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  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Is Lent? (For Ash Wednesday)

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 935 ratings
     | 160,502 views

    Should you give up something for Lent? A Lenten attitude what Jesus really wants us to give up.

    Luke 18:9-14 “WHAT IS LENT?” (Ash Wednesday sermon) “There’s nothing wrong with me,” the man says. “But sir, you’ve just been in a terrible car accident. You’re bleeding and have some deep bruises. There may be internal damage!” “There’s nothing wrong with me!” “At least have a doctor check ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Challenge Of Observing A Holy Lent

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Feb 9, 2021
     | 3,322 views

    How do we understand Pauls words to the Church in Corinth, and the Transfiguration as we stand at the cusp of Lent. This sermon looks to focus our thoughts and actions as we enter this Holy season

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today we stand on the cusp of Lent, in only three days’ time we will gather again as we receive our ashing and commit ourselves to living a Holy Lent. But for some, perhaps even some who are joining us for worship this morning, there will ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Up Pride For Lent And Beyond

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 7,957 views

    It's time to stop practicing fake Christianity during Lent. Let's give up something meaningful - the sin of pride

    The season known as Lent is starting this coming Wednesday, with Ash Wednesday being the first day of Lent. What is Lent to you? Let's be honest, for many of us, Lent is really, nothing - it's just another time of the year. On Wednesdays many of your churches have extra midweek church services, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whose Idea Was This?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT - It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and still asking, “Whose bright idea was this anyway? It sure wasn’t mine!”

    WHOSE IDEA WAS THIS? Isaiah 55:1-9; 54:10 John 14:1-7 Luke 1:36-37; 13:1-9 Ps 63:1-8 1 Jn. 5:4 Rom. 8:28; 12:2 1 Cor. 2:9; 10:1-13 It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Time Of Testing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 18, 2024
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     | 1,409 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination and reaffirmation of faith during the Lenten season, drawing strength and guidance from Jesus Christ's love and grace.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today, not as disparate souls, but as a unified body, bound by the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here, not because we are compelled by ritual or tradition, but because we are drawn by the irresistible pull of His divine grace. ...read more

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    Awakening Lent Week 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,195 views

    Daniel's prayer is about God, about His Kingdom, about restoring His people so that God will be glorified.

    Awakening Lent Week 1: Feb 26, 21012 Dan 9 It is dark. But I kind of like it. Not that it is good; no, it is cold, it is lonely, it is lifeless and it is light-less. But it is familiar. I am used to it. No matter that I am not free. I am used to it. I hear a voice: Come forth! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Of Discipleship - Lent 2010

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,517 views

    During Lent we prepare ourselves in silence to making a greater effort to become more Christlike.

    A Life of Discipline: Lent 2010 Feb 21, 2010 Intro: Here are some faces that might be familiar to you – who can tell me who they are? (Alexandre BILODEAU (Freestyle Skiing - Men's Moguls, GOLD), Jennifer HEIL (Freestyle Skiing - Ladies' Moguls, SILVER), Maelle RICKER (snowboard cross, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent: Wild Beasts And Waiters

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 22, 2018
     | 6,291 views

    He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.

    Lent1B Wild beasts and waiters. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him. 1). Wild beasts- A comic said, “I have an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. I'm also deaf in one ear.” During lent, in the wilderness, we may spend time doing battle with what we call our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lent Answers Lifes Big Questions

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,513 views

    We often serach for answers to life’s questions by looking at how we feel or what makes sense to us; however, God points us to Christ crucified.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in 1 Corinthians 1 Jews demand miraculous sings and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Giving Something Up For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,130 views

    God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
     | 3,220 views

    A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

    Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Perfect The Good Work During Lent Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 15, 2021
     | 3,279 views

    But the keys are fasting and prayer. A desperate situation demands desperate measures of intensity, earnestness, and authority for prayer with fasting. Fasting breaks the bondage of sin and loosens the hold of bad habits and their rulership over your life.

    Theme: Perfect the Good Work Text: Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction to Lent: The word 'lent' refers to Springtime or spring. Christians observe 40 days as Lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter, excluding the Sundays. Lent means give up and have self-denial for all that you love to do in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Woman At The Well: For The Third Sunday In Lent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 25, 2026
     | 10,903 views

    For the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Year A

    The Woman at the Well The story of the woman at the well is one of the most compelling stories in the Bible. It shows God’s grace is given even to a lowly woman of another race. Perhaps, it is too well-known. It is easy to create simple points that will preach, but this story is a lot more complex ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The ‘who’, ‘why’ And ‘how’ Of The Christian’s Wilderness Experience

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,009 views

    A Lent 1 (First Sunday in Lent) sermon

    THE ‘WHO’, ‘WHY’ AND ‘HOW’ OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Introduction The cries on our lips, when we go through certain experiences are: ‘why is this happening to me?’ (with our hands on our head), ‘who is responsible for ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lent: Our Journey From Grace To Grace

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 2, 2020
     | 7,693 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran