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Ash Wednesday?
Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2003
Where did Ash Wednesday come from? And what does Lent have to do with me?
ISAIAH 59:12-20 ASH WEDNESDAY? What exactly is “Ash Wednesday”? Where does it come from? It’s not in the Bible, obviously. But some of its ideas are. Ash Wednesday has its origins in the early Christian Church – somewhere between the sixth and eight centuries. Originally, the idea was that a ...read more
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How Are You Connected?
Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 23, 2025
True connection to Christ is measured not just by association, but by fruitfulness, dependence, and daily relationship.
OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “I AM THE TRUE VINE” INTRODUCTION: WHAT KIND OF CONNECTION? We live in a world full of connections—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, social networks. But just because something’s connected doesn’t mean it’s working, thriving, or fruitful. Jesus doesn’t just ask if we’re ...read more
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Glory In The Shame!
Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
Perhaps we don’t understand that ancient mentality of hostility towards the preaching of the cross but the Apostle Paul did. And though he KNEW that people regarded the idea of God on a cross as vile and shameful, not only did he preach it, but he glor
GLORY IN THE SHAME! Galatians 6:14 Today, at least in Western society, the cross is a perfectly acceptable symbol, a rather harmless token of the Christian faith. Most people, except perhaps some of the trouble-making sort, take no offense at all to the sight of a cross. In fact, many people ...read more
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Are You Connected?
Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005
If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.
ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more
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Ash Wednesday
Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2024
Ash Wednesday service
Genesis 3:19 . 19By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return." • This Wednesday, we begin the church season of Lent, a time of reflection as we wait for the crucifixion and ...read more
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This season of Lent, we journey into the wilderness with Jesus. We face our selfishness and distractions, and through prayer, fasting and generosity, choose to give them up. Perfect for Ash Wednesday services or any Lent themed service.
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