- Ashes at Starbucks - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Things That Open - Mark 1:9-15
- Jesus Gets a Business Card - Mark 8:31-38
- More Than a Bad Day? - John 2:13-22
- Embarrassing Visits - John 3:14-21
- Seeing What We Don’t Want To See - John 12:20-33
- Text Message From Jesus - Mark 11:1-11
- Feet and Hearts - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- Nothing Special Friday - John 18:1-19:42
- Going Where Jesus Goes - Mark 16:1-8
Ashes at the Coffee Shop, Resurrection at the Bus Stop
by Mary Austin
Ambassadors For Christ
by John B. Jamison
- Ambassadors For Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
- A Letter in Time - 1 Peter 3:18-22
- Knowing, and Known - Romans 4:13-25
- A Little Foolishness - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- Liz - Ephesians 2:1-10
- Who The Heck Is Melchizedek? - Hebrews 5:5-10
- Hosanna! - Philippians 2:5-11
- Passover Or Passalong? - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Click to Unfriend - Hebrews 10:16-25
- I Want To Remind You — Easter Sunday - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
What If It's True?
by Lori Wagner
- Untamed - Mark 1:9-15
- Wrong by Association, Right by Jesus - Mark 8:31-38
- Soul Soup - John 2:13-22
- The Law of the Serpent - John 3:14-21
- Holy Hydration! - John 12:20-33 · Jeremiah 31:31-34
- The Eye of the Storm - Mark 11:1-11
- Pilate's Ruse - Matthew 27:1-16 · Luke 22:66--23:25 · John 18:28-40; 19:1-16 · Mark 15:1-15
- What If It's True? - John 20:1-18 · Matthew 28:10
Simple Faith?
by John Jamison
- Actors - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Simple Faith? - Mark 1:9-15
- The Bethsaida Boys - Mark 8:31-38
- Zeal! - John 2:13-22
- Rebirth - John 3:14-21
- Some Greeks - John 12:20-33
- The Week - Mark 14:1-15:47
- Where It Ends - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- Out of Control (Good Friday sermon) - John 18:1-19:42
- Have You Ever Screwed Up? - John 20:1-18
We Wish to See Jesus
by John Smylie
- Clearing Out the Pipes - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! - Mark 1:9-15
- The Elephant in The Living Room - Mark 8:31-38
- The Perfect Blemish - John 2:13-22
- The Serpent - John 3:14-21
- We Wish to See Jesus - John 12:20-33
- Disintegration and Reintegration - Mark 14:1-15:47
- For the Life of Betsy D. I. Smylie - John 12:20-36
- Silence and Darkness - John 18:1-19:42
- Looking for Jesus? - John 20:1-18
Does Easter Really Matter?: A Journey Through Lent
by King Duncan
- Before You Start Ripping Your Clothing - Joel 2:12-17
- Noah and the Robots - Genesis 9:8-17
- Pop Star Madonna and the Cross - Mark 8:31-38
- A Time to Get Angry - John 2:13-22
- You Are God's Handiwork - Ephesians 2:10
- A Law Written On Our Hearts - Jeremiah 31:31-34
- About Donkeys and True Greatness - Mark 11:1-10
- Extreme Humility - John 13:1-15
- His Final Words - John 18:1-19:42
- Does Easter Really Matter? - Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-9
We Would Like to See Jesus
by King Duncan
- Now is the Day of Salvation - 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
- The Museum of Failed Products - Genesis 9:1-17
- You're Never Too Old - Genesis 17:1-27
- About That Anger - John 2:12-25
- What Really Matters - John 3:1-21
- We Would Like to See Jesus - John 12:20-36
- No Promotion Required - Mark 11:1-11
- The Eleventh Commandment - John 13:1-17
- A Costly Cross - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- I Have Seen the Lord - John 20:1-18
Imagining the Gospels
by Timothy W. Ayers
- Beginning the Lenten Journey - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Tearing The Sky To Get To You - Mark 1:9-15
- Did I Say That Out Loud? - Mark 8:31-38; 9:2-9
- The Road to the Passover - John 2:13-22
- A Nod of Recognition - John 3:14-21
- An Encounter with Jesus - John 12:20-33
- It’s Sunday…But Friday’s Comin’ - Mark 11:1-11 · John 12:12-16
- Wash All of Me - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- Get the Picture? - John 18:1; 19:42
- Profiles In Joy - John 20:1-18 · Mark 16:1-8
Redemption to Transformation
by Richard Gribble
- Be Reconciled with the Lord - 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
- Suffering Leads to Victory - 1 Peter 3:18-21
- Enduring the Trials of Faith - Romans 4:13-25
- Wisdom to the World, but Foolishness to God - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- Celebrating the Virtue of Humanity - Ephesians 2:1-10
- The Redemptive Side of Suffering - Hebrews 5:5-10
- The Cost of Discipleship - Philippians 2:5-11
- How Faithful Are We? - 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
- Sacrifice Leads to Life - Hebrews 10:16-25
- Rising to New Life - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Momentous Moment
by David T. Ball
- Beware: Hypocrites on Premises - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- A Clock or a Compass? - Mark 1:9-15
- Unacceptable - Mark 8:31-38
- No Substitute - John 2:13-22
- It’s About God - John 3:14-21
- Seeing and Not Being Seen - John 12:20-33
Crying at the Tomb
by King Duncan
- Looking for Rainbows - Genesis 9:1-17
- Acting on Faith - Genesis 17:1-27
- Responsible Living - Exodus 20:1-21
- The Handiwork of God - Ephesians 2:1-10
- Yada, Yada, Yada - John 12:20-36
- After the Parade - Mark 11:1-11
- A Table Like No Others - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
- Were You There? - John 19:17-27
- Crying at the Tomb - John 20:10-18
Navigating the Sermon in Lent
by Various Authors
- Dust in the Wind - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- A Watery Grave - Mark 1:9-13
- Building a New Team - Mark 8:31--9:1
- Table Manners - John 2:12-25
- Prescription on a Pole - John 3:1-21
- Starting Over - John 12:20-36
- Getting to a Teachable Moment - Mark 15:1-15
- I'll Never Forget That Night - John 13:1-17
- A Personal History - John 18:1—19:42
- An Annual Reminder - John 20:1-9
Reversal
by Ron Lavin
- Ashes for Remembering - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- Chocolate Cake, Flooded Waters, and Baptism - Genesis 9:8-17
- A Funeral for “I Can’ts” - Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
- What Part of “You Shall Not” Don’t You Understand? - Exodus 20:1-17
- Look Inside and Discover Life - Numbers 21:4-9
- What’s New? - Jeremiah 31:31-34
- The Passion of the Servant Leader - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- It’s All about Jesus - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- Lord of All! - Acts 10:34-43
The Heart of the Matter
by King Duncan
- Where a Cross Should Be Worn - Matthew 6:1-4
- Rainbows and Roses - Genesis 9:1-17
- The World's Worst Bargain - Mark 8:31--9:1
- Etched in Stone - Exodus 20:1-21
- God's Workmanship - Ephesians 2:1-10
- The Heart of the Matter - Psalm 51:1-19
- Eight Days until Eternity - Mark 11:1-11
- Remember Me - Luke 22:7-38, John 13:18-30
- Was It Really Necessary? - John 19:17-27
- Death Has Been Conquered - Mark 16:1-20
Genuine Hope
by Nancy Kraft
- The Season of Reconciliation - 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
- The Width and Depth of God’s Grace - Romans 6:3-5, 1 Peter 3:18-22
- Genuine Hope - Romans 4:13-25
- The Wisdom of The Cross - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- It’s about Grace - Ephesians 2:1-10
- God’s Great High Priest - Hebrews 5:5-10
- The Story That Shapes Us - Philippians 2:5-11
- On The Night When He Was Betrayed - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- How Do We Make Sense of This? - Romans 8:35-39, Hebrews 10:1-39
- The Unbelievable Truth - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
God, The Good Ally
by Ken Lentz
- Let The Shofar Sound! - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- Troubled Waters - Genesis 9:8-17
- The Divine Deal ... - Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
- God, The Good Ally - Exodus 20:1-17
- Hope Lifted Up - Numbers 21:4-9
- The Last Compact - Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Who Is Isaiah’s Servant? - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Thanks for the Memories! - Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14
- A Death on a Long Friday - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- Death Meets The Lord - Isaiah 25:6-9
Light of the World
by Mark Trotter
- A Friend in Low Places - Mark 1:9-13
- This Is Not the Race I Entered - Mark 8:27-38
- How to Look Foolish - 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
- Serpents and Other Signs - Numbers 21:4-9
- Will You Be in that Number? - John 11:32-44
- Stirring Things Up - Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:11-25
- The Light of the World - John 20:1-18
The Passion Of The Christ
by Brett Blair
- His Triumphal Entry - Luke 19:28-44
- His Cleansing Of The Temple - Luke 19:45-48
- His Teachings - Luke 20:27-40
- His Last Supper - Luke 22:7-38
- His Trial - Luke 22:66--23:25
- His Death - Luke 23:26-43
- His Resurrection - John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18
They Heard Him Gladly
by James W. Moore
- The Common People Heard Him Gladly - Mark 12:35-40
- Jesus and Andrew - John 1:35-42
- Real Gratitude - Luke 19:1-10
- Jesus and Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52
- Jesus and Mary and Martha - Luke 10:38-42
- Jesus and Mary Magdalene - John 20:10-18
- When The Risen Christ Comes Looking For Us - John 21:15-25
Questions for Lent and Easter
by Maxie Dunnam
- The Life Question: What Are You Looking For? - John 1:35-42
- The Grace Question: Are You A Teacher...and Yet Do Not Understand? - John 3:1-21
- The Wholeness Question: Do You Want To Be Made Well? - John 5:1-15
- The Discipleship Question: Do You Wish To Go Away? - John 6:60-71
- The Commitment Question: Will You Lay Down Your Life For Me? - John 13:31-38
- The Cross Question: Am I Not To Drink The Cup? - John 18:1-11
- The Easter Question: Why Are You Weeping? Whom Do You Seek? - John 20:1-18
The Healing Power Of The Christ
by James W. Moore
- The Healing Of Simon's Mother-in-Law - Mark 1:29-34
- The Healing of the Man with the Withered Hand - Mark 2:23-3:6
- The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac - Mark 5:1-20
- The Healing of Jairus' Daughter and the Hemorrhaging Woman - Mark 5:21-43
- The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52
- The Healing Power of the Cross - Luke 23:26-43, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49
- The Healing Power of the Resurrection - Mark 16:1-20
Encounters With Christ
by James W. Moore
- Encounters With Christ I: Jesus & the Man Born Blind - John 9:1-12
- Encounters With Christ II: Jesus and Mary and Martha - Luke 10:38-42
- Encounters With Christ III: Jesus and Nicodemus - John 3:1-21
- Encounters With Christ IV: Jesus and the Woman at the Well
- Encounters With Christ V: Jesus and James and John - Matthew 20:20-28
- Encounters With Christ VI: Jesus and Caiaphas - Matthew 26:57-68
- Encounters With Christ VII (Easter): Jesus & Mary Magdalene - Mark 16:1-20
- The Way of the Lord - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
The Longest Running Parade in History
by Leonard Sweet
- The Shadow - Genesis 3:1-24
- Ever Been Robbed? - John 3:1-21
- The Miracle Molecule - John 4:1-26
- The Wussification of the Church - John 9:1-12
- Dead Man Walking - Psalm 130:1-8
- The Longest Running Parade in History - Psalm 118:1-29
- What Is Jesus Doing? - Matthew 28:1-10
Salvation at the Skull
by Frank G. Honeycutt
- Escape from the Island of Spiritual Sloth - Matthew 6:16-18
- On Defeating the Devil - Luke 4:1-13
- Headlines and Holiness - Luke 13:1-9
- The Waster - Luke 15:11-32
- Costly Extravagance - John 12:1-11
Preaching and Reading the Old Testament
by Elizabeth Achtemeier
- Responding to the Story - Deuteronomy 26:1-15
- Living by a Promise - Genesis 15:1-18
- Return and Be Forgiven - Isaiah 55:1-13
- Passing From Old to New - Joshua 5:13--6:27
- Endings - Isaiah 43:14-28
- Suffering Servant Song - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- God Shows No Partiality - Acts 10:23b-48
Eyes on the Prize: A Sermon Series for Lent
by King Duncan
- Big Boys Do Cry - Joel 2:1-2,12-17
- Grace Under Pressure - Luke 4:1-13
- What Are You Bananas About? - Philippians 3:17-4:1
- A Fruitful Life - Luke 13:1-9
- Welcome, Joe! - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
- Winning the Grand Prize - Philippians 3:4b-14
- Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley - Luke 19:28-40 · Philippians 2:5-11
- When Table Talk Won a Super Bowl - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- I Shall Rise Again! - I Corinthians 15:19-26 · Luke 24:1-12
Shouting Joy to the Storm
by Schuyler Rhodes
- Treasure Hunters - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- “Until An Opportune Time…” - Luke 4:1-13
- Long View — Long Haul - Luke 13:31-35
- One More Year - Luke 13:1-9
- They Should Have Fired That Shepherd - Luke 15:1-3 (8-32)
- You Will Always Have The Poor With You… - John 12:1-8
- I Love a Parade! - Luke 19:28-40
- Dirty Feet - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- What Is Truth? - John 18:1--19:42
- Resurrecticity - John 20:1-18 · Luke 24:1-12
A Rebellious Faith
by Mark Ellingsen
- The Hiddenness Of Life’s Truths: Christian Life As Surprise - 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
- A Protestant (And Catholic) Way To Confess - Romans 10:8b-13
- Hanging Around Jesus Changes You - Philippians 3:17 — 4:1
- Nobody’s Too Good To Repent - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
- A New Beginning - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
- Giving It All Up For Jesus And What’s Ahead - Philippians 3:4b-14
- God Doesn’t Always Behave Like We Think He Should - Philippians 2:5-11
- In The Presence Of Christ! - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Look What Happened On The Cross! - Hebrews 10:16-25
- A Sympathetic High Priest - Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- Why The Resurrection Makes Sense - 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
- Easter Makes Us One! - Acts 10:34-43
You Are Here!
by Frank Ramirez
- You Are Here - John 18:1—19:42
- Hit Me with Your Best Shot - Luke 4:1-13
- Oh, Jerusalem - Luke 13:31-35
- The Tower of Siloam - Luke 13:1-9
- This Fellow Welcomes Sinners - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
- No Pleasing Some People - John 12:1-8
- No ... On - Luke 22:66--23:25
- Holy Ground - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- Another Mary, Another Martha - John 20:1-18
Growing Strong in the Season of Lent
by King Duncan
- The Happy Hypocrite - Matthew 6:1-4, 5-6, 16-18
- Are You Giving Up Chocolate for Valentine's Day? - Luke 4:1-13
- The Word According to Superman - Genesis 15:1-18
- Second Chances - Luke 13:1-9
- A Lost Boy - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
- Eyes Fixed Upon the Goal - Philippians 3:8-14
- Pet Rocks and the Big Reveal - Luke 19:28-44
- What Did Jesus Do? - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- A Complicated Disciple - John 18-15-27
- Sunday's Here - John 20:1-9
Ready for the Resurrection
by R. Robert Cueni
- Good-Bye Mardi Gras, Hello Lent - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- What to Give Up for Lent - Luke 4:1-13
- It Is Always the Third Day - Luke 13:31-35
- What to Do With Human Failing - Luke 13:1-9
- Blago and Radnan, Two Lost Sons - Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
- The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking - John 12:1-8
- From Deep Unto Deep - Luke 22:14--23:56
- What Will We Do When He Is Gone? - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- From His Arrest to His Crucifixion and Burial - John 18:1--19:42
- Be Ready for the Possibility of the Resurrection - John 20:1-18
God All Along
by David J. Kalas
- Trumpet Medley - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- Anatomy Of A Testimony - Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- A Resume of Righteousness - Genesis 15:1-18
- RSVP - Isaiah 55:1-9
- Joshua's New Diet - Joshua 5:9-12
- Heisman In The Hudson - Isaiah 43:16-21
- Profile Of A Savior - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- That’s Why We Call It Good - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- The Gospel According To Pronouns - Acts 10:34-43
At the Cross Roads
by King Duncan
- When We're Estranged from God - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- When We Are Tempted - Luke 4:1-13
- When We Are Uncertain about The Future - Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
- When the Drought Gets Really Bad - Isaiah 55:1-9
- When We Feel Lost - Luke 15:11-32
- When We Don't Know God - Philippians 3:1-11
- When We Feel Unwanted - Luke 19:28-44
- The Servant Leader - John 13:1-17
- Pilate's Dilemma - John 18:28-40
- Surprise in a Graveyard - John 20:10-18
One Heaven of a Party
by Charley Reeb
- Come Clean - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- One Heaven of a Party - Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- Falling Into Faith - Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18
- The Invitation - Isaiah 55:1-9
- A Happy Ending - Joshua 5:9-12
- Dying To Live - Isaiah 43:16-21
- Can You Hear It? - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Wounded Healers - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- God Has the Last Word - Acts 10:34-43
The Journey of Salvation
by King Duncan
- Are You in the Right Place? - Matthew 6:1-6
- In the Wilderness with the Devil - Luke 4:1-13
- Eyes Set on Jerusalem - Luke 13:31-35
- The Greatest Sin - Luke 13:6-9
- The Journey of Salvation - Luke 22:39-46, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
- An Absolute Cure for Boredom - Philippians 3:7-4:1
- If the Stones Cried Out - Luke 19:28-40
- A Solemn yet Joyous Feast - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
- What Gets Into Us? - John 18:1--19:42
- Surprise--One Got Out! - Luke 24:1-12
But!
by Steven E. Albertin
- Show Me Your Credentials - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- Did God Really Say...? - Romans 10:8-13
- Enemies of the Cross - Philippians 3:17 - 4:1
- Passing the Test - 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
- A New Point of View - 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
- Running the Race - Philippians 3:4-11, 2 Timothy 4:7
- A Bloody Cheer! - Philippians 2:5-11
- Meal of Death - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- A Bloody Sacrifice - Hebrews 10:16-25
- But…! - 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
The Complete Picture
by King Duncan & Angela Akers
- A Tattoo for the Heart - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Shiny Objects - Matthew 4:1-11
- Close! But No Cigar! - John 3:1-17
- Do You Know the Gift of God? - John 4:5-42
- A Life-changing Question - John 9:1-41
- The Complete Picture - John 11:1-45
- Places That Have a Memory - Matthew 21:1-11
- All We Are Left With... - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- When Darkness Covered the Land - Matthew 27:11-54
- He's Not Dead Anymore - Matthew 28:1-10
On the Way With Jesus
by April Yamasaki
- With Gratitude and Humility - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- In the Wilderness - Matthew 4:1-11
- On the Mountaintop - Matthew 17:1-9
- Transformed - John 4:5-42
- Sent - John 9:1-41
- When the Way Means Staying Home - John 11:1-45
- When the Way Is Hard - Matthew 26:14-27:66
- Facing Death - John 18:1-19:42
- Forgiven - Matthew 28:1-10
What, Then, Would You Be?
by Dr. Ronald H. Love
- What, Then, Would You Be? - 2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10
- Smombies - Romans 5:12-19
- To Cross Over - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
- Invictus - Romans 5:1-11
- Bible Wagon - Ephesians 5:8-14
- Moksha - Romans 8:6-11
- The Ear of the Heart - Philippians 2:5-11
- Mandatum - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Pontifex - Hebrews 10:16-25
- The Sawdust Trail - Colossians 3:1-4
Building Our Foundations on God
by Richard E. Gribble
- Building Our Foundation on God - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- God, Or the World? - Matthew 4:1-11
- Transformed in Christ - John 3:1-17
- Through the Lens of God - John 4:5-42
- Jesus Cures Our Spiritual Blindness - John 9:1-41
- Jesus Breaks Our Chains - John 11:1-45
- Sharing the Pain of Others - Matthew 26:14-27:66
- The Price of God's Glory - John 18:1-19:42
- Jesus Transforms the Darkness into Light - John 20:1-18
A Sight For Blind Eyes
by David E. Leininger
- The Devil Made Me Do It - Matthew 4:1-11
- Nicodemus - John 3:1-21
- Excuses - Luke 14:15-24, Genesis 3:1-24
- Unexpected Evangelists - John 4:1-26
- Sight for Blind Eyes - John 9:1-12, John 9:13-34, John 9:35-41
- The Grief Grinch - John 11:17-37
- Sometimes You've Got to Shout! - John 12:12-19
- The Imperatives of the Resurrection - Matthew 28:1-10
Return to the Lord, Your God
by Lee Griess
- Return to the Lord, Your God - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Strong in God’s Name - Matthew 4:1-11
- Faith to Follow - John 3:1-17
- Streams of Living Water - John 4:5-42
- A God Who Suffers with Us - John 9:1-41
- Set Free for Life - John 11:17-37
- A Salvation Army Parade - Matthew 21:1-11
- Brought Together and Sent Forth - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- The Cross No One Wants To See - John 18:1-19:42
- The Rest of The Message - John 20:1-18
The Story of His Glory
by King Duncan
- The Problem with "Fawneys" - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
- Trusting in the Goodness of God - Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7
- The Gospel in Miniature - John 3:16
- Scrubbing Our Social Media Accounts - Romans 5:1-11
- You Have a Story to Tell - John 9:1-41
- New Tendons for Dry Bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Hosanna! Please Save Us! - Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 26:14-16
- Should We Wash One Another's Feet? - John 13:31-38, John 13:1-17
- The Garden of Betrayal and the Garden of His Burial - John 18:1-11
- Shockwaves of Joy - Matthew 28:1-10
Toward Easter and Beyond
by David O. Bales
- Dust and Ashes Wednesday - 2 Corinthians 5:11 – 6:13
- In the Balance - Romans 5:12-19
- For Example - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
- Spiritual Judo - Romans 5:1-11
- Lighting up Lent - Ephesians 5:8-14
- Spiritual Resuscitation - Romans 8:6-11
- Humility: We Know It When We See It - Philippians 2:5-11
- The Ordinary in God’s Hands - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- A Friday We Call “Good” - Hebrews 10:16-25
- Life in the Resurrection Zone - Colossians 3:1-4
A Jiffy for Eternity
by Robert Leslie Holmes
- Are You Sorry Enough to Wash Your Face? - Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
- Jesus or Niccolo? - Matthew 4:1-11
- A Jiffy for Eternity - John 3:1-17
- The Womb of Amazing Grace - John 4:5-42
- Here's Mud In Your Eye - John 9:1-41
- When Lazarus Leaped and Laughed - John 11:1-45
- Live Spelled Backward - Matthew 26:14-27:66
- No Greater Love - John 13:1-17, 31b-35
- Son of a Daddy - John 18:1-19:42
- Oh Say, Can You See by the Dawn’s Early Light? - John 20:1-18
Words of Hope and Clarity
by Schuyler Rhodes
- Sleeping through the Alarm - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle… - Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7
- Being a Blessing - Genesis 12:1-4a
- Why Did You Bring Us Out of Egypt? - Exodus 17:1-7
- Are All Your Sons Here? - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Can These Bones Live? - Ezekiel 37:1-14
- I Love a Parade - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- To Be Passed Over - Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14
- Where the Rubber Meets the Road - Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Romans 7:7-25
- Preaching Peace By Jesus Christ ... - Acts 10:34-43
Remember the Rooster
by King Duncan
- Be Reconciled With God - 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
- Hitting the Boss Key - Matthew 4:1-11
- What If You Truly Were Born Again? - John 3:1-21
- The Woman at the Well - John 4:1-26
- Here's Mud in Your Eye - John 9:1-12
- Can These Bones Live Again? - Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Prelude to the Passion - Matthew 21:1-11
- Around the Family Table - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
- Remember the Rooster - John 18:25-27
Be Reconciled with God
by King Duncan
- Be Reconciled With God - 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2
- Dr. Jekyll Meet Jesus - Matthew 4:1-11
- Dead Hearts and New Beginnings - John 3:1-17
- Accept His Peace - John 4:1-26, Romans 5:1-11, Exodus 17:1-7
- I Once Was Blind…and Maybe I Still Am - John 9:1-41
- Fix It, Daddy - John 11:17-45
- Which Parade Are You In? - Matthew 21:1-11
- In Remembrance - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- Was There No Other Way? - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- Do You Have Your Key Ready? - John 20:1-18
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!
by David and Marian Plant
- For the Glow of It - Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18
- Don't Give In - Matthew 4:1-11
- Nicodemus Came By Night - John 3:1-21
- Listening 101 - John 4:1-26, John 4:27-38, John 4:39-42
- Clearing the Eyes - John 9:1-12, John 9:13-34, John 9:35-41
- But What of Lazarus? - John 11:1-16, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44
- Learning to Walk in the Dark - Matthew 26:14-16
- Loving Made Real - John 13:1-17, John 13:31-38
- Friday - John 18:1-11
- I've Seen the Lord - John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18
Fire in the Hold
by Bill Mosley
- Loch Ness, Locusts, and Bread - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
- Family Tree - Genesis 3:1-7
- Honest Abe - Genesis 12:1-4a
- Pass the Pigweed - Exodus 17:1-7
- The Seeing Eye - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Oskar’s Cruelty - Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Dark Ugly Clouds - Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Death: A Way of Life - Isaiah 52:13—53:12
- Those Parentheses - Acts 10:34-43
The Temptation of the Palms
by Richard W. Ferris
- A Christian's Resumé - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- Adam's Legacy - Romans 5:12-19
- Abraham Believed God - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
- Access Denied - Romans 5:1-11
- Light Is as Light Does - Ephesians 5:8-14
- Temptation of the Palms - Philippians 2:5-11
- After Good Friday - Hebrews 10:16-25
- Taking You Up with Him - Colossians 3:1-4
Finding the Way Out - Help for Troubled Spirits from the Psalms
by King Duncan
- When We No Longer Recognize Ourselves - Psalm 51:1-19
- Nothing to Hide - Psalm 32:1-11
- Hill Climbing - Psalm 121:1-8
- A Straying Heart - Psalm 95:1-11
- Expect the Unexpected - Psalm 23:1-6
- Down in the Dungeon - Psalm 130:1-8
- The Path of Joy - Psalm 118:1-29
- "Before" and "After" - Psalm 31:1-24
The Tragedy and the Triumph
by King Duncan
- The Case of the Dancing Men - Psalm 51:1-19
- The Garden of Temptation - Genesis 3:1-24
- Leaving Home - Genesis 12:1-8
- The Evangelist Has a Shady Past - John 4:1-26
- Playing the Blame Game - John 9:1-12
- Daring Thomas - John 11:1-16
- The Triumph and the Tragedy - Matthew 21:1-11
- Why Are You Here? - 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
- Eyewitness News - John 20:1-9
With an Eye to the New - Lent
by Elizabeth Achtemeier
- The Day of the Lord - Joel 2:1-11
- Our Sin Against God - Genesis 2:4-25
- The Spread of Sin - Genesis 12:1-8
- Through the Wilderness - Exodus 17:1-7
- Seeking a Shepherd King - 1 Samuel 16:1-13
- Can These Bones Live? - Ezekiel 37:1-14
- The Servant Song - Isaiah 50:1-11
- The Origins of Passover - Exodus 12:1-30
- Such a Transformation! - Isaiah 52:13--53:12
- The Resurrection Is for Everyone - Acts 10:23b-48
12 Steps of Faith
by John A. Terry
- Step One - Honesty - Luke 8:26-39 · Proverbs 23:29-35
- Step Two - Hope - Mk 10:46-52 · 2 Cor 12:7-10 · Is 12:1-6
- Step Three - Faith - Mt 8:5-13 · Heb 11:1-7 · Is 55:6-9
- Step Four - Courage - Mt 26:69-75 · Acts 9:1-9 · Ps 139:1-6
- Step Five - Integrity - Jn 4:16-24 · 1 Jo 1:5-10 · Is 6:1-8
- Step Six - Willingness - Jn 5:2-9a · Heb 4:14-16 · Is 1:12-20
- Step Seven - Humiltiy - Mt 23:25-36 · 2 Ti 2:20-26 · Ps 51:1-14
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
- Step Ten - Perseverance - Lk 12:35-48 · 1 Cor 10:1-13 · Ps 15:1-5
- Step Eleven - Spirituality - Mt 26:36-46 · 1 Thess 5:12-22 · Ps 25:1-15
- Step Twelve - Responsibility - Lk 19:1-10 · Gal 6:1-10 · Is 61:1-4
For the Love of God Is...
by Billy D. Strayhorn
- For the Love of God Is . . . - 1 John 5:3-4
- For The Love of God is Giving - Mark 12:38-44
- For the Love Of God is Forgiving - Luke 7:36-50
- For The Love of God Is Empowering - Matthew 22:36 -40 · John 4:1-32
- For The Love of God is Creative - 1 Corinthians 2:6-12 · Psalm 8
- For The Love of God Is Contagious - Mark 7:31-36 · Luke 5:12-15 · 2 Corinthians 5:16-20
- For The Love Of God Is Biblical - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Seven Wonders of the Faith
by Charley Reeb
- I Wonder if God Exists - Genesis 1:1-5
- I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen to Good People - Romans 8:28-29
- I Wonder Why My Prayers Go Unanswered? - Luke 11:1-13
- I Wonder about God’s Will for My Life - Romans 12:1-2
- I Wonder about the Miracles in the Bible - John 2:1-11
- I Wonder about The End of the World - Mark 13:32-37
- I Wonder about Life after Death - John 14:1-3
- Step Eight - Love - Mt 7:7-14 · 2 Cor 5:16-21 · Ps 19:7-13
- Step Nine - Discipline - Mt 5:21-26 · Eph 4:25-32 · Num 5:5-10
Elephants in the Room
by Charley Reeb
- Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret - Matthew 11:28
- Elephants in the Room: Sexploitation - 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
- Elephants in the Room: Anxiety - Mark 4:35-41
- Elephants in the Room: Addiction - Romans 7:15-22
- Elephants in the Room: Depression - Lamentations 3:17-26
Pop Verses
by Charley Reeb
- Pop Verses!: Philippians 4:13 - Philippians 4:13
- Pop Verses: Romans 8:28 - Romans 8:28
- Pop Verses: John 3:16 - John 3:16
- Pop Verses: Lamentations 3:22-23 - Lamentations 3:22-23
- Pop Verses: Jeremiah 29:11 - Jeremiah 29:11
- Pop Verses: Isaiah 40:28-31 - Isaiah 40:28-31
- Pop Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6 - Proverbs 3:5-6
Faces of Failure
by Don Tuttle
- Faces of Failure: Nicodemus - John 3:1-21
- Faces of Failure: The Disciples - Mark 4:35-41
- Faces of Failure: Jesus’s Family - Mark 3:20-21, 31-35
- Faces of Failure: Judas Iscariot - Matthew 26-27 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Peter - Matthew 26 (selections)
- Faces of Failure: Pontius Pilate - Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26
Fulfill the Vision
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Praying Our Way Forward - Matthew 7:7-12
- Fulfilling the Vision - Acts 2:14-21
- Making Wise Investments - Matthew 25:14-30
- Following the Footsteps of the Faithful - Hebrews 11:1-13
The Ships of Faith: Discipleship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- An Invitation to Christian Discipleship - Matthew 4:18-22
- Doing What Disciples Do - John 15:12-17
- The Difference Disciples Make - Matthew 5:13-16
When It's Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- When It’s Time to Seek Direction - Matthew 2:1-12
- When It's Time to Reconcile - Romans 12:9-21
- When It's Time For Forgiveness - Matthew 18:21-35
The Genesis Project
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Finding Our Place in All Creation - Genesis 1:1, 26-31
- Building Boats That Float - Genesis 6:1
- Hearing the Questions of Children - Genesis 22:1-14
- Finding Answers to Family Feuds - Genesis 25: 21-34
- Climbing the Right Ladder - Genesis 28:10-19a
- Wrestling Alone at Night - Genesis 32:22-30
- Dreaming Impossible Dreams - Genesis 37:2-11
Questions at the Crossroads of Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Will I Really Live Forever? - John 11:18-27, 39-45
- Does Prayer Make Any Difference - Matthew 26:36-46
The Ships of Faith: Stewardship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Getting in S.H.A.P.E. for Ministry - Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16
- Embracing an Endless Line of Servants - 1 Corinthians 3:5-23
- Deciding To Excel In Everything - II Corinthians 8:1-7, 11-12
- Finding Our Place In All Creation - Job 38:1-18
The Ships of Faith: Fellowship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Uniting Peace of Christ - Ephesians 2:11-22
- The Fellowship of Kindred Minds - Philippians 1:1-11
The Ships of Faith: Citizenship
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- How To Triumph Over Terrorism - Ephesians 6:10-18
- How to Make Heaven Our Home - Philippians 3:17-4:1
The Ships of Faith: Membership
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Join a Church? - Acts 2:42-47
- Why Am I A United Methodist? - I Timothy 1:12-17
Christians Under Construction
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Convening A Construction Crew: Nobody Builds Alone - Acts 2:42-47
- Engaging the Master Designer - Psalm 139: 1-18
- Foundations are Critical - Matthew 7:24-27
- Using the Best Materials - Galatians 5:16-26
- The High Price of Short Cuts - Luke 12:13-21
- Furnishing It with Love - 1 John 4:7-18
- Let the Living Begin - John 10:1-10
The Building Blocks of Belief
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- We Believe in Jesus Christ - John 20:19-31
- We Believe in the Holy Spirit - John 14:15-18, 25-27
- We Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins - 1 John 1:5-2:2
- We Believe in Life Everlasting - John 11:17-27
The Mystery at the Manger
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Whose Child Is This? - Matthew 1:1-17
- How Can This Be? - Luke 1:26-38
- What Power Has He? - Luke 2:1-7
- Where Is He? - Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12
WWJS
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What Would Jesus Say About Me? - Matthew 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Modern Churches? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Would Jesus Say About the Marginalized? - Luke 4:14-30
- What Would Jesus Say About Materialism? - Luke 12:13-21
- What Would Jesus Say About Marriage? - Matthew 19:3-12
- What Would Jesus Say About Medical Care? - Mark 2:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About War? - Matthew 5:1-12
- What Would Jesus Say About the Media? - Mark 9:1-9
Lord, Teach Us To Pray
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Kingdom for Which We Long - Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52
- The Bread We Daily Need - Luke 11:1-10
- The Forgiveness Which Oils the Human Machine - Luke 11:1-13
Beyond the Doors: Sharing a Life that Really Matters
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Door of Hospitality - John 12:1-8
- The Door of Prayer - 1 Timothy 2:1-8
- The Door of Forgiveness - 1 Timothy 2:1-15
- The Door of Celebration - Luke 19:36-44
- The Door of Service - Luke 22:7-38
Revelation for Today
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Singing With the Saints of Glory - Revelation 5:11-14
- Making Sure Our Robes Are Washed - Revelation 7:9-17
- Welcoming God Into Our Homes - Revelation 21:1-8
- Living on Full Alert - Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21
Critical Questions for American Christians
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- What is the Connection Between Church and State? - Mark 12: 14-17
- What Is the Future of United Methodism? - John 2:12-22
- What is the Future of Marriage? - Mark 12:18-27
- Can the Rich Be Saved? - Mark 10:17-27
Rejoice! The River Is Here!
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Checking Out the Scene - John 1:35-42
- Stepping Into the Stream - Matthew 14:22-33
- Diving Deeper - Luke 5:1-11
Embracing the Christ of Christmas
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Watch! - Matthew 24:36-44
- Repent - Matthew 3:1-12
- Believe - Matthew 1:18-25
- Does Christmas Make Any Difference? - Titus 2:11-14
Reaching Out
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Calling of Our Baptism - Luke 3:21-22; Matthew 28:18-20
- Finding Our Reason For Being - Luke 4:14-21
- Come to the Party - Luke 14:15-23
- Lost and Found - Luke 15:1-10
- The Greatest Story Ever Told - Luke 15:11-32
- When You Are Up And Out - Luke 19:1-10
- News Too Good To Tell - Luke 9:28-36
It Takes A Family
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Church As Family - Matthew 12:46-50
- The Family As Church - 2 Timothy 1:3-8
- The Fundamentals of Family Ties - 1 Corinthians 13:1
Empowering God’s Ministries Together
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power of a Vision - 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
- The Power of a Helping Hand - Luke 10:25-37
- The Power of a Single Life - 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
- The Power of a Personal Commitment - Romans 12:1-8
How to Handle Suffering
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- By Faith - 1 Peter 1:3-9
- By Believing - 1 Peter 1:13-21
- By Enduring - 1 Peter 2:19-25
- By Belonging - 1 Peter 2:2-10
- By Humbly Doing Good - 1 Peter 5:6-11
Go Light Your World
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Work, For the Night Is Coming - John 9:1-5
- This Little Light of Mine - Matthew 5:14-26
- Brightening the Corner Where We Are - 1 John 1:5-10
- Fanning the Flames of Family - Ephesians 5:8-10
- Lighting up Your Neighborhood - Acts 13:44-49
- Embracing Christ—The Light of the World - John 8:12-20
- A Thousand Points of Light - Isaiah 60:1-3; 18-22
Angelic Messages for Our Time
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Be Silent - Luke 1:11-20
- Reconsider - Matthew 1:18-25
- Surprise - Luke 1:26-38
- Come and See - Luke 2:1-20
- Get Up and Go - Matthew 2:13-18
The Quest for Christian Values
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Honoring God in a Pluralistic Society - Matthew 22:37-40
- Loving Our Enemies, Christian or Crazy? - Matthew 5:43-47
- Sexual Ethics for the 21st Century - John 8:1-11
- Valuing Life Without Playing God - John 10:10-15
The Jesus I Want to Know
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Joyful Provider - John 2:1-11
- The Loving Friend - John 4:1-15
- The Gentle Healer - John 9:1-11
- The Resurrection and Life - John 11:32-44
- The Humble King - John 12:12-19
Stepping Forward to a Better Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Keeping Company with the Weary - Matthew 11:25-30
- Loosening Up for Better Production - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
- Making the Most of Small Beginnings - Matthew 13:31-35
- Finding Plenty in the Midst of Scarcity - Matthew 14:13-21
What Makes a Church?
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Hot Air or the Holy Spirit? - Acts 2:1-13
- Marketing or Disciplemaking? - Acts 2:42-47
- Conversion or Credentialing? - Acts 9:1-5, 10-12, 17-19
- Males or Females? - Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26
- Greed or the Gospel? - Acts 8:9-13, 18-24
Sharing God’s Blessings
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Sharing God’s Blessings - Matthew 5:1-12
- Living in Gratitude - Philippians 4:4-8
- Rejoicing in God’s Saints - Philippians 1:1-6
- Giving Our Gratitude - Philippians 4:10-20
- Praising Our Savior - Philippians 3:7-11
Extreme Spiritual Makeover
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- From Laziness to Passion - Psalm 51:1-12
- From Pride to Humility - Luke 18:9-14
- From Greed to Generosity - Mark 10:17-27
- From Envy to Gratitude - Matthew 20:1-16
- From Lust to Love - 1 Corinthians 13: 1
- From Hunger to Satisfaction - Mark 6:30-44
- From Anger to Courage - Mark 11:12-19
The Power Points of Life
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Power to Rise Again - Mark 16:1-8
- The Power to Belong - Acts 4:32-35
- The Power to Make a Difference - Acts 16:1-5
- The Power to Begin Again - Acts 3:12-19
- The Power to Be Saved - Acts 4:5-12
- The Power to Do Good - Acts 10:34-38, 44-48
- The Power to Look Up - Luke 24:44-53
How to Strike it “Rich”
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Encountering Incomparable Riches - Ephesians 2:4-10
- Make Disciples—Intentionally - Matthew 28:16-20
- Serving the Poor—Compassionately - Matthew 25: 31-40
- Develop Leaders—Humbly - Colossians 3:12-17
- Reaching Up—Reaching Out - Matthew 6:19-24
Christ Himself Is Christianity
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Compassionate Christ - Mark 1:40-45
- The Forgiving Christ - Mark 2:1-12
- The Exalted Christ - Mark 9: 2-10
Christians at the Roundtable of World Religions
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Why Am I a Christian? - Mark 1:4-11
- What Can Christians Learn From Jews? - Genesis 12:1-3
- What Can Christians Learn from Muslims? - Genesis 21:1-20
- What Can Christians Learn from Hindus? - Ephesians 2:1-10
- What Can Christians Learn from Buddhists? - Romans 8:18, 28
Heroes of the Faith
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- Ezekiel: The Problem of Dry Bones - Ezekiel 37:1-10
- David: The Problem of Family - 2 Samuel 18:28-33
- Ruth: The Problem of Grief - Ruth 1:1-8, 16-18
- Amos: The Problem of Justice - Amos 5:18-24
- Jonah: The Problem of Mercy - Jonah 4:1-11
- Daniel: The Problem of Power - Daniel 6:10-16
- Habakkuk: The Problem of Evil - Habakkuk 1:1-4
- Esther: The Problem of Opportunity - Esther 4:11-17
Doing What Disciples Do
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
The Road to Bethlehem
by Dr. J. Howard Olds
- The Road of Peace - Isaiah 9:2-7
- The Road of Joy - Philippians 4:4-7
- The Road Home - Luke 2:1-20
- The New Road - Matthew 2:1-12