Sermons on 12 Years Old:

Begin The New Year In The Joy Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness

Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

God's List Of People Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 10, 2006

God uses all kinds of people to accomplish his purposes.

The first 16 verses of Matthew might seem like a Biblical wasteland for some of you. Some of the names might not be familiar to you and they are hard to pronounce. For those of you who read the Bible through, I don’t know how long it takes you to read these verses. And if you don’t know the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

How Do I Get There?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 31, 2005

If you follow these principles, you will achieve success in all you do!

INTRODUCTION • Here we are, it is now the year 2006! Can you believe how time flies? • What is one thing that many people do when the New Year comes around? • Many of us make the infamous New Years resolution! Can you give me a few? (Lose weight; exercise more; spend more time with the family; go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Through The Bible Part 1 Old Testament Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 17, 2013

Finding Jesus in Old Testament

JESUS THROUGH THE BIBLE Part 1 Old Testament In Genesis He is the seed of woman Messiah would be born of the seed of a woman Gen.3/15 In Exodus The Passover lamb Exodus 12 In Leviticus The high Priest Leviticus 1/7 In Numbers The cloud &the fire Numbers ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What If? And Why Not?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 27, 2002

This sermon encourages the church to dream about the coming year in the life of the church and for them to examine thier individual place in those dreams.

New Year’s What If? And Why Not? Acts 4:23-35; Luke 1:37 December 29, 2002 Intro: A. Year in review—Here are 12 of the top news stories of 2002—see if these prompt your memory banks… 1. Afghanistan 2. Child abductions 3. D.C. Sniper 4. Middle East 5. Catholic Sex Scandals 6. Jimmy Carter, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:23-35, Luke 1:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

¡vida En El Año Nuevo!

Contributed by Jorge Alvarez on Dec 29, 2002

Hace algunos años, una señora se suicido. Ella dejo una nota que decia: ¨He decidido, que si no vale la pena vivir la vida, dejare de vivirla.¨ Este mensaje poderoso llevara a su oyente a darse cuenta que existen ladrones de la vida, que hay un dador de

Vida En El Año Nuevo Jn. 10:7-10 Introduccion: Diciembre 29, 2002 (servicio matutino) en Ebenezer, Union City, CA Hace algunos años, una señora se suicido. Ella dejo una nota que decia: ̈ He decidido, que si no vale la pena vivir la vida, dejare de vivirla.̈ Cuando se trata de ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-28

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

God is a God of restoration. He does not just restore what was lost—He multiplies it and brings glory out of shame.

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Restores Lost Years Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

Restoration is one of the covenant blessings of God's children. The Lord made a powerful promise in Joel 2:25: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten...”

THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:7; Job 42:10-12; Jeremiah 30:17; Psalm 126:1-6; Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when it seems as though everything valuable has been lost—time, opportunities, ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts Of The Sprit 12: All Involved Worship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 12, 2004

There is an early pattern for communal worship shown in this passage. It is quite different to how we do it, today, and really involves, equips and builds the body of Christ!

Gifts of the Spirit 12: “All involved worship”. 1 COr 14:26-33. WBC 14.11.04am Hymns For All Things: The Dentist’s Hymn:.....Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.....There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn:.....The Church’s One Foundation The Tailor’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer To Restore My Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Prayer declarations based on various Psalms, asking God to restore all wasted years in your life.

"Lord, restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, as You have promised in Joel 2:25. I ask that You redeem the time I have lost, and give me a fresh start, according to Psalm 90:12, 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.'" (Psalm 90:12, Joel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11, Psalm 42:11

Crossing Over

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 15, 2004

This is a sermon that challenges the hearers to prepare for the New Year.

“CROSSING OVER” Josh. 3:1-8 INTRO – Here we are, 3 days from the year 2003. Time for new beginnings, new resolutions, new commitments. Folks will start dieting again, exercising again, trying to be disciplined again. I’m reminded of a fellow named Ralph who, after thoroughly enjoying his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God More In The New Year

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 1, 2006

Sermon given on January 1, 2006 to challenge the congregation to love God more in the New Year.

Loving God More in the New Year Matthew 22:34-39 Interviews and polls taken in America reveal that a high percentage of Americans, 85%, say they believe in God or a higher power. If you walked downtown on the streets of San Jose and asked the question – “What do you believe about God?” You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Matt 4:12-17 Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:12-17 Light in the darkness

Matthew 4:12-17 Light in the darkness Manuscript There are lots of different places in the world where people live. Some are hot, some are cold. Some are mountainous, some are flat. Some are lush, some are barren. Some are beautiful, some are ugly. Some are in rich countries, some are in poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Here is your chance…come to the altar…the waters are being stirred up even now! Your season is now…it’s about time for your breakthrough!

It’s about Time Illustration: New Year’s Resolutions… John 5:1-8 (NAS) 1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep {gate} a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes.3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Starting On The Right Foot

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2004

Noah demonstrates his faith when he takes seriously the judgment of God coming upon mankind and was commended for it.

“STARTING ON THE RIGHT FOOT” Hebrews 11:7 1. Noah COMMENCED by faith when warned of the impending judgment upon mankind for their sinfulness. (v. 7a) By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved by fear Genesis 6:6-9; Hebrews 3:18-19; 10:22-23, 39; 11:1, 4-6, 8, 10, 17-19, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist