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Spiritual Growth In The New Year 2025 Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 31, 2024

As believers, we embark on a fresh journey with each passing year, seeking spiritual growth, renewal, and a deeper connection with God.

As believers, we embark on a fresh journey with each passing year, seeking spiritual growth, renewal, and a deeper connection with God. Establishing biblical goals for our families and personal lives enables us to stay focused, committed, and faithful to our Heavenly Father. Family Goals 1. Unity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Matthew 25:40

Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008

We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Have We Accomplished Enough

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Resolutions That Last

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

Since resolutions make us consider the future, the best New Year’s resolutions are the ones we’ll enjoy throughout eternity.

December 28, 1997 INTRODUCTION A. You did it! You made it through another year. In a few days 1997 will be history. And a new year is right around the corner. A year full of possibility and opportunity. 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. 8760 hours. 525, 600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Out Of 2013

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 29, 2012

Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people.

MAKING THE MOST OF 2013 Ephesians 5:15-17 Since our time on earth is limited, let’s live wisely as Spirit filled people. INTRODUCTION: Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Habits Of Highly Successful Seekers

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

To investigate the habits of the Magi as they searched for and discovered the King of kings to provoke us to make a fresh commitment to Christ.

Text: Matthew 2:1-12 "When Chances Come" By Willo Lou Clark If you had been a lowly shepherd who heard the angels sing, Would you have left your sheep alone to find the baby King? If you had been the innkeeper - pressed & hurried since the dawn, Would you have done the best you could, or told ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loking At 2014

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Looking at a new year with a fresh start and trust in God

Looking at 2014 Philippians 3:12-3:21 Introduction- The presents are all bought. Most have been exchanged. The only thing left is the clean up. Getting back to normal. What I call normal may not be what you call normal and vise-versa. Every year we make resolutions that most won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Despising The Lord's Table

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

The New Year brings with it a sense that here we are again, doing the same old things, even in worship. But the prophet warns us that weariness in worship comes from offering God less than our best.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 3, 1988 Prominent in Greek mythology there is the story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus, you may remember, was the poor lost soul who had been condemned to spend eternity heaving and shoving a huge rock up to the top of a hill, only to have it roll ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

"happy Renew Year!"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

As we will enter into a new year we find that this is indeed an exciting time of the year. WHY IS IT SO EXCITING FOR US? Because of two reasons:

WHY IS IT SO EXCITING FOR US? Because of two reasons: (1) By nature we always like new things, it is exciting when we get: • A new car • A new suit of clothing • A new home • A new child or grandchild But it is also exciting as we anticipate entering a New Year. WHAT MAKES THE NEW YEAR SO ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For The New Year

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018

A discussion of expectations for the New Year

WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith To Make It Through Another Year

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 8, 2007

We need a faith that holds under pressure. Three thing to rely on to make our faith stronger.

FAITH TO MAKE IT THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR Text: Romans 5: 1-11 We are all heading into a New Year. There is nothing to good about the outlook of what we could be facing in the coming months. There is uncertainty on every hand! The world is far from peaceful. We feel the increase of living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Carrying The Aroma Of Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes the way we are to impact our community. Expanded outline.

CARRYING THE AROMA OF CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 In verses 12 & 13 of this passage, we find Paul a little down. He’s a little tired. His spirit has been troubled because of having to miss friends and people he cares about. But notice the change in his tone when he gets to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Motivated To Move On In 2005

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 17, 2004

Are you more moved by your past or are you more motivated about your future? I want to motivate you to move on in 2005! Move on and face the future with strength, security and success!

“Motivated To Move On In 2005” Philippians 3:12-14 Here we are about to enter a new year! If you’re like me you probably ask yourself, “I wonder what will happen in this New Year?” or “What unexpected event with take place this year?” I was talking to a man while in line at Save Mart and he said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

A Reflection Of The Memories

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Remembering the Past Year

A REFLECTION OF THE MEMORIES Is. 41:22 “Let them come near and foretell to us what it is that shall happen! What are the things of long ago? Tell us, that we may reflect on them and know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come!” Intro: When one has been influenced by someone or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God