Podcasts about for lent

And, we're off! Thanks, everybody, for giving our renewed Lectionary.pro format a try. Please continue to offer your comments and suggestions. Just like the original Lectionary Lab, we want to be helpful to working preachers. (“Jesus and Nicodemus”, from the Seventh-Day Adventist Bible Discussion page)RCL Readings: • Genesis 12:1–4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1–5, 13–17; John 3:1–17Text Summaries• Genesis 12: 1-4aGod calls Abram to leave home, security, and everything familiar, and to trust a promise he cannot yet see fulfilled. The promise is bigger than Abram's private future: through him, God intends blessing for all families of the earth. Abram's obedience is strikingly simple — “So Abram went” — and that trustful response becomes the model of covenant faith. In Lent, this text frames discipleship as movement: leaving old certainties, walking by promise, and trusting God's future over present control.• Psalm 121This psalm is a confession of trust for travelers, pilgrims, and anyone feeling exposed. Help does not come from the hills themselves, but from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth. The psalm repeats God's “keeping” care: God watches over going out and coming in, by day and by night, now and forever. Rather than denying danger, it places vulnerability inside God's faithful attention. In a Lenten key, it teaches believers to pray honestly about risk while resting in the God who does not slumber.• Romans 4:1–5, 13–17Paul presents Abraham as the prototype of faith: righteousness comes through trusting God's promise, not through human achievement or law-keeping. If inheritance depended on performance, promise would collapse; instead, it rests on grace so that it can include all who share Abraham's faith. God is described as the One “who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist,” grounding Christian hope in God's creative power. During Lent, this text shifts the center from religious scorekeeping to grace-shaped trust and hope.• John 3:1–17Nicodemus comes to Jesus at night, sincere yet confused, and Jesus tells him that entry into God's kingdom requires birth “from above” — a Spirit-given new beginning, not mere religious competence. Jesus draws on Israel's wilderness story (the lifted serpent) to show that healing and life come through looking in faith to what God provides. The passage climaxes in God's love for the world: the Son is given not to condemn but to save. For Lent, this gospel invites people out of spiritual nighttime into rebirth, faith, and the light of God's saving mercy.Major Themes1. Faith before sight, or perhaps through sight (looking) when our focus is on God2. Promise grounded in grace3. New birth, new life in Christ4. God's keeping care in uncertain journeys5. Salvation as gift, not achievementPreaching ArcThe Call → The Keeper → The Promise → The New Birth1. The Call (Genesis 12): God calls us forward before we have full clarity.2. The Keeper (Psalm 121): We are sustained on the road by God's watchful care.3. The Promise (Romans 4): Righteousness and the future are received by faith, not earned by performance.4. The New Birth (John 3): God doesn't just improve us; God makes us new in Christ.From uncertain beginnings to Spirit-born life, faith walks forward on promise, kept by grace.A Sermon Outline“Called Before We're Ready”Core Claim: God calls us forward by grace, keeps us on the road, and gives new life through Christ.1. Opening: the discomfort of being called into the unknown2. Genesis 12: Abram's yes before clarity3. Psalm 121: God keeps us while we travel4. Romans 4: promise by grace, received by faith5. John 3: new birth is God's work, not self-improvementApplication: one step of trust this weekClosing: we go because God is faithfulOne-sentence takeaway: In Christ, we are called, kept, and made new — so we can take the next faithful step even without full certainty.An Illustration: Does anybody remember the Dunkin' Donuts commercial that featured a bleary-eyed baker rising early every morning, saying, “Time to make the donuts?” Believe it or not, that's a basic illustration of faith in something intangible. A baker starts work at 2:00 a.m. There is no smell of fresh bread yet, no customers, no visible result — just measured ingredients, kneading, waiting, and trust in the process. Hours later, what was unseen becomes nourishment (of a sort) for many.Preaching Bridge: “Faith is often bakery work: done in the dark, trusted before dawn.” (Image from the Upper Room, Discipleship Study Guide)Narrative Lectionary Text: John 13:1-17Text SummaryAt the supper before his passion, Jesus rises, takes a towel, and washes the disciples' feet. Peter resists, then overcorrects, and Jesus teaches that receiving him means accepting this upside-down pattern of love. Jesus, their Lord and Teacher, performs a servant's task and commands them to do likewise. Greatness in his kingdom is expressed through humble, embodied service.Themes Present1. Servant leadership — authority in Jesus is expressed through self-giving care.2. Love made concrete — love is not sentiment; it takes the form of action.3. Receiving before doing — discipleship starts with letting Christ minister to us.4. Humility over status — the gospel dismantles rank-driven identity.5. Imitation of Christ — “as I have done for you” is the shape of Christian community.Preaching ArcIdentity → Humility → Command → Community1. Identity: Jesus knows who he is and where he is going.2. Humility: Secure in that identity, he kneels to wash feet.3. Command: “As I have done for you, you also should do.”4. Community: The church becomes recognizable by practical, mutual, humble love.Because Christ stoops to serve us, we are formed into a people who serve one another.A Sermon Outline“The Towel and the Basin”Core ClaimJesus redefines greatness through humble service, and discipleship means receiving his love and then embodying it toward others.Big MovementStatus → Surrender → Service → WitnessOutline (7–8 min)1. Opening: Our instinct for rank• We naturally measure importance by visibility and control.• Jesus gives a different picture at the table.2. John 13: The shock of the scene• Jesus knows who he is and where he is going.• Precisely from that security, he kneels and washes feet.• True authority is not threatened by service.3. Peter's resistance: Why this feels hard• Peter resists being served.• Discipleship begins with receiving grace, not performing for God.• We cannot give what we refuse to receive.4. “As I have done for you”• Jesus moves from act to command.• Foot washing as pattern: embodied, practical, inconvenient love.5. What this means for a small (or any) congregation• Hidden service is central ministry, not secondary work.• Church health is measured by how we treat one another in ordinary moments.• The towel may look like meals, rides, prayer, repair, listening, forgiveness.Application for the week• Receive: where do I need to let Christ serve and cleanse me?• Serve: one concrete act of humble care.• Repair: one relationship step that lowers pride and raises love.Closing• Jesus is most recognizable when kneeling with a towel.• The church is most faithful when it does the same.One-Sentence TakeawayIn Christ's kingdom, greatness looks like a towel and basin: we receive his love, then kneel to serve.An Illustration: “The CEO with a Mop”A story gets told in leadership circles about a company after a major event: everyone leaves, trash is everywhere, and the cleaning crew is short-handed. One employee comes in early and sees the CEO quietly pushing a mop and picking up cups. No announcement. No photo. No speech. Just service.That moment reshaped the office culture more than any memo did. People said, “If he can do that, none of us are above serving.”John 13 is deeper than leadership technique, but the point lands: Jesus, knowing exactly who he is, takes the towel. Real authority is not threatened by humility.Preaching bridge: In Christ's kingdom, the towel is not beneath us. The towel is how love becomes visible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lectionarypro.substack.com

"3 days into the challenge, I realised I wasn't the dazzling compliment giver I originally thought I was."   For Lent, instead of giving up cherry cola Tic-Tacs, I challenged myself to compliment 40 strangers in 40 days. Today, I have the results of how it went. (Not well).   Thank you for continuing to support. I have a few deadlines coming up, and so for now, The Quack will be coming out once a fortnight until life gets a little less crazy. On the plus side, I have some exciting novel news, which I will announce very soon. MN x   Visit | THEQUACK.BLOG Follow| @marynewnhamwrites Sound | Soundstripe.com

For Lent, we're starting a new series in the parables - curious stories intended to slow us down, make us think, and invite us to change. And in this first parable about the parables, we see that our response to Jesus reveals something important about our hearts. Join us as we look at "The Sower and the Soils" from Matthew 18:1-23.

For Lent, we are starting a new series about the seven deadly sins! Sound scary? This episode reminds us that we don't need to be afraid of sin. Jesus calls us away from sin for our good, but He doesn't intend for us to have to do it all by ourselves. Together we will learn about each of the deadly sins so that we may live the abundant life Jesus wants for us!If you find yourself being convicted by the messages in these episodes, praise God for His care for you. He doesn't want you to be a slave to this sin and He longs to save you from it! Get to confession as soon as you can, and lean on the Lord in prayer to take you out of it!

For Lent, Pastor Cana takes us to Galatians 3:27-28 and Acts 2:37-39, which teaches us that in Christ, all who believe are baptized into one baptism. We have peace to know that our baptism circumstances nonetheless guarantee us baptism into Christ.

For Lent, Pastor Cana takes us to 1 Peter 3:21-22, which tells us why baptism is the Christian practice for cleansing. Jesus' power in baptism can offer believers a cleansing for salvation and a new spirit because of His power of all things.

Church Chaos on Friday during the Stations of the Cross. We had a very disturbing experience this past Friday. For Lent, we decided to take our family of 7 children to pray the Stations of the Cross. Our first experience this Lent did not go as planned!Watch this video podcast hereSupport the showSupport this show and get all future episodes by email atwww.kenandjanelle.com

For Lent, Pastor Cana opens to consider baptism through Ephesians 1:13-14, which tells the Christians of Ephesus that they have been brought into God's family as they received the Truth. Baptism is our covenant, pledge, and seal by the Holy Spirit as Christians. Our baptism and the Holy Spirit's presence marks us as believers.

We need to see, again, with eyes of faith and to act on what we see, which requires some discipline; that is what the root word of discipleship is. What does that discipline look like for us? For Lent, we do it for 40 days. And we talk about extra prayer, we talk about fasting, and we talk about alms giving. That all integrates into the same thing, which is a metanoia, a conversion of our heart towards Christ to see, with eyes of faith, to see ourselves as wounded people who need forgiveness, who need healing. (Read more…)Here is my homily for the Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time and the Sunday before Lent. Please feel free to share with others.

For Lent, a turn from politics toward the history and theology of ten men who formed Christianity. The written version of this review can be found here. We strongly encourage, in these days of censorship and deplatforming, all readers to bookmark our main site (https://www.theworthyhouse.com). You can also subscribe for email notifications. The Worthy House does not solicit donations or other support, or have ads. Other than at the main site, you can follow Charles here: https://twitter.com/TheWorthyHouse https://gab.com/TheWorthyHouse

How long is the celebration of Mardi Gras? What exactly does it celebrate? For Lent, is it better to give something up, or take something up? The Nuns discuss! Read the transcript here: https://anunslife.org/podcasts/random-nun-clips/RNC-mardi-gras-lent Don't forget to call us and leave a message. Tell us what you like, ask a question, or just say hi. Call 913-214-6087. Let us know your thoughts about the podcast by taking this short survey! Your input helps us shape the future of the In Good Faith podcast! Click HERE to take the survey. Thank you!

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

Imagine being a witness to Jesus and the cross—to see the agony, the sacrifice, the miracle first-hand. The four Gospels tell the story of Jesus' full life from birth, through his ministry, to the cross, and out of the tomb. Woven into the Gospels are the stories of five people who witnessed the horror and the victory of Jesus and the cross in real time. For Lent, as we prepare for the victory of Easter together, we will hear these first-person accounts of the events of the cross, creatively pieced together using the clues and context of the Bible. Beginning Wednesday, March 9th, 2022, engage with the stories that shape our perspective of the cross. Begin each Wednesday of lent with this online experience premiering only on YouTube at 6:00 AM—available anytime but intended for all of us to set our eyes on Jesus at the start of our day, creating a fresh path to Easter.Support the show (https://www.redeemermn.org/give)

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent we've been studying the Gospel According to Luke. We've learned that the gospel is characterized by the company Jesus keeps. He befriended the outsiders, the outcasts and the outlaws. This week's sermon explores this theme through Jesus' parables.

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent, I'm (1) trying to wake up a bit earlier to do some reading, and (2) answering one theology question of the day to try to chip away at the backlog. The results are here on the podcast, which I hope encourages you. More theology at http://www.wolfmueller.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sunday-drive-home/message

For Lent this year, we'll follow the early chapters of Matthew's gospel to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of God's promises to save and redeem. We see the good news of Jesus' faithfulness to God's purposes in contrast to our failures. Join us as we look at "The Redeemer and King" from Matthew 2:1-18.