Sermons on C Lent 5:

Not Being Dictated To By Death

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 9, 2008

A sermon for Lent 5, reminding us that there is life beyond death and encouraging us not to be dictated to by death

What’s your attitude to death? If you were to visit a doctor tomorrow and they said you were dieing, how would you react? Would you be like one of my mates who said, I can’t afford to die yet, I don’t have enough money for the funeral? Or perhaps you might be like the lady who said of course I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent: Our Journey From Grace To Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 2, 2020

The season and spiritual practices of Lent are framed within the grace of God through Christ Jesus our Lord.

March 1, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 Lent: Our Journey from Grace to Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This morning is the first Sunday in Lent. Lent is a 40-day season. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Mindsets, Two Roads, Two Destinies

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 5, 2016

The present state of the believer is one of hope.

TWO MINDSETS, TWO ROADS, TWO DESTINIES. Romans 8:6-11. This short passage describes two states of mind: literally, “the mind of the flesh (which is) death”; and “the mind of the Spirit (which is) life and peace” (Romans 8:6). These are two quite distinct mindsets, which lead to two differing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Revelation #5 Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 18, 2008

In Revelation Chapters 6-7, we see the seven seals opened, with Jesus Christ, the powerful rider on the white horse, going forth conquering and to conquer.

SESSION #5 – REVELATION CHAPTER 6 – THE SEVEN SEALS: “Now we are to launch into the deep, and our business is not so much to fathom it as to let down our net and take a draught. We shall only hint at what seems most obvious.” (Matthew Henry). “Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: *other

0404 Lent Iv: God's Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 27, 2006

The "family values" exampled by God’s "dysfunctional family" when Abraham cast out Hagar & Ishmael.

Sermon: God’s Dysfunctional Family Text: Gal 4:21-31 Occasion: Lent IV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 26, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060326WoolseyGal4;21-31LentIVGodsDysfunctionalFamily.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Visitation By God And The Compassion Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2016

Jesus, who has power over life and death, has compassion on us, too, no matter what our situation in life. God has visited His people, and visits us still.

A VISITATION BY GOD, AND THE COMPASSION OF JESUS. Luke 7:11-17. It is interesting to compare this incident with that in the immediately preceding passage. In Luke 7:1-10 a Roman centurion pleaded with Jesus on behalf of his bondman, who otherwise had no voice, and no rights. The centurion, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Heaven And Earth Meet

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

What will be the response of our hearts to the call of God?

WHERE HEAVEN AND EARTH MEET Isaiah 6:1-8 1. THE AWESOMENESS AND MAJESTY OF GOD (Isaiah 6:1-4) It was the year that King Uzziah, king of Judah, died (Isaiah 6:1). In Jerusalem, the prophet Isaiah was in the Temple, the place where the LORD God had set His tabernacle amongst His people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek The Lord While He May Be Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Responding to the call of God.

SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND. Isaiah 55. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Family Tradition

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 27, 2025

For Proper 22, After Pentecost, Year C October 5, 2025

A Family Tradition 2 Timothy 1:1–14 NKJV Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3rd Sunday In Lent - Series B

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 16, 2006

Throught out history, people have felt the need to make sacrifices to please God and atone for their sin. The Cross is all we need.

3rd Sunday in Lent March 19, 2006 Series B Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal you kingdom and to redeem us from sin and death. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Lent 2013 Week 6 Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 24, 2013

Palm Sunday - How many in the crowd were seeing the "big picture?" Are we seeing the big picture personally or focused on just a small part?

This is the sixth week of the Lenten season and today we’ll be taking a look at the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Matthew 21:1-11 “As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, ‘Go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The First And Greatest Commandment / Short Homily In Lent

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2013

To Love the Lord Your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength; you must be in relationship with Him. You must have a passion for that relationship.

Let us pray.... Let us pray.... O Heavenly Father .... help us to be mature in the faith. To be passionate ....in our relationship with you and with those that you place into our lives. ....That we may be open to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit and be conformed to the image of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-32, Matthew 22:34-40, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Spring Cleaning: A Sermon For The Third Sunday In Lent.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 2, 2021

Now is a good time to clean our spiritual house as the body of Christ as well as each of us individually.

Spring Cleaning John 2:13-25 It has been a long and gloomy winter here where I live. So, it is good to see the first signs of spring come. After staying inside most of the season because of the cold, rainy, weather and the persistence of the Coronavirus, houses here tend to get musty and dusty. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Lent Get Your Passions Under Control Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2023

We take pleasure in the lesser goods of earth–food, drink, beauty, sex. And if we take too much pleasure there, we can treat them as if they were the highest good and we fall into sin.

Ash Wednesday Homily What brings us here today so early? We are here because we want something. Not a mere smear of black soot, no. If that were our goal, we’d be certifiably insane. We are here because we want at the end of our lives to be united with the Blessed Trinity forever, body and soul, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Catholic

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran