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

Scripture: Isaiah 59:12-20

Tags: Divinity Of Christ

Denomination: Lutheran

At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002

The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.

Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Tags: Baptism, Cross, Judgment, Excuses, Guilt, Jesus Christ, Shame, Scale, Baptize, Price, Justify, Stumbling Block  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As If I Had Never Sinned

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 8, 2002

We need to be justified. "Just as if I had never sinned" is what justified basically means – and that is the title I have given to this sermon.

JUST AS IF I HAD NEVER SINNED Rom 3:9-31 INTRODUCTION Q. What direction does a Polar Bear, in its natural habitat, look when it looks back? Looks to the right? Looks to the left? And when it looks straight ahead? A. In each case it was looking South. It’s on the North Pole! Q. What does a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Tags: God's Provision

Denomination: Baptist

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

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Tags: Connection, Fruitful, Pruning

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nutgrass Of The Soul

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Jul 6, 2002

Tough, arrogant and persistent, sin (like nutgrass) will (in Malachi’s words) be burnt to stubble to make way for the Kingdom. Don’t be childish -- our faith is not a game. The prophets have warned us -- and now, someone greater than a prophet is here.

Nutgrass of the Soul Matthew 11:2-30 Rev. Cynthia T. Hinson – St. Paul United Methodist Church – Conroe, TX – July 7, 2002 The very last book of the Old Testament is Malachi, and the last verses of the last chapter of that book read thus: 1 "For behold, the day comes, burning like an oven, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-30, Malachi 4:1-6

Tags: Lord's Supper

Denomination: Methodist

Our Dwelling Place (Psalm 90)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2026

Where do we really live?

Where do we live, in a proud land, one that arrogant nations look down their noses at, or do we live humbly in the Lord? Let’s look at Psalm 90. A Prayer by Moses, the man of God. (WEB) In a spiritual sense, do we live in this world or with God? Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Identity Theft

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2026

Multitudes of Christians are living in the flesh, not comprehending who they are. They go through life like zombies – half alive and half dead because Satan has stolen their identities as Sons & Daughters of God. Regain your identity in Christ!

CHRISTIAN IDENTITY THEFT Rom. 12:2; John 15:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An 8-year-old boy and his 5-year-old sister were riding in the back seat of the car. Their mother overheard what they were saying. 2. The boy said, “There’s so much to think about! I just think all the time!” He turned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, John 15:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zephaniah, The Lord Rejoices Over The Humble And Meek! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 18, 2026

Zephaniah warns the people of Judah and some of their neighbours of the outcomes of the Lord's judgement. He will then rejoice over the humble remanent of God's people.

Zephaniah, The Lord rejoices over the humble and meek! Read: Zephaniah 3:14-20 As we continue into the Deep Dive into scripture we have, well you have been diving into more of the minor prophets, the last time I was here on a Sunday was when I preached on Micah. I only made it today by the hair ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Zephaniah 3:8-13, Zephaniah 1:1-18, Zephaniah 2:1-15, Zephaniah 3:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Line In The Sand

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2026

Are you going to cross the line and separate yourself from the world, coming out of their system, their ways, their mentality or will you stay with the world and receive the wrath of God.

“The Line in the Sand” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Do you remember the challenge when you draw a line in the dirt and dare someone to cross it. If they crossed the line the outcome would often lead to a fight, but what it also established was separation distinguishing between ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 10:34-36, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 1:5-7, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:37-40, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Revelation 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Seven Seals Are Open-(Ing) Now.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2026

What if what we have been taught about the End times, the Rapture, and the Tribulation was incorrect? Not the events but the timing of them. What if I told you that what we have thought was going to happen after the Rapture is already taking place?

The Seven Seals are Open-(ing) Now By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Questions – What if what we have been taught about the End times, the Rapture, and the Tribulation was incorrect? Not the events but the timing of them. What if I told you that what we have thought was going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42, Matthew 16:2-3, Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Apostolic