Filled With Excitement is a vibrant Palm Sunday hymn that celebrates the joyful welcome given to Jesus during his entry into Jerusalem.
Hymns Based on Matthew 21:8
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to Matthew 21:8
"A very great multitude spread their clothes on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The multitudes who went in front of him, and those who followed, kept shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”"
— Matthew 21:8
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Kingship of Christ, Palm Sunday, Humility of Christ, Praise, Triumphal entry. Many worship songs connected to Matthew 21:8 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Kingship of Christ
- Palm Sunday
- Humility of Christ
- Praise
- Triumphal entry
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Opening Hymn
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Response Hymn
Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
Reflection Hymn
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Closing Hymn
Filled With Excitement
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Opening Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
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Scripture Reading Matthew 21:8
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Sermon Kingship of Christ
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Response Hymn Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!
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Reflection Hymn Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
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Closing Hymn Filled With Excitement
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
“Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” is a Palm Sunday hymn that views Christ’s triumphal entry through the voices of children.
Hosanna! Hosanna! is a contemporary Palm Sunday song that places the congregation inside the tension of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem: the arriving king is welcomed with public praise, yet his kingship is expressed through humility rather than conventional displays of power.
Ride On! Ride On in Majesty! is a Palm Sunday hymn that places Christ’s kingship within the shadow of the Passion.
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus is a hymn about learning Christ through the Gospel narratives.