Sermons about Lenten Observance

The Time Is Fulfilled

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2018

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Isn’t it true that when humans fail, sin, even commit the most awful injustices, God’s mercy is ever present, ever able to forgive when we repent?

First Sunday of Lent 2018 We come to Mass on the First Sunday of Lent, full of energy that has not diminished since we crowded the churches on Ash Wednesday. We know that the Word of God on this special Lord’s Day reminds us of the Lord Jesus’s battle with the Enemy of mankind, the one Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15, Genesis 9:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

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

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 15, 2024

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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

Obedient Observer Observes Orthodoxy Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 27, 2007

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The Holy Family goes to the Temple for the presentation of Jesus and finds two saints who preach two powerful messages concerning the Baby and the family.

LUKE 2:21-40 OBEDIENT OBSERVER OBSERVES ORTHODOXY I. HIS OBEDIENCE: A. Obligatory. B. Offering. C. Optimism. II. HIS OBSERVATIONS: A. Obsequious B. Occupant. C. Orations. III. HIS ONUSES: A. Obfuscating. B. Ominous. C. Optimistic. I come now to my third sermon in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004

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A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lenten Get Up

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on May 23, 2001

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It takes work to give up something for Lent, but before you can give up anything for God, first you have to get up and decide to go to work for Him. Before you can do the Lenten "give-up", you have to get up!

Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent that season of the church year where people who attended church were once traditionally asked to give something up for the season. What have you given up for Lent lately? Often the idea of a making a personal sacrifice for God falls on deaf ears. What does God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Lenten Lunch Sermon

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

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This is my 2008 sermon for our "Lenten Lunch" series. It focuses on spiritual discipline.

Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook up some big delicious steaks. Nothing wrong with that… but, you see… all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic. Since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The delicious aroma from the grilled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Our Lenten Pilgrimage"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 28, 2008

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A sermon for the Tranfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Matthew17:1-9 "Our Lenten Pilgrimage" 17:1* ¶ And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2* And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Lenten Lunch 2011

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

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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

Observing The Ordinances

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 20, 2003

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This message deals with both Communion and Baptism.

INTRODUCTION We believe, as a New Testament Church, that there are two ordinances that God gave to the Church to observe. Both of them are mentioned in the text today as being practiced by the first Church at Jerusalem. They are baptism (41) and the Lord’s Supper (42, 46). Likewise we are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Observations On Obedience

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 27, 2004

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God?s requirement of obedience is not something He does to us, but something He does for us. Though today?s world may see living without rules as a dream, it would only result in destruction.

Observations On Obedience Text: Deut.6: 24 Intro: Obedience is not a topic dealt with too often these days. We hear a lot about options, but not much about obedience. The former term implies no set standard to follow, while the latter implies the existence of some absolutes. The â€œno ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Observations

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2004

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This is not the typical Easter sermon. It is specific to our church and where we are. It looks at some different implications of the events surrounding the resurrection.

This is a slightly different Easter message than you may be used to. It’s not typical. There are some observations that are appropriate for where we are as a church and where we’re headed. Read Luke 24:1-12. Many of us have read or heard this passage a million times. We heard a number of sermons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Observing The Scripture Series

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 12, 2002

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We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is to osbserve what God says through the Scripture.

"Hearing God Through Bible Study" This Lesson: Reading the Bible, and Observing What the Scripture Says Author: Dr. Neal Gray Purpose: We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Holiness

Observe The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

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An Exposition of the Fourth Commandment With Emphasis on its Current Application

BODY I. The Fourth Commandment is based on God’s grace A. (Psalm 84:11; Prov. 3:34; Acts 14:26; Rom. 5:15; I Cor. 3:10; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 3:7) B. It was for the benefit of people (Mark 2:27) II. The Sabbath Principle was Built into Creation A. (Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:11) III. The Relevance of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Observations Gleaned

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 20, 2002

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Revelation 22:6, "And he said to me, ’These words are faithful and true’; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must shortly (táchos) take place."

Observations Gleaned From Reading Partial Preterism After reading over some of the comments and teachings of the individuals that profess belief in a “partial preterism” theory I sense they have created a dilemma in their teachings. I see no other way around the fact that even though they claim ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Observing Nature Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 30, 2009

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In Jesus’ encounter with the Greek seekers, we see the Nature of the Savior, The Nature of Suffering and the Nature of the Servant.

20Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. * These are believed to be Jews living in Greece, visiting Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. * Philip is a Greek name. He probably spoke fluent Greek. 21 Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

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