Sermons on C Lent 1:

The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2022

A Sign requiring a response.

THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. John 2:12-25. John 2:12 provides a link between the miracle (sign) of the water being turned into wine in Cana (John 2:1-11), and the cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem (John 2:13-22) = another sign of who Jesus is. In between these two signs, there was a brief ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Contain Our Anger, Or Should We?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 12, 2014

Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. Look for the anger which resulted from the corruption hidden in the name of God.

Title: Can we contain our anger, or should we? Word Count: 1546 Tabs: Lent 3, Anger, Rage, Corruption Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Summary: Why did Jesus get so angry in the temple when legal trading of animals was necessary as part of the ceremony. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Keep Calm And Carry On - A Sermon For Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Feb 17, 2013

A sermon for Ash Wednesday - for a UK congregation

Joel 2:1-2 & 12-17 John 8:1-11 I’m beginning, totally unsuitably for Lent, with an expression of pride. I’m very proud of my collection of the complete set of Carry On films - it’s the earthy British humour of the 1960s and 1970s at its best (or worst, depending upon your point ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Siya Ang Ating Daan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 2, 2022

Ang Unang Linggo ng Kuwaresma 2022

Siya ang ating Daan Banal na Kasulatan Deuteronomio 26:4-10, Roma 10:8-13, Lucas 4:1-13. Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayon, tayo ay nasa unang linggo ng Kuwaresma at mababasa natin mula sa Ebanghelyo ni San Lucas (Lucas 4:1-13): “Puspos ng Banal na Espiritu, bumalik si Jesus mula sa Jordan at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Romans 10:8-13, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Other

Hope Among The Ashes

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2019

God's hope emerges through the reality of death

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Among The Ashes Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 11, 2019

Hope is a powerful blessing

March 6, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Ash Wednesday Psalm 51:1-17; Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Hope among the Ashes Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 75th anniversary of our congregation. Lent provides us with a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

To Build An Ark

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 4, 2021

What does it mean to be saved?

February 16, 1997 Genesis 9:8-17; Mark 1:9-15 I never, ever, put myself into the Bible story of Noah, even as a small child. I could never build a model airplane that would fly, let alone a boat that would float. I could imagine myself as David, or as Paul and Silas, but never Noah. But did you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17, Mark 1:9-15, Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Nazarene

The Master's Mark

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 26, 2017

An Ash Wednesday sermon that seeks to remind us of what we signed up for when we said we would follow Jesus!

THE MASTER’S MARK ASH WEDNESDAY, YEAR A 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:10 MARCH 1, 2017 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Branding your animals to establish ownership can traced at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The practice of branding slaves goes at least to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Woman Of Samaria.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

If you only knew who I am, you would have asked me for living water, and I would have given it. See John 4.10.

A WOMAN OF SAMARIA. John 4:5-42. Coming to a city of Samaria, Jesus arrived at a parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jesus being wearied, He sat upon the well for rest and refreshment. The one who is truly God is thus seen to have taken upon Himself all the limitations of a true ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lifted Up On The Cross. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 14, 2023

I will draw all men unto me. John 12 verse 32.

JESUS LIFTED UP ON THE CROSS. John 12:20-33. When Jesus made His last entry into Jerusalem prior to His crucifixion He was met, we are told, by an excited crowd waving palm branches and shouting “Blessed is He that comes in the name of the Lord” (John 12:13). John makes the sober comment that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Jesus Into The Light - 4 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Then Jesus said one of those enigmatic statements that aren't too difficult to understand if you really want to understand them: "I've come, he said, to help blind people see, and to make those who see become as blind as bats."

March 17, 1996 20/20 BLINDNESS John 9:1-41 Did you ever hear the old saying about college students: Freshmen know not, and know that they know not; Sophomores know not, and know not that they know not; Juniors know, and know not that they know; Seniors know, and know that they know? I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Perceptions Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2022

Those who refuse the light are left under judicial blindness.

GROWING PERCEPTIONS OF CHRIST. John 9:35-41. We have been talking about the man born blind, and how Jesus had healed him. The man was not healed until he had obeyed Jesus, and went and washed himself in the pool to which he had been sent (John 9:6-7). We noticed in passing that by the time he ...read more

Scripture: John 9:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Comes In For A Landing

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010

What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Closing Of The Age.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2021

We do not know the day and the hour when Jesus will return, so we also need to keep awake and be watchful.

THE CLOSING OF THE AGE. Mark 13:24-37. The original “abomination of desolation” (Mark 13:14) prophesied in Daniel 11:31, was an idol set up in the Temple precincts in 168 B.C. (Daniel 12:11). However, Jesus here hints that there are other levels of fulfilment to this prophecy (Mark 13:14). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Lent- B -- "he Was Among Wild Beasts, And The Angels Ministered To Him.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2021

It turns out that the devil is knocking at her door and she says, “I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”

“He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” In the Greek, these were dangerous animals. These wild animals can remind us that dangers surrounded Jesus all through his life. And ours. e.g. At a United States Army post in the desert of Kuwait, Protestant Chaplain (Major) Barbara ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic