Pastor Timothy L. Dortch

Subject: “Go Ahead…Because No Cross, No Crown”

Primary Scripture Reference: Luke 19:28-40

Sermon Notes and Nuggets

  • Verse 11 of Luke 19
    • There were some of Jesus’ disciples that thought the kingdom should immediately appear.
    • After carefully correcting His followers, Jesus begins to head to Jerusalem.
  • John 11:57
    • There was a bounty on Jesus’ head for His arrest, but He went ahead to Jerusalem anyway.
    • In order to receive the kingdom, He had to endure the cross.
  • There were preparations made for Jesus to enter Jerusalem.
  • Many of us may have been like the colt; tied up… but the Lord is getting ready to loose you because He has need of you.
  • Things had to be put into place and the scene had to be set for prophecy to be fulfilled.
  • 1 Timothy 1:8
  • People will push you to places you are not ready for; they will push you before the time.
  • John 12:19
  • Nothing tell the devil and his followers that they lost, better than the praises of God.
  • Psalm 148:7-13; Psalm  96:11-12

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