"Led by the Spirit, Backed by the Word - First Sunday of Lent - Seeds & Ways

"Led by the Spirit, Backed by the Word" for the First Sunday of Lent, Year A: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Based on Matthew 4:1-11

You can read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/4rOwxt4

Written and recorded by Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, UCC Minister for Worship and Theology.

"Seeds and Ways" is a podcast series based on the United Church of Christ's weekly resources: "Sermon Seeds" and "Weekly Seeds." "Sermon Seeds" is for worship planners and includes passages from the Revised Common Lectionary and a reflection for the week.

"Weekly Seeds" is for personal Bible study or small groups. This adaptation of "Sermon Seeds" includes a prayer, additional thoughts for reflection, and focus questions for discussion.

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