Sermons on 1000 Year Millennium:

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years Resolutions

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 19, 2017

A brief look at determining to Trust and Fear (respect) God over the New Year

I. We Should Trust God. A. We should trust Him completely. B. We should not depend on us. C. We must seek His Will. D. We must follow His Path. II. We should Fear God. A. Fear — means to have unlimited respect, awe and reverence B. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012

When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: *other

A New Year 2012

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012

a challenge for the new year

Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years Of Silence

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 25, 2012

Intertestemental years; Where is God?

INTERTESTAMENTAL YEARS: MALACHI: 432 BC--- MATTHEW: 40 AD “BEHOLD, I AM GOING TO SEND YOU ELIJAH T PROPHET BEFORE T COMING OF T GREAT & TERRIBLE DAY OF T LORD. HE WILL RESTORE T HEARTS OF T FATHERS TO THEIR CHILDREN & T HEARTS OF T ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: United Methodist

New Year - 2013

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012

Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year Resolution Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2013

Paul’s writing to the Ephesians gives us some sound spiritual resolves for the next year. 1- Be more God-like 2- Shun the evil of this world 3- Use your time wisely

INTRO.- ILL.- Here’s what one guy wrote about a resolution he made: 1999: I will get my weight down below 180. 2000: I will watch my calories until I get below 190. 2001: I will follow my new diet religiously until I get below 200. 2002: I will try to develop a realistic attitude ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Pray For This Year

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 6, 2013

Paul’s prayer for the Colossians teaches us how to pray for ourselves and others this year.

“What To Pray For This Year” Colossians 1:9-14 Today is the first Sunday of a New Year! Perhaps you made a New Years resolution. Many of us do. Here is some interesting information about New Years resolutions from thee University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology, (Published: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Settling Into The New Year

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A reworking of one of my previous messages, this time for a New Year's Day emphasis.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling into the New Year I heard a story about a college student who once sent a telegram to his parents reading: "Mom – flunked all courses. Kicked out of school. Wasted all money, mine and yours. Prepare Pop." Soon afterwards, Mom sent back a response: "Pop ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Threshold Of A New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012

We don’t have to be afraid of the future when we have Jesus leading us.

On the Threshold of a New Year December 30, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t have to be afraid of the future when we have Jesus leading us. Focus Passage: Numbers 14:1-10 Supplemental Passage: Jeremiah 29:11 'For I know the plans ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 28, 2012

People in the world think you are going to be happy if you pursue what you like - your dreams and desires, but Jesus tells us in the Beatitudes what makes us truly happy - O how blessed are...the poor in spirt, those who mourn, the meek... - you see the c

My message this morning is titled “Happy New Year.” Part of the reason for that is because we are going to take a look at the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes, Jesus said, “O how blessed are the …” and the word there “blessed” is makarios, which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: *other