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Sermon Passage: Philippians 2:1-7

Sermon Title: Declared the Son of God: Servant King

Sermon Big Idea:

Jesus entered Jerusalem to die. His mission reveals both humility and glory; the all-powerful God saving sinners. The worship was rightly due him, but no one recognized it would lead to his death for sinners. The Triumphal Entry calls us to see him rightly, imitate his humility and worship him as King.

Sermon Points:

  1. The Triumphal Entry Demonstrates Jesus’ Servanthood (Phil 2:1-5) – An example to be followed

    • Reasons to follow his example (Phil 2:1)

    • The result of following his example (Phil 2:2)

    • A description of how to follow his example (Phil 2:3-5)

  2. The Triumphal Entry Demonstrates Jesus’ Deity and Purpose (Phil 2:5-6) – A savior to be received

    • He was rightly worshiped (6)

    • He came to willingly die for sinners (6-7)

Questions: (Use, modify, be selective according to the needs of your LifeGroup)

  1. Read Mark 10:32–44. Just before the Triumphal Entry, the disciples argued about greatness even after Jesus predicted His suffering. How did they miss the spiritual significance of the moment and do the opposite of what they should have? How do you see similar tendencies in yourself? (Mark 10:32–44; John 12:16; Luke 18:34)

  2. How does Philippians 2:1–5 correct the kind of pride and self-focus that kept the disciples from understanding Jesus’ mission, and what are ways you struggle with this? Is there a specific habit you can work on replacing that would help in this area? (Phil. 2:1–5; James 3:14–16; James 4:1–7)

  3. Palm Sunday shows that Jesus was rightly worshiped as King—what does Philippians 2:6–7communicate that helps or inspires your worship? (John 12:13–15; Phil. 2:6–7; John 1:1–3; Col. 2:9)

  4. Jesus humbled Himself to serve and suffer—how should His example shape the way you respond when God’s plans don’t match your expectations, or you struggle with the way others treat you? (Phil. 2:5–8; Matt. 16:21–23; Mark 10:45; John 12:16; 1 Peter 2:19-25)