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  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
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     | 11,063 views

    Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

    In the Church’s tradition Lent is a time of preparation. It used to be a formal time of preparation for those who would be baptised on Easter Day, and has come, more widely, to be a time of preparation for all members of the church to get ready for the key moment of the church’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Holy Lent: A Human Touch Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 912 views

    Holy Lent: A Human Touch

    Holy Lent: A Human Touch Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 6:1-6, Mateo 6:16-18 Pagninilay Apatnapung araw bago ang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay ay isang banal na oras na tinatawag na "Banal na Kuwaresma" na sinusunod ng maraming Kristiyano. Ito ay panahon ng pagsisiyasat ng sarili, pagkukumpisal, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,887 views

    Jesus arrives in Jerusalem.

    Peer pressure Mark 11:1-11 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017
     | 10,256 views

    We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

    CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mothers Day: Not Gospel Sermon, But A Tribute With Humour.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 23, 2014
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     | 32,749 views

    True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is happy!”

    Ex 2.1-10 Psalm 127 Col 3.12-17 John 19.25b-27 Summary: True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Celebrity Jesus Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 18, 2011
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     | 6,823 views

    Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful.

    Palm Sunday Title: Celebrity Jesus Text: Matthew 21:1-11 Thesis: Jesus is a celebrity to the fanciful and a life-changer to the faithful. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King And A Donkey

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    The triumphant entry of the King into Jerusalem, just days before being crusified.

    These are the events of our Lord’s last week of ministry; Sunday—Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday—Jesus cleanses the temple of the money changers Tuesday—Controversies with the Jewish leaders Wednesday—maybe a day of rest Thursday—Preparation for the Passover and The Lord’s supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Denial By Peter To The Condemnation Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,396 views

    The interweaving of God's sovereign plan of salvation with the dastardly plans of the subordinate powers of darkness.

    FROM THE DENIAL BY PETER TO THE CONDEMNATION OF JESUS. Luke 22:54-71; Luke 23:1-12. LUKE 22:54-62. After Jesus’ arrest, the temple police took our Lord to the high priest’s house, “and Peter followed afar off” (Luke 22:54). It was here that Peter denied Jesus, three times, as Jesus had warned him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Ang Mga May-Ari Ng Asno Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Apr 7, 2025
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     | 476 views

    Isang taong sumuko dahil lang "kailangan ito ng Panginoon."

    Pamagat: Ang mga May-ari ng Asno Intro: Isang taong sumuko dahil lang "kailangan ito ng Panginoon." Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 19:28-40 . Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid na babae at kapatid, "Kailangan ito ng Panginoon." — Lucas 19:31 Naisip mo na ba ang mga taong ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mission: Hosanna!

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 844 ratings
     | 126,641 views

    If Jesus came riding down your street, what would you lay down before Him? A message for Palm Sunday.

    Palm Sunday April 16, 2000 INTRODUCTION There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit. In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew. "We must throw a big celebration!" The villagers all agreed. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 63,084 views

    We celebrate the Palm Sunday in order to commemorate the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into the streets of Jerusalem with people welcoming Him and waving palm branches proclaiming Him as King.

    Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Today is Palm Sunday. It is a Sunday that falls before Easter. We are commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. During that time, palm branches were placed in his path before his arrest on Holy Thursday and his crucifixion on Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Empty Promises

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    First Sunday of Lent (C). Temptations are simply empty promises

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 2, No. 15 First Sunday in Lent - Year C March 4, 2001 Readings: * Deut. 26:4-10 * Rom 10:8-13 * Lk. 4:1-13 Empty Promises Renewal of Vows There is a beautiful custom that many married couples practice on their wedding anniversaries, especially on those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    It's The Economy Stupid Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
     | 5,355 views

    The economy of God is different than that of humankind. The Third Sunday in Lent

    It’s the Economy, Stupid Rev. Mark A. Barber John 2:13-25 Last week, we saw the debut of Jesus ministry in a tiny Galilean village where he saved an unknown groom and his family from shame by turning the water into wine. In today’s passage, we see Jesus performing another sign in the very heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Temptation = Ease

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,931 views

    A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus in the wilderness

    1st Sunday in lent Luke 4:1-13 "Temptation = Ease" "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,451 views

    A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

    Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed