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  • Sarah Keith avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Sarah Keith on Mar 12, 2013
     | 4,857 views

    During Lent, rather than giving up something outward and physical, give up discouraging words!

    During Lent, many people give up something they enjoy eating--chocolate for instance--in order to focus on and consider anew the sacrifice Jesus made for humankind. This season, however, rather than giving up something outward and physical, I suggest giving up discouraging words. It’s difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Should We Interpret Noah And His Ark?

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,540 views

    Sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent. An invitation to the congregation to join in the struggle of interpeting Scripture.

    1st Sunday in Lent March 5, 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, during this season of Lent, empower us by your Holy Spirit, that we might truly humble ourselves before you, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lent 5 Series B "Can You See Jesus"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,462 views

    People wanted to see Jesus & Lazarus. They wanted hope and assurance beyond the grave and Jesus was the answer...so he was lifted up on the cross. He is still the answer today.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 2, 2006 Lent IV John 12:20-21 Redeemer Note: I’m indebted to Max Lucado for the phraseology and some ideas …from his book “He Chose The Nails” “Can You See Jesus?” “Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken But Recyclable

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,588 views

    Lent is a time we confess we are broken. But Jesus can take what's broken and recycle us to have meaning and purpose for His kingdom

    Lent officially began with the observation of Ash Wednesday, a day for Christians to confess their sins and receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross. Ashes were a reminder of death, so when people were in mourning or received tragic news, they would put ashes over themselves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Wild Things"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    This sermon is based on Mark 1:13, the story of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness with Satan and the wild beasts. It examines the wild beasts of temptation in our lives and how Jesus gives us the power to overcome them. (The First Sunday in Lent-Year

    "Wild Things" Sermon on Mark 1:9-15 Lent 1-B March 1, 2009 The Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 9In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Week Four Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
     | 2,125 views

    Confession is not so much a requirement for believers as it is an opportunity for restoration of fellowship after offending our holy God. Christians are a confessing people!

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Week Five Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,794 views

    Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Your Heart? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 925 views

    Explores the true nature of fasting, the importance of seeking eternal treasures, and understanding the significance of Lent practices in our Christian journey.

    Good morning, beloved family. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? We're gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to share in His Word and grow in our understanding of His divine ...read more

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    Measuring Greatness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015
     | 6,239 views

    God's way of measuring greatness differs greatly from ours. God measures with love and service and not accumulation, accomplishment and attainment"

    Matthew 18:1-9 “Measuring Greatness” INTRODUCTION For millennia the Season of Lent has been a time for Christians to reflect on their relationship with God and on Jesus’ call to discipleship, in anticipation of Easter. These forty days preceding Easter were first used as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    With The Wild Beasts: An Exposition Of Mark 1:9-15

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,689 views

    What can we learn from the very brief account of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness left us by the Gospel of Mark?

    With the Wild Beasts: An Exposition of Mark 1:9-15 We have now come to the First Sunday of Lent which is a forty-day season of reflection and repentance. During this time, we remember that Jesus was tempted for forty days by Satan in the Judaean wilderness. In turn, the time that Jesus spent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ashes To Ashes: Dust To Dust Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Feb 5, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,115 views

    Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, when Christians confess their sins and promise to follow God. It is a time to reflect, repent, and pray as we look ahead to Easter Sunday.

    Hey guys, have you ever thought about what you're made of? No, not your muscles or bones, but what you're really made of. According to the Bible, we're made of dust. Yeah, you heard it right, dust! And one day, we'll return to dust. That's what Ash Wednesday is all about. It's a day when we ...read more

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    Transformation Through Listening

    Contributed by John Vella on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,751 views

    Stop, Look, Listen...Listening is an important key to developing our spiritual lives.(Second Sunday of Lent - C)

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 16 Second Sunday in Lent - Year C March 11, 2001 Readings: * Gen. 15:5-12, 17-18 * Phil. 3:17 - 4:1 * Lk. 9:28 - 36 Transformation Through Listening Stop, Look, Listen When we come to a railroad crossing that doesn’t have any signals or flashing lights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A More Just And Believing Society Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015
     | 2,854 views

    Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Journey Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    The nature of Lent - the call of journeying to the cross, and being healed by the One who makes the journey...

    Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday, February 14, 2010 A Journey of Mercy Luke 18:31-43 † IN JESUS NAME † May our eyes be open to the incredible blessings of the Father’s mercy, as they are poured out on us as we journey through life, in Christ. AMEN! Today, the church year changes. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Children's Sermon: Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,773 views

    To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent.

    Children’s Sermon Seeing Jesus John 1:20-21 Sermon Objective: To encourage the children to look to Jesus and to point others toward him during this season of Lent. Sermon Object: Binoculars Good morning!!!! It is sooooooo good to see you today. But, I know a way that I can see you even better … ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene