Sermons on 12 Years Old:

God's Call For Resolution

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014

A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezekiel 12:28 -B #2 Prophecy

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2011

The weather forecaster may be correct most of the time, but God’s Prophets are always 100% correct, and the reason is, their speaking the words of God.

Ezekiel 12:28 -b #2~ PROPHECY 6-4-11 Today Lord willing, I’m going to talk for a few minutes to do with Prophecy. Let me say first of all that Gods Prophets spoke or wrote what God had directed them, and all of what Gods Prophets prophesied or pinned ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

To Do In 2002 What God Wants To Do

Contributed by Frank Houston on Jan 8, 2002

To live according to God’s plan for us instead of ours.

Jer. 29:8-14 “To Do in 2002 What God Wants To Do” Jan. 6, 02 AM Introduction: At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Building Your Life In The New Year

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Principles on which we can build a solid Christian life

NEW YEAR “BUILDING YOUR LIFE IN THE NEW YEAR” MATTHEW 7:24-27 OPEN We’re already into the second day of a new year. For some of you, I suppose, 2010 was a wonderful year. For others, I’m guessing that 2010 was a terrible year. For the rest of us, we’re still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Filled Church In 2016

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

QUESTIONS: ➢ What should we expect for this New Year? ➢ I am convinced that our church family has a lot of potential, but what should we do differently this year? ➢ Or do we keep doing what worked for us in 2015?

THE SPIRIT FILLED CHURCH IN 2016 Sville – 01.03.16 I am curious to know what your personal thoughts are for our church, NEW LIFE in the year of 2015. What will you remember about last year? What did God accomplish in your personal life last year? What about your spiritual life? “Let me tell you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking For A Blessing On Empty

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014

The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Why Bother?

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?”

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Ecclesiastes 1:2; 12-14; 2:18-23 Title: “Why bother?” Written probably about three centuries before Christ, the Book of Ecclesiastes marks an advance over the doctrine of divine retribution. Simplistically put, that doctrine stated that ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have A Prosperous New Year

Contributed by John White on Dec 28, 2005

A Biblical prescription for God’s blessings in the New Year.

HOW TO HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Joshua 1:6-9 “Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Extends Your Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

The story of Hezekiah reminds us that no verdict is beyond the reach of divine mercy. When man says it is over, God can write a new chapter.

WHEN GOD EXTENDS YOUR YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 20:1–11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 38:1-6; Psalm 91:16; Philippians 1:20-26; Lamentations 3:22–23; Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Life is fragile, and even the most powerful leaders face moments when their strength fails. In 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Halloween, The Devils Tools Year Around.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

Folks, we live in a world today that we should sift all our children’s activities and things that they are exposed to each day as though we were looking and inspecting the candy they get on Halloween night and throw out the things that look suspicious

Halloween, The Devils tools year around. Folks, we live in a world today that we should sift all our children’s activities and things that they are exposed to each day as though we were looking and inspecting the candy they get on Halloween night and throw out the things that look suspicious. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Reflecting On Time

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 28, 2021

This is a message used for the end of the School year, but would also be appropriate for New Year's

REFLECTING ON TIME [This message has developed around thoughts in an outline by: J. R. Thomson Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ June 27, 2021 INTRODUCTION: 1) Throughout life there are times and events that cause us to take note of the passing of time. A) We do this on our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 2 Peter 1:5-8, Philippians 3:12-14, Proverbs 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ