Sermons on Lenten:

The Oft-Dreaded Subject Of Sin

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 7, 2020

We don't like to think about it or talk about it, but we are all SINNERS!

Message/Devotion February 16, 2020 Matthew 5:21-37 The Oft-Dreaded Subject of SIN The Reading Murder Begins in the Heart 21 “You have heard that it was said to those [a]of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ 22 But I say to you that whoever is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Squelching The Sinful Nature (April 6, 2014).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

As Christians, we have to work to tune into the Spirit and tune out the flesh to successfully walk with God.

SQUELCHING THE SINFUL NATURE Text: Romans 8:6- 11 How many times have we heard of the self-made man? Frank Sinatra once sang about how he did his way------“I did it my way …”. What is it in human nature that drives us? What is it that motivates us and propels us? From reading this passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Repent, And Never Give Up

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

Because God never gives up on us, we too must never give up

From the archives of Winston Churchill’s life comes the report of a singular commencement address. After enduring a lengthy introduction, Churchill rises from his seat, walks to the podium and stares fixedly at his audience of new graduates. "Never give up!" he asserts solemnly. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Other

Lent 3, Year C: God's Not Mad Atcha!

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019

Rian Adams: Parable of the landowner and the fig tree. Different intrepretation​ that places us at the cent​e​r of the parable.

God Ain’t Mad ‘Atcha The Rev. Rian Adams Luke 13:1-9 There’s a question that troubles so many people. It’s a question that churchgoers and nonchurchgoers, struggle with; “Am I good enough for God?” I can’t speak for you but at certain times in my life I’ve felt like my decisions, and my life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

Laetare, Rejoice Jerusalem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2013

We are challenged by God to rejoice. That doesn't always mean "enjoy," but if we repent of sin we will be forgiven gladly by God and have room to rejoice.

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2013 Rejoice! “Laetare, Jerusalem! Rejoice, Jerusalem, and gather round, all you who love her. Rejoice gladly, those who were sorrowful; exult and be refreshed with motherly consolation.” These words of today’s beautiful Introit antiphon remind us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Catholic

The Stone Is Rolled Away Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 13, 2020

God is the God of the Unexpected

John 20 (New Living Translation): 20 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. 2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A New Nation In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 7, 2024

Red Roses for Ash Wednesday. A favorite note: : “Loved you yesterday, love you still, always have, always will.” These are also the words God has for us.

In Jesus Holy Name February 14, 2024 Ash Wednesday John 3:16 Redeemer “Red Roses for Ash Wednesday” In the month of February, you’ll experience holidays such as Valentine’s Day and US Presidents’ Day, and this year Ash Wednesday. This year more than ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Detour Into A Lonely Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Anti-Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2024

In John's Gospel, Jesus does something many people find surprising, that of frequently driving away people who claim to be believers in Him. Today we look in depth at those He drove away in John 8, why He did it, and especially how He did it by claiming to be the Great I AM!

Our move now through the Lenten Season, and to the cross has a purpose: to confront people to make a decision about what they think about Jesus. The TRUE Jesus. This week, we focus on the foolishness of the cross to those who want to accept Him on their own terms. In 1 Cor 1: 18 The word of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Anglican

The Red Carpet

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003

The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 19, 2001

Don’t be a cowardly lion.The disciples did it and we can, too.

Toto, We’re Not In Kansas Anymore Well, I guess Easter is over for another year. The Easter dresses and suits aren’t new anymore and the candy’s gone. Things are pretty much back to whatever passes for normal these days, back to the old, pre-Easter routine. And in churches all across ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Gotta Go Through Baghdad To Get Home

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 21, 2003

The Lost Sheep-are Sinners The Lively Hope-is Jesus The Last Stop-is Heaven

You gotta go through Baghdad to get home! Luke 15:1-7 This week has been a week in which we have been thrust into a war with the likes of Saddam Hussein, his sons, and the nation of Iraq. Our commander in chief, President George W. Bush, has not thrown our military into action in a careless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 2, 2003

The two "S’s" of Jesus Christ’s identity are contained in this short section of Scripture.

Hebrews 5:7-9 WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? Who is Jesus Christ? These next two weeks you will hear a lot about him. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday. Then comes Good Friday. Then comes Easter. This is that time in the year when you hear people talk about Jesus Christ. Unlike Christmas, Easter has escaped ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Lutheran

0301 Pre-Lent I (Septuagesima): Here Be Dragons! Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 18, 2005

Care must be taken to properly interpret the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

Sermon: Here Be Dragons! Text: Matt 20:1-16, I Cor 9:24-27 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 23, 2005 Occasion: Septuagesima Where: TI When: Friday, February 11, 2005 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican