Sermons on 12 Years Old:

Finish

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022

Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

“FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start For A New Year Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 4, 2009

In Galatians 4:12-20, God shows: 1) The Godly Example. 2) The Godly Focus. 3) The Deadly Distraction. & 4) The Godly Objective

Dr. Yoel Abells in his article this week, Avoiding the failure trap of New Year’s resolutions wrote this: (A New Year) is an opportunity to reflect on days past and to consider the future. Typically at this time, each of us makes resolutions --commitments to change something (or multiple things) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Other

Third Commandment (3 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

The Jews of old usually gave their children names that had meaning. Today we give our children names and have no idea what they mean, we go more by how they sound. Some do not even go by sound.

Illus: In Connecticut four ministers were named Wright none of them were related. To avoid confusion: • One was referred to as: “Minister Upright". • Another was referred to as, “Minister Downright”. • And another was referred to as, “Minister Outright.” • And the fourth was referred to as, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

That Year!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021

The words "That year” should not be overlooked and hastily read because God’s plan is inside it, God would keep specific people in specific positions for His purpose, are you listening?

This is heaven’s strategy! John 11:49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all”.. I am so excited about the above portion, especially the words “who was high priest that year”! Stay with me for a profound word.. “That year” should not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022

We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing New Can Compare

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 18, 2003

As we enter a new year with great expectations, let us remember the value of the things of old !

Nothing New Can Compare Psa 77:5-11 We are about to bid goodbye to 2003, and welcome the beginning of a new year. New Year’s is a time of rejoicing........and is a time for resolution. One magazine article listed the five most popular resolutions made most every year. The 5th was to take up a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Equating "Old,” With "Holy,” And "New” With "Unholy.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Equating “old,” with “holy,” and “new” with “unholy.” Romans 15: 4-13 SECOND READING: For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Attempting Newness With New Year Resolutions

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Apr 25, 2017

In general, new year resolutions become old in a few days and we are back with our old routines. This sermon focuses on how to stand firm in our resolutions 1. Dependence on God 2. Creating the apt environment and 3. Perseverance.

Introduction: Another year has ended. Though there were many sweet moments, there were also bad moments of missed opportunities, broken relationships, etc. We started the year 2016 with an aspiration to achieve great things (resolutions) and started running very hard, but soon we lost track and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:13, Mark 9:27, Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: *other

The Man Of Integrity - Mark 12:12-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 18, 2024

Jesus' enemies were astonished at how little Jesus feared men. And Mark shows us how this is the key to many elements of godliness.

After highlighting how the authorities feared man three times, Mark now makes a point of how Jesus was the opposite. Against the dark backdrop of their sin (which results in hypocrisy, dishonesty, cowardice, and favoritism), Mark shows us Jesus in stark relief. He uses the very words of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:12-14, Matthew 22:15-22, Luke 20:20-26

Old Fashioned Christianity [old Paths / Landmarks]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

from old fashioned day--3 areas where we need more old fashioned preaching: AGAINST SIN, ABOUT HELL, ON SACRIFICE!

Old Fashioned Christianity Prov. 22:28 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Perhaps the most applicable verse to the 21st Century! We like to talk about the good ole’ days…and sometimes we long for them! Game: Remember when… Say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Proverbs 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth In Scripture Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 24, 2026

Let’s join the conversation that is underway and discover truth. Truth never changes, if it is truth today it was true 2000 years ago and it will be true 2000 years from now. Truth does not need to be rewritten but rather we need to discover truth from the source of truth, the Bible.

“The Truth In Scripture” Acts 15:13-21 We are in the place where Paul, Barnabas and others went to Jerusalem in order to confront a problem that they experienced in Antioch; manly that in order to be saved one must become obedient to the Jewish laws and traditions. There was a discussion and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Starting The New Year Off Right

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 31, 2009

Starting the new year right is forgiving, forgetting, and not putting old stuff into a new bag and carrying it into the new year.

12/27/2009 Starting the New Year off Right Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction We are 5 days away from the New Year. For some, swinging into the new year will be easy. Because there will not be anything different. Not expecting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Genesis 12 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 12

Genesis 12 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 21, 2007 Introduction We now enter a new section of Genesis, the history of the patriarchs, the ancestors of the Israelites, the men who learned to trust in God. :1-9 God’s promise to Abram :1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: Abram – “exalted father”; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Sabbath Year And Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2025

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee speaks of freedom, restitution, forgiveness, rest, a second chance, and joy in Jesus Christ.

The Sabbath Year and Year of Jubilee Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3) 1. It doesn’t take long for people to develop a sense of entitlement. Let me illustrate. 2. A Jewish woman is walking on the beach with her little grandson. Suddenly a huge wave sweeps the boy out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:1-24, Deuteronomy 25:1-18, Isaiah 61:1-3, 2 Chronicles 36:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bottom Line: Fear & Obey - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025

Imagine if you could read and digest all those books and all the books from the past, assimilate all that knowledge, and boil it down to the final bottom line for life. That bottom line is revealed in this passage.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately. 11 The sayings of the wise are like goads, and those from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14