Sermons on Lent (Page 2)

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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Second Sunday in Lent March 5, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 12: 1-4a, Romans 4: 1-5,13-17, and John 3: 1-17 My name is Gorion, and my beloved father was Nicodemus.  He lived a good life, full of years and love and purpose.  He was …

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Scripture: Genesis 1: 1-2 Theme: When the new NASA Webb Telescope peered into deep space, it photographed galaxies that should not be there; they are far too old to be in the universe at the start of the Big Bang. …

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First Sunday in Lent February 26, 2023 Scripture readings: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Romans 5:12-19     Matthew 4:1-11 During each Sunday in Lent, the sermons will each focus on a different WHY question that is drawn from the Scripture readings.  Today’s message asks: WHY …

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Ash Wednesday February 22, 2022 Scripture readings: Genesis 3: 19; Joel 2: 1-2,12-14; Ezekiel 36: 25-27; Psalm 103 Genesis reminds us that we are merely dust…and that we will return to that state some day after we are dead. The prophet …

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Scripture – John 12: 1-11 Theme: When the woman washed and anointed the feet of Jesus, everyone in the room was uncomfortable with her actions. Some of the Apostles were even indignant! But Jesus told them all to leave her …

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Palm Sunday April 10, 2022 Scriptures – Zechariah 9: 9-13 and Luke 19: 28-48  Having grown up in the 60’s and 70’s, I am very familiar with numerous rock stars.  These are people who have produced a large body of work, …

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Scripture – Hebrews 10: 24-25 Theme: Some habits are hard to break (especially if they are destructive!). But getting back in the habit of daily prayer, Bible study, or even going back to church are habits we need to pick …

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5th Sunday in Lent April 3, 2022 Scriptures – Joshua 5:9-12 and 2nd Corinthians 5:16-21 During your lifetimes, if you move and change homes often, then you have no need for spring cleaning.  This is because moving is such a hassle, you …

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Scripture – Matthew 7: 1-3 Theme: Sometimes we judge and condemn one another – without realizing that judgement is left for the Lord, NOT for us.