Sermon Series: Lent

Theme: Renew

“Prayer Encounters” Colossians 1:9-10

Scripture Lesson Colossians 1:9-10 9 For this reason, since the day we heard it, we have not ceased praying for you and asking that you may be filled with the knowledge...

“Quiet Time” Mark 1:35-38

Scripture Lesson Mark 1:35-3835 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. 36 And Simon and his...

“Finger Prayer” 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Scripture Lesson 1 Timothy 2:1-22 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, 2 for kings and all who...

“The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-15

Scripture Lesson Matthew 6:9-159 “Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven,    hallowed be your name.10     Your kingdom come.    Your will be done,        on earth...

Theme: Fast

“Be Inconvenienced” Isaiah 58:6-8 (ESV)

Scripture Lesson Isaiah 58:6-8 “Is not this the fast that I choose:    to loose the bonds of wickedness,    to undo the straps of the yoke,to let the oppressed[a] go...

“Detach” Joel 2:12-13 (NRSV)

Scripture Lesson Joel 2:12-13 (NRSV)Yet even now, says the Lord,    return to me with all your heart,with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;13     rend your...

“Disconnect” Ephesians 4:17-24 (ESV)

Scripture Lesson Ephesians 4:17-24 (ESV)17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their...

“Press Pause” Exodus 34:28 (NRSV)

Scripture Lesson Exodus 34:28 (NRSV)28 He was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread nor drank water. And he wrote on the tablets the...

“Speak Kindness” James 1:19 (NRSV & The Message)

Scripture Lesson James 1:1919 You must understand this, my beloved:[a] let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; Go Deeper Today’s...

Theme: More Spiritual Practices

“Act Of Kindness” Colossians 3:12

Scripture Lesson Colossians 3:1212 As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Go Deeper...

“Music Day” Psalm 108:1-4

Scripture Lesson Psalm 108:1-4My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast;[a]    I will sing and make melody.    Awake, my soul![b]2 Awake, O harp and...

“Color” Philippians 4:8-9

Scripture Lesson Philippians 4:8-98 Finally, beloved,[a] whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is...

“Learn A Song” Psalm 144:9-10

Scripture Lesson Psalm 144:9-10I will sing a new song to you, O God;    upon a ten-stringed harp I will play to you,10 the one who gives victory to kings,    who...

“God Sightings” John 14:19-21

Scripture Lesson John 14:19-2119 In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live. 20 On that day you will...

Theme: Prayer

“Jesus Prayer” Luke 18:9-14

Scripture Lesson Luke 18:9-149 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10 “Two men went...

“Silence” 1 Peter 5:6-7

Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 5:6-76 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him, because...

“Prayer of St. Patrick” John 15:9-11

Scripture Lesson John 15:9-119 As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I...

“Prayer Walk” Jeremiah 29:7

Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 29:77 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find...

“Breath Prayer” Ezekiel 37:5-6

Scripture Lesson Ezekiel 37:5-65 Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath[a] to enter you, and you shall live. 6 I will lay sinews on you, and will...

Theme: Give

“Give Time”1 John 3:16-18 (NRSV)

Scripture Lesson 1 John 3:16-18 (NRSV)16 We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. 17 How does God’s...

“Save + Share” Luke 12:33-34

Scripture Lesson Luke 12:33-3433 Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief...

“Nourish” Romans 12:9-13 (NRSV)

Scripture Lesson Romans 12:9-13 (NRSV)9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another...

“Support” 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Scripture Lesson 1 Thessalonians 5:144 And we urge you, beloved, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them. Go...

“Say Thanks” 2 Corinthians 9:9-12 (NRSV)

Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 9:9-12 9 As it is written, “He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor;    his righteousness endures forever.” 10 He who supplies seed to...

Theme: Holy Week

“Be Uncomfortable” Matthew 16:24-28 (The Voice)

Scripture Lesson Matthew 16:24-28  24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow...

“Simplify” John 12:1-11

Scripture Lesson John 12:1-11 12 Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2 There they gave a dinner...

“Sustain” Hebrews 12:1-3

Scripture Lesson Hebrews 12:1-3 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so...

“Unplug” Mark 14:32-41 (ESV)

Scripture Lesson Mark 14:32-41 32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and...

“Practice Grace” Romans 3:22-24 (The Voice)

Scripture Lesson Romans 3:22-24 (The Voice)22 This redeeming justice comes through the faithfulness of Jesus,[a] the Anointed One, the Liberating King, who makes...