Sermons on spy wednesday: showing 181-195 of 7,554

Your Nail

Contributed by Rhonda Feurtado on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon looks at various nails we carry in our lives, much like the ones that nailed Jesus to the tree. It can be used on Ash Wed. or maundy Thurs. If used at ash Wed., each participant is given a nail to carry with them throughout lent to remind them

YOUR NAIL A nail can be an uncomfortable thing to confront. If you are not careful about how you handle it, it might cut or scratch you, or even puncture your skin. Then there would be blood on your hands…as there was blood on our Lord’s hands… as a result of the nail. “His blood be on us and on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Paradigms Of Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2019

We pray for the glory of God. We consider that it is He who we have sinned against. We pray in solidarity with those for whom we pray. We don't try to restrict God.

PARADIGMS OF PRAYER. 1. Solidarity with those for whom we pray (Exodus 32:30-32) Moses presents us with an example of true, thoroughgoing, intercessory prayer. This is Moses’ prayer after the infamous ‘Golden Calf’ incident, when the people had committed idolatry at the foot of Mount Sinai ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:30-32, Joshua 7:6-9, Psalm 51:3-4, 2 Chronicles 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Meeting Still Work"S

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 27, 2004

GOING TO A PRAYER MEETING CAN BE A GREAT BENEFIT AND A GREAT BLESSING. PREACHED ON A WEDNESDAY NIGHT. (OUTLINE)

ACTS (4 31-35)KJV. (VERSE 31) AND WHEN THEY PRAYED ,THE PLACE WAS SHAKEN WHERE THEY WERE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER AND THEY ALL WERE FILLED WITH THE HOLY GHOST,AND THEY SPAKE RHE WORD OF GOD WITH BOLDNESS. (VERSE 32) AND THE MULTIUDE OF THEM THAT BELIEVED WERE OF ONE HEART AND OF ONE SOUL NEITHER SAID ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-35

God's Remnant In A Pagan Society

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2004

This Wednesday Evening message looks at the first Chapter of Daniel, exploring the issue of purity and service for God

God’s Remnant in a Pagan Society Daniel Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: It would be difficult to look back into the biblical history of Israel and not find a more tragic time than the captivity of the nation. At the time of the captivity, the Nation of Israel had disobeyed God, foolishly thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Feb 27, 2013

An Ash Wednesday sermon about the importance of repentance, and our need for God's forgiveness in Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been with someone as they approached death? Though it is sometimes difficult, people will often speak in their final days or hours. They may simply be expressing a need, “May I have a drink?” or “could you please move my pillow?” Sometimes the words will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Our Debts Really Lie

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004

Wednesday Evening Message dealing with identifying debt, dealing with our material debts and our spiritual debts.

WHERE OUR DEBTS REALLY LIE Just to get us thinking …. What sorts of actions communicate love to you? Romans 13:8-9 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. 9The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Chruch Atttendance Vitamin Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the fourth in a series of seven messages I preached at Wednesday night Prayer meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Church Attendance Hebrews 10:25 Testimonies from last week’s exercise -- Meditation There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. 1. Vitamin – Church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life Is Not About You, But Jesus' Life Is

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 4, 2008

A short Ash Wednesday Sermon that encourages us to see that your life is not about you, but Jesus’ life is

Ash Wednesday has always presented me with a problem. As I read and research the scriptures for Ash Wednesday I get the feeling that God is saying, Hey Richard, hey Ray, hey….(and mention others) wake up to yourself, life is not about you, there are more important things in your life than ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

When Did Animals Begin To Fear Man

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Aug 13, 2014

A question from a member for a Wednesday night message, which shows when animals began to fear mankind.

Title: When did Animals begin to fear man? Introduction: The question before us is “When did Animals begin to fear man?” God created man and animal life on the same day of creation and man was given dominion, but what about the animals and their fear of man when did that start? Keep ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek Ye First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2020

Giving first place to the things of God.

SEEK YE FIRST. Matthew 6:19-34. 1. Heart-Treasure. “Treasure not up for yourselves treasures upon earth,” begins Matthew 6:19. Moths destroy clothes (cf. Isaiah 51:8). Even gold and silver can become cankered (cf. James 5:2). Thieves can literally “dig through” mud-brick houses. No, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

27 Sweet Wrappers

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 6, 2019

We like to do one of two things with sin - pretend it doesn't matter or pretend it is something only monsters who are nothing like us do. The reality is something more awful.... and more wonderful! A sermon for Ash Wednesday.

...................................................... When my children were younger, sometimes I would be looking for the remote control. You know how it is, no matter what you do, somehow the remote always ends up under the sofa cushion. So I would lift up the sofa cushion. And there would be the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Joel 2:1-17, Psalm 51:1-18, Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 103:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Vitamin Of Confession Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the sixth message in a series of seven messages I preache at Wednesday night Prayer Meeting on Spiritual Growth and Fitness.

Spiritual Growth and Fitness Confession of Sin 1 John 1:8-10 There are three essential things for a person to grow up healthy. (We want to be healthy, don’t we?) Food Exercise Rest These must be kept in balance. Vitamin: H (humility) Confession of Sin. Psalm 51:1-14 1. Requires ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007

On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Out Of A Right Heart

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on May 8, 2008

This is a short study on John 15:4-8 that I used for a Wednesday night devotion. Prayer is the main theme.

We Are to Abide in Christ 4 dAbide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much efruit; for without Me you can do fnothing. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Week-Forgive Them Even Though They Know What They Do

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 1, 2017

Put together for Holy Week noon dinner on Wednesday. We are to forgive because He first forgave us.

Title: Forgive Them Even Though They Know What They Do. Date: 4/12/17 Place: Holy Week Service Text: Luke 23.34 CT: We are to forgive because he first forgave us. FAS: Jesus went to the cross to make up for all the sins of all people. The sins of all people including me and every one of you. So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Christian Church