Sermons on Mountain Ash:

Ash Wednesday: A Gracious And Merciful God

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 29, 2016

Sermon based on Joel 2:1-2, 12-17. The importance of turning to God, repenting. One of the most important descriptions of God in the Hebrew Bible is that God is gracious and merciful.

Ash Wednesday Yr C, 10/02/2016 Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “A gracious and merciful God” A young employee secretly misappropriated several hundred dollars of his business firm’s money. When this action was discovered the young man was told to report to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Ash Wednesday (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21. A). FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11, Joel 2:12-17, James 4:1-10, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Exchanges Ashes For Beauty Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025

God specializes in transforming sorrow into joy, shame into glory, and ashes into beauty for those who trust Him.

THE GOD WHO EXCHANGES ASHES FOR BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Key Verse: “To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Understanding Ash Wednesday: A Spiritual Journey SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This sermon explores Ash Wednesday in depth, answering three key questions: What is Ash Wednesday? How do we observe it? And what is its spiritual value?

As Christians, we gather together regularly to study God's word and grow in our faith. Each time we come into God's presence, we draw closer to Him and experience His love and guidance. The Holy Spirit fills our souls with the joys of heaven as we surrender ourselves to God. Death is an inevitable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Topics: Ash Wednesday, Spiritual Value

From The Ashes - Sacrifice (Palm Sunday) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of sacrifice in Christianity, comparing the temporary forgiveness granted through animal sacrifices in the Old Testament to the eternal redemption offered by Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and encourages believers to live sacrificially in gratitude for this redemption.

Today, we’re going to be talking about the sacrifice of Jesus and the impact his humble actions have had on all humankind. To illustrate the idea of sacrifice I want to share a story with you from the trenches of World War II. “John Robert Fox was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in May 1915. By all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14

Topics: Sacrificial Life, Eternal Redemption, Overcoming Sin

Sermon Series: From The Ashes

Mt. Horeb Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Prescription for Depression” 1 Kings 19:1-21 Last week we looked at the challenge of Elijah and the 450 prophets of Baal. We talked about the “Chains of Complacency.” We identified the chains that are keeping us bound to the launch pad of life, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 21, 2020

Seeking wisdom is essential in choosing a new experience.

Message/Devotion March 1, 2020 Matthew 17:1-9 1 Samuel 28:1-8 Are You Seeking A Mountain Top Experience? Choose Your Mountain Wisely! The Reading Jesus Transfigured on the Mount 17 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 1 Samuel 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Red Heifer Water (Numbers 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 22, 2024

What does the ashes of a red heifer mixed in water have to do with baptism and Jesus? Let's look at Numbers 19.

Is death the ultimate result of sin? Do hatred, verbal abuse, lust, lying, ignoring the needy and greed ultimately cause our own destruction? Does cleansing us from sin involve someone dying for us? Is this dramatically pictured in the water mixed with the ashes of a red heifer? Let’s review ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Stands Between Us And Our Circumstances

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

God will deliever.....

When God stands between us and our circumstance!! Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mt. Hebron Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith: “Mt. Hebron” Joshua 14 Throughout history some words have inspired the human soul, raising it to new heights of honor and greatness. Perhaps you can still quote the words of Thomas Jefferson that you learned in grade school, “We hold these truths to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5:1

Contributed by Segun Omole on Nov 20, 2009

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And...this is a word used to indicate continuation of and event or a statement. This tells me that the next statement is a continuation of a previous event or statement. Looking back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Mountain Out Of A Molehill, Perspective

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2021

I had rather be an artist than an art critic. Do you have the great ability of taking molehills and making them mountains. We need an honest evaluation of our perspectives. Does the world define our thinking patterns?

KEEP PERSPECTIVE, MOLE HILL VS MOUNTAIN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (two parts) I HAVE A PAIR OF BINOCULARS… I ask someone to look through backwards --- things are small and distant. Then I ask another person to look through them the proper way --- it makes things larger and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:3-7, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022

As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3, Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A God Of The Mountains And The Valleys

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022

The Christian life is filled with MOUNTAIN TOP EXPERIENCES and VALLEY EXPERIENCES.

We all enjoy the MOUNTAIN TOP experiences. In God’s Word we find the writers used many superlatives to describe the blessings God bestows upon us. We are told that a good writer never uses too many superlatives for fear of overstating their case. They are to be reserved for special occasions ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, 1 Kings 20:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

With Jesus On The Mountain - 1 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

"This is my Son ...listen to him!" The heart of faith is Jesus. That is the message this mountaintop experience.

February 18, 1996 AM Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration "This is my Son ...listen to him!" Mountains as Points of Reference One Sunday afternoon, a long time ago, instead of taking the usual Nazarene nap, I took my four sons on a hike up Mount Beacon above the majestic Hudson River in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene