Sermons on Lent Series:

What Does Jesus See?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for March 1, 2009 and the first of the Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

We begin our Lenten Series for this year under the theme of ‘The Body of Christ.’ I picked this theme because I believe that it ties in with the two themes that we have already studied this year: being a peacemaker and a missionary. I also picked it because I believe as Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Church Of God

Fasting To Know God Better

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2016

This sermon is about the place of fasting in the life of the Believer. Specifically, this is a challenge to use the month of February to fast from some measure of electronics.

When was the last time you fasted? Maybe you fasted for a blood test, or perhaps before surgery. Perhaps you had a stomach virus and were not able to eat for 12 or 24 hours. But few of us fast to Know God Better FASTING is not very popular today, even though it was an important spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lent 2: God Is Heavy: Carrying The Weight Of God

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019

Second Sunday in Lent. This sermon focuses ar​oun​d the idea of God as s​hiel​d but God as heavy to carry as Lent requires reflection and repentence​.

“Carrying the Weight of God.” The Rev. Rian Adams Second Sunday of Lent, Year C The Genesis reading says God spoke to Abram and said, “I am your shield.” A shield has one job… the difference between life and death is how well a shield does that job. A shield's vocation is to protect the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

On The Road With Jesus: Mary

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

Mary reacts with love for Jesus

On the Road with Jesus: Mary Anoints Jesus John 12:1-11 (Matthew 26:6-13 & Mark 14:3-9) April 7, 2019 I hope that you have enjoyed listening to this series as much as I have enjoyed writing it. It is important for you to know that in writing these messages that I have given each person a back ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Friends

The Question Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus’ cleansing of the temple intensifies the conflict. Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. Jesus’ authority is of paramount importance, and His work as teacher and prophet requires validation.

LUKE 20: 1-8 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE QUESTION OF AUTHORITY In this last week of Jesus’ earthly life section Luke uses a series of dialogues to convey the controversy between Jesus and the Jewish leaders. The outcome of Jesus’ cleansing of the temple is that the religious leaders again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

4th Sunday In Lent, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2022

March 30th, 2025.

Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32. A). THE BLESSING OF PARTICIPATION. Joshua 5:9-12. The LORD spoke metaphorically of having “rolled away the reproach of Egypt” (Joshua 5:9). Egypt stands for the place of captivity. In like manner Jesus, by taking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Space Between Sinners And Saints Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in the teaching series, "REVEALED" from NewSong Church in Westford, MA. This series accompanies our journey of Lent and leads us to the celebration of Jesus Christ, revealed and resurrected. Series graphics available upon request -- info@ne

:: VIDEO: “Love Wins - Trailer” :: Rob Bell & the Search for Truth -- [s.1] Earlier this week, Rob Bell - pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in MI - released a book called “Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-22

Denomination: *other

The Heart Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ,’ and the communion meditation for Sunday, April 5, 2009

I begin this morning with this question: (Slide 1) How is your heart this morning? How many here think that when you hear that question, immediately think of your physical heart? How many of your ‘inner’ heart? We can interpret this question in two ways. The first way has to do with the state of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21

Denomination: Church Of God

0405 Lent V: Saved By Bad Grammar Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 10, 2008

Our salvation depends upon a piece of "bad grammer".

Sermon: Saved by Bad Grammar Text: John 8:46-59 Occasion: Lent V Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Mar 9, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church John 8:46-59, NKJV: "Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:46-59

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Teachings Of Titus #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

Paul writes to Titus who is on the Island of Crete. Paul and Titus had both been on this island preaching the gospel together.

However, the book of Acts never mentions that Paul and Titus were on the Island of Crete together. This is because the book of Acts does not give a complete list of everywhere Paul went on his missionary journeys. Paul left the island of Crete, and now he is writing back to Titus to give him ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

The Psalmist David gives us 4 things to do in the Lord in this sermon series. In this sermon, we investigate the first of this series: Trust in the Lord.

Go ahead and open your Bibles to Psalm 37. This is a Psalm of David that starts off by offering encouragement to believers. David gives us some instructions on how to live our lives “in the Lord.” He says starting in verse 1, “Do not fret because of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest In The Lord Series

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jul 16, 2022

In this series, we investigate four things that David tells us to do either in or to the Lord. In this sermon, we investigate the final of these: Rest in the Lord.

I. Introduction This is the final week of our four-week series in the beginning of Psalm 37. Let’s read, one more time, the 7 verses. (Read Psalm 37:1-7). We have already discussed the first three statements that the Psalmist says to do wither in or to the Lord. We have talked about what it means ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 13, 2008

This sermon is part of a series on Words of lent and deals with the passion of Christ.

Palm Sunday Celebration moves quickly into holy week. The celebrant parade turns quickly into the mob scene. Hosanna’s become shouts of Barabbas! The week quickly becomes one of passion, or one of suffering that our Lord endured for us. Few of us dare to enter this week. Maundy Thursday and Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-67

Denomination: United Methodist

Sin = Suffering No!!!

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Lectionary Series C

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 Sin=Suffering, No !!   The hardest question a pastor might face is:" Why did God let this happen". "This" may be the death of a loved one, child, spouse, or friend. " This" maybe the lingering agony of a cancer patient, the total destruction of all property by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Lenten Lunch 2011

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a service for a "Lenten Lunch" gathering at the beginning of Lent, asking "Why should Protestants give something up for Lent?"

Acts 14:8-17 8 In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9 He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10 and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed