of Holy Week, not the crowds, not the Jewish leaders, not the Roman authorities. 

What is Jesus trying to accomplish on Palm Sunday?

  • Jesus is making an obvious, public claim to the throne of David (2-5)
  • Jesus is revealing himself publicly as the Messiah (12-17)
  • Jesus is offering himself as the true passover lamb (26.17-30)

“…God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both King and Messiah…” Therefore, ”Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah for the forgiveness of your sins.” (Acts 2.36, 38)

other sermons in this series

Apr 5

2026

Life to the Full

Speaker: Jay Pound Scripture: Matthew 27:50–55, Matthew 28:1–20 Series: First Free Church Sermons

Mar 29

2026

Kingship Reimagined

Speaker: Jay Pound Scripture: Matthew 21:1–11 Series: First Free Church Sermons