Sermons on lent season: showing 841-855 of 26,783

The Globalisation Of The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 13, 2022

And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. John 12.32.

THE GLOBALISATION OF THE GOSPEL. John 12:20-36. (John 12:20-22): Some serious minded Greek worshippers expressed a desire to have a conversation with Jesus. They approached Philip, who came from Galilee of the Gentiles, and he and Andrew made the approach to the Lord on their behalf. It is good, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Ash Wednesday For?

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 17, 2023

Having not grown up in the church tradition of Ash Wednesday and Lent, I had a lot of questions about what repentance as a practice could add to my devotion to Christ. I outline 3 benefits of repentance which helps us participate in God's salvation for his children.

If you spend any time with preschool age children, 3 year olds, 4 year olds, one thing they are known for is asking questions. They are at the age when the world is opening up to them. All day long they point and ask, What’s that? If you say a word they don’t know, which is most of the time, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 John 3:2-3, James 4:8-10, Ephesians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

¡reavivemos Tu MÁxima PreocupaciÓn!

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

La Cuaresma es un tiempo de reflexión. Este mensaje tiene la intención de alentar a aquellos que están perplejos por su propio pecado y ayudarlos a darse cuenta de que existe una posibilidad siempre presente de cambio.

Bueno aquí estamos. La primavera ha surgido, por lo visto. El horario de verano ha comenzado, y hemos estado disfrutando de un clima maravilloso, un poco temprano, ¡pero quién se queja! No me sorprendería que algunas familias hayan salido de picnic. He hecho trabajo en mi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: United Methodist

On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-29

Denomination: Friends

Finding Transcendence In The Valley: Reflections On The Mountaintop Experience In Today's World Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 15, 2024

By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the trials and tribulations of life's journey.

Finding Transcendence in the Valley: Reflections on the Mountaintop Experience in Today's World Scripture: Mark 9: 2-10 Introduction: By embracing the rigours of Lenten observance and cultivating a deep-seated intimacy with the divine, individuals can find solace and sustenance amidst the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Other

The Transfiguration Of Jesus. Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2024

Watching with Jesus in prayer, deliverance by the Cross, listening to His voice, our service of Him.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Revised. Luke 9:28-43a. 1. THE TRANSFIGURATION (LUKE 9:28-31). In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. This is an example for all of us to follow, no matter how busy we are. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving At The Gate Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2016

Pilgrim feasts, triumphant entry, and the sacrifice of praise.

THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of thanksgiving (Psalm 118:1-2). The leader of the pilgrims cries out to the gateman of the Temple: “Open to me the gates of righteousness…” (Psalm 118:19). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:19-29, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 26, 2020

Perhaps you have played the childhood game, Ring Around the Rosie.

Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down Matthew 6: 1 - 6 Intro: Do you remember as a child singing “Ring Around The Rosie”? It is unknown what the earliest version of the rhyme was or when it began. The game has a group of children form a ring, dance in a circle around a person, and stoop or fall to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Luggage Longing To Be Lost

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2013

God in his mercy and grace hears us, renews and restores us, when we are broken and repentent.

The Season of Lent… is something of a roller coaster ride in which we confront our own sinfulness in light of the suffering of Christ. And yet during this time of introspection we are also keenly aware of how the story ends with Christ’[s victory over sin and death. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not In My House!

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 10, 2015

I have often wondered just what Jesus would have seen that day that caused so much righteous anger to rise up within him? Surely these Moneychangers and Shopkeepers were no more frustrating to Jesus than so many of the religious leaders he had encountered throughout His ministry!

TITLE: NOT IN MY HOUSE! SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 21:10-14 / I PETER 4:17 We have entered into our Third Sunday of Lenten season and preaching around the central theme – “MARCHING TOWARDS CALVARY.” When I read this text a few weeks ago in preparation of this morning’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Empty Promises

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001

First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Lessons From The 7 Churches As We Start The Fall Season Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invitation To Advent Season: "Let Us Walk In The Light Of The Lord”

Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 7, 2016

The Lord desires for God's people to move from justification to sanctification; from sanctification to glorification. Walking or moving in the light means that God through Jesus' coming examples how we believers are to walk in the Light or God

Isaiah 2:1-5 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it. And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Seasons Of Our Life" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The need to conduct a spiritual inventory of our lives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 26, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Seasons of Our Life” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 We have explored the futility of wisdom, of wealth, of laboring “under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Season Of Creation 1, Psalm 65, The Bounty Of Our Saviour. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 18, 2023

We see what is going on, on stage, however God is working behind the scenes. What is the part we play in response to all he is and has done and will do?

Psalm 65: Entitled or could be: The Bounty of our Saviour. For the director of music. A psalm of David. A song. 1 Praise awaits[b] you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. 2 You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. 3 When we were overwhelmed by sins, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Salvation Army