Sermon Central
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Lenten Series
Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 20, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. "Things Are Different Now"
Contributed on Mar 20, 2003
We live different from the world because we are walking in His light.
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 10, 2002 Fourth Sunday of Lent “Things Are Different Now” Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is ...read more
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2. "Open Hearts"
Contributed on Mar 20, 2003
We must have open hearts to fully experience God’s presence in our lives.
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 3, 2002 Third Sunday of Lent “Open Hearts” Psalm 95 INTRODUCTION: Pilgrim worshipers sang Psalm 95 as they approached the Temple for a festival. It was a typical “entrance liturgy” where people would progress from outside the temple, through the ...read more
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3. "Come On In"
Contributed on Mar 24, 2003
Jesus gave us access to God.
Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday, March 24, 2002 “Come on In” Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 118 has long been associated with Palm Sunday. Verses 26-27 say, “Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord...with boughs in hand, join in the festal procession.” It ...read more
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4. "Overflowing Supply"
Contributed on Mar 24, 2003
God has a generous supply of forgiveness and healing.
Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Fifth Sunday of Lent March 17, 2002 “Overflowing Supply” Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is ...read more
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5. "What We Can Learn In The Wilderness"
Contributed on Feb 9, 2005
In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?
Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to ...read more
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6. "The Cost Of Following Jesus"
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.
Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, ...read more
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7. "God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom"
Contributed on Feb 21, 2005
How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?
Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One ...read more