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On The Road With Jesus: Lazarus Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019

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Lazarus talk about his experience as Jesus raises him from the dead. How did it affect him and those around him. Jesus would give his life to save Lazarus

On the Road with Jesus: Lazarus John 11:17-44 March 10, 2019 Many of us are eager for the season of spring to begin. This past Wednesday marked the beginning of a season on the Christian calendar, the season of Lent. What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-44

Denomination: Friends

In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014

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A journey in our imagination into what would happen if "The Wizard of Gallilee" had said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

When the Devil tempted Jesus - did Jesus say "yes" without even thinking about it? That doesn't sound like real temptation and the bible says he was "tempted like us in every way yet without sin" (Hebrews 4:15). This story sermon pictures a vision that might have gone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 30:19, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Anglican

Hey, You Have Dirt On Your Face! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

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observance of Ash Wednesday

HEY, YOU HAVE DIRT ON YOUR FACE! Genesis 3:19 This Wednesday, we begin the church season of Lent, a time of reflection as we wait for the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. This forty days begin after Shrove Tuesday, a day when we stuff our faces and tummies with all the sweets and our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Episcopal

0406 Lent Vi (Palm Sunday): Suprising Vignettes Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 23, 2005

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It might suprise you which of the people at the crucifixion really knew what was going on.

Sermon: Suprising Vignettes Text: Matt 27:1-54 Occasion: Palm Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 20, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, April 8, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, April 9, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A New Covenant: A Sermon For The 5th. Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 6, 2018

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To whom does this new covenant apply, to Israel or Everybody?

A New Covenant Jeremiah 31:31-40 This prophecy of Jeremiah is one of the important prophecies of the Old Testament. It is the only prophecy of the New Covenant in it. It has been widely quoted in the New Testament, and is used in the debates concerning end-time prophecy. So it is profitable to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-40, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lent 2021 - Mary's Singular Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 13, 2021

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Jesus was anointed at least twice in His ministry with the last time being just days before His crucifixion. What do we see in these accounts that is often overlooked?

Mary’s Singular Focus Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:1-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-11, Titus 3:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Lent 2019 – Our Weeping Savior (Palm Sunday) Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 13, 2019

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Our Lord has emotions. We see it both in the Old Testament and the New Testament. When He entered into Jerusalem on a donkey to the shouts of "Hosanna" why did He weep. Does He weep or rejoice over us?

Lent 2019 – Our Weeping Savior (Palm Sunday) Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Deuteronomy 6:5, Isaiah 43:1-3, 1 Samuel 8:1-9, Matthew 23:37-38, 2 Peter 2:9-10, Mark 12:30, James 1:2-4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Lent 3 C- The Dust Of The Tabernacle’s Floor

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 19, 2022

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According to Numbers 5:17, even the dust of the Tabernacle’s floor possesses spiritual properties, it was mixed into holy water.

God said, remove the sandals from your feet, you are standing on holy ground. The priests were barefoot in the Old Testament when doing the sacred rites in the Temple. At Catholic Masses in Thailand and Southern India, with great reverence, the people remove their shoes at the door. According to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Fifth Sunday Of Lent Year B; Grain Of Wheat

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021

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We need the ground for all those negatives things to die.

And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 He draws us, not forces us. Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Song of Songs 1:3, “Draw me after you.” He draws us by his suffering for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, John 12:24, John 12:25

Denomination: Catholic

Lent 2021 - Who Has Believed Our Message Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 20, 2021

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Isaiah 53 is one of the most profound messianic prophecies found in all of the Old Testament and it asks a simple but convicting question, "Who has believed our message?" What message are we declaring? Is it the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

Who Has Believed Our Message Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Philippians 2:6-7, Luke 2:52, Luke 11:46, John 1:46, 1 Peter 3:15 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Second Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Transfiguration Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 25, 2023

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There is no "on the mountain" and "off the mountain" which can be explained by the virtue of equanimity.

Peter was talking, but yielded to the voice from heaven and listened. “Listen to him" we hear from God the Father. Matthew 17:5 A woman named Barb tells about an incident that happened in her granddaughter’s kindergarten class. A boy in the class just wasn’t listening to his teacher. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- Tempting Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 21, 2026

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The tempter, who is always a better sophist than we are.

First question in the Bible we heard was, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” This is an ideological overstatement by the serpent. It distorts God's command to not eat from one specific tree into a total ban on all trees, thus framing God as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Caught In A Trap

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 21, 2017

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Following Jesus in His Passion, and His faith.

CAUGHT IN A TRAP. Psalm 31:9-16. The Psalmist was in a trap. Boxed in. Depressed. We have all been there. I have been stuck down a pot-hole. Somebody else knows what it is like to feel all alone, abandoned. Others are slandered. Terror is all around (Psalm 31:13). “But I trusted in you, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"words From The Cross" Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 23, 2023

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Visitors from around the world travel to Barcelona, Spain to visit the new Cathedral. First time visitors who are not Christian, may not understand the theology of Christianity. They are enthralled with the architecture.

In Jesus Holy Name February 26, 2023 Lent I Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Escape From Prison Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007

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The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

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