Choosing the Higher Way – Palm Sunday

Written By Rev. Sheryl Padgett

Sermon Notes: March 29, 2026 Rev. Sheryl Padgett

Palm Sunday is more than a parade — it is a powerful spiritual contrast between two ways of being in the world. While Rome entered Jerusalem with military force and intimidation, Jesus entered in humility and peace, revealing a radically different kind of power: the power of love, truth, courage, and spiritual strength.

In a world shaped by division, fear, and reactivity, Palm Sunday asks us a personal question: Which way do I choose? Will we mirror the chaos around us, or will we carry the consciousness of Christ? Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem reminds us that true peace is not enforced from the outside — it is embodied from within.

Key Takeaways:

  • Divine power is different from worldly power.

  • Humility is strength, not weakness.

  • How we show up in the world matters.

  • We are called not just to admire peace, but to embody it.

Affirmation:

I choose the higher way. The Christ within me guides my thoughts, my words, and my actions. I carry peace into every place I enter.

Rev. Sheryl Padgett
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