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Ash Moments

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 23, 2023

What do you do with your sack cloth and ash moments - the times when the fires of life overwhelm you?

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3; Daniel 9:3 Theme: Ash Moments Proposition: 1. There is a Time and Place for Ashes 2. God can Take Our Ashes and Transform into Beauty INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helen’s erupted. For nine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Daniel 9:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 6, 2023

The Lord wants to bring good things out of bad things (Romans 8:28). What are some good things that we find here in Isaiah 61 that helps those who grieve and mourn?

HoHum: Last year talked about a Blue Christmas where we acknowledge our losses of loved ones as we approach the holiday season. I was watching the Year Without a Santa Claus (lesser know production by Rankin Bass) and Santa gets a letter and it says, “I’ll have a Blue Christmas without you, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:2-3, James 5:14, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:4, Luke 4:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Apostle Itoro-Obong Jacob on Feb 16, 2019

Beauty for ashes is literary replacing a rejected identity with an acceptable and celebrated tag.

Key Verse 3 “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He might be glorified”. Beauty is the quality ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022

If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Charismatic

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 23, 2026

God specializes in transforming seasons of devastation, loss, and shame into testimonies of restoration, glory, and divine purpose.

BEAUTY FOR ASHES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Spy Wednesday 2019

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 15, 2019

The events of Holy Week from Palm Sunday to Maundy Thursday didn't happen by chance. Jesus planned meticulously

The Student Cross Leicester Leg 2019 (from Leicester to Walsingham) Today we find ourselves in Holy Week and today is the day we know as Spy Wednesday It is the day we focus of the betrayal of Jesus by his friend Judas Iscariot It is the day just before Maundy Thursday and the Last Supper. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3-13

Denomination: Anglican

Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2024

Where did the Easter holiday come from? How do Christians and Churches navigate holidays in a way that takes advantage of what is on people's minds without creating religious holidays and traditions that are not biblically authorized?

A. One day an atheist was complaining to his Christian friend, “You Christians have your special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter and Jews celebrate their special holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur, but we atheists have no recognized special holidays. It’s just not fair!” 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Acts 17:23, Revelation 22:18-19, Matthew 15:8-9, 2 John 1:9, Jude 1:3-4, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From The Ashes - Resurrection Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the significance of Jesus Christ's resurrection, its central role in Christianity, and how believers can find hope and transformation through it.

It’s EASTER Sunday, He is Risen! If you’re a new believer you should know that Easter is far and away the most important Christian day of remembrance. It’s a day when we celebrate the empty tomb and Christ's resurrection from the dead! We have the benefit of knowing how the story ended 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Topics: Resurrection, Hope, New Life

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

From The Ashes - Temptation Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation and provides guidance on how we can also resist temptation, using examples from the Bible and prayer.

Today we begin a 6-week sermon series called From the Ashes. Our lives can sometimes feel like they are a disappointing pile of ashes. We can be broken, shattered and destroyed. However, the good news of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection is that we can experience new life. Our lives, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Temptation, Overcoming Trials, Spiritual Strength

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

From The Ashes - Humility Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of humility as demonstrated by Jesus, encouraging believers to emulate this trait in their interactions with others, and underlining the importance of service to others as a form of service to God.

Once upon a time a rider came across a few soldiers who were trying to move a heavy log of wood without success. The corporal was standing by just watching as the men struggled.The rider couldn’t believe it. He finally asked the corporal why he wasn’t helping. The corporal replied: “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Topics: Humility, Servant Leadership, Christ-Like Behavior

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

From The Ashes - Confession Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of confession as a means of acknowledging and turning away from sin, thereby experiencing God's forgiveness and grace, and rising anew from past mistakes.

Admitting failure is difficult. Confessing and coming clean when we are at fault is not an easy task. I’m sure many of you here today have a similar story like the one I just shared. Honestly, we probably all have numerous stories that sound eerily similar. Thankfully, the stories end differently ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Topics: Confession, Forgiveness, Grace And Mercy

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Wednesday Of Holy Week

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 4, 2007

The paradox of Judas’ betrayal and Jesus’ command to love one another - all in the same evening

The dark soul of the night Today is Wednesday of Holy Week, a night in which we remember the betrayal of Christ by a friend, Judas We are never told why Judas betrayed Christ. Did he betray Christ out of a sense of revenge – because he felt let down when Jesus refused to become the popular ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, John 21:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

Wednesday - Loyalty And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 15, 2010

Judas’ betrayal is contrasted with the loyalty of an unnamed woman. The woman was extravagant in her loyalty and foolish in her love. She wasted her resources in her love for Jesus. Judas on the other hand betrays Jesus for money. By our selfishness we be

Mark 14:1-11 “Wednesday—Loyalty and Betrayal” INTRODUCTION There is perhaps no lonelier moment for a person than when a person (or persons) whom he loves fails to understand him or betrays him. It is devastating. We catch a glimpse of this devastation in Jesus’ life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy Wednesday And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 31, 2021

The Holy Wednesday draws more closer to the love of God. His love endures forever. The understanding of the world about Christ and his kingdom is entirely different from the life and teachings of Christ. Glory is not on the throne but on the sacrifice of life.

Text: John 12:23-33 Theme: Produce Many Seeds Introduction: On this Holy Wednesday, let us meditate on the discourses of Jesus Christ through the text of John 12:23-33. He is a God of the universe. But has come on the earth to take care of our lives. The hour has come to prove his call and his ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33

Denomination: Methodist