Sermons on Lent

The 40-day season beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending on Good Friday; during this time, Christians are often devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ’s fasting in the wilderness.

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Maundy Thursday April 6, 2023 Scripture readings: Exodus 12:1-14 and John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On this very special evening, when we recall the long-ago events surrounding Jesus Christ, we begin with one question: WHY are we so uncomfortable around Jesus? Now …

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Palm Sunday April 2, 2023 Scripture reading: Matthew 21:1-11 Of all the genres of movies and television shows, one of my favorites is the western.  In the various westerns, sooner or later, there is a scene when somebody is a’comin’ to …

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Scripture: Zechariah 9: 9 Theme: Most people know the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. But one important detail is often overlooked: He rode into town on a humble donkey. Why did Jesus do this?

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Fifth Sunday in Lent March 26, 2023 Scripture reading: John 11: 1-41 We continue this Lenten sermon series with another WHY question for us to consider; this one contains the theme all of us wish we could avoid whenever we encounter …

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Scripture: John 12: 45 Theme: When my Uncle Bud was dying, he suddenly realized he would get to see his parents in Heaven. Then he also realized he would get to see Jesus face to face!

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Fourth Sunday in Lent March 19, 2023 Scripture readings: 1st Samuel 16: 1-13 and John 9: 1-41 We continue this Lenten sermon series with another WHY question for all of us to ponder; this one is:  WHY can’t we see? The answer …

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Scripture: Revelation 14: 12 Theme: A brief description of the real St. Patrick and why reformed Christians should even care about the saints.

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Third Sunday in Lent March 12, 2023 Scripture reading: John 4: 5-42 Once again, I am asking another WHY question for all of us to ponder; this one is: WHY Is God Among Us – And Still We Doubt? Before …

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Scripture: Isaiah 2: 4 Theme: No matter the war, both sides pray to the same God. How can this be?