Sermons on 12 Years Old:

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013

Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

(Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The 2000 Year Question

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jul 23, 2018

People were always coming to Jesus to receive something, but one of the leaders of the Pharisee's came to Jesus with a question that everyone needs to ask for themselves.

Open your Bibles to John 3. This morning we are going to continue with one of the things that we talked about last week and that is the word “believe.” Now this morning we are going to look at a conversation that Jesus had with a man named Nicodemus. Now before we read from the scripture, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Numbers 21:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Resolution: Reconciliation

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We've all made promises to ourselves (or others) that we were going to try something new, or give up something old, for the new year. But one of the hardest things is reconciliation--making it right with someone who's offended you... or whom you've offended.

I. What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions? How about… Reconciliation? A. Introduction: “Civilizing the Fiji Islanders” Many years ago, when the Fiji Islands were first civilized, there was great interest in bringing commerce to this primitive society. This was a daunting prospect, considering that ...read more

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 Year Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 25, 2007

A sermon to help us enter the new year with a proper focus and purposeful intent. Text and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

What is the one thing most people have in common at the new year? Most of us make resolutions, don’t we? One young boy asked his father what his new years resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very happy. The boy asked his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: *other

New Year's Revolution

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

We’re talking about a REVOLUTION…a passion burning deep within us that we can’t contain…passion to see the world around us change…this is our mission!

New Year’s Revolution Resolution = “the act of determining” Revolution = “A Revolution is where passion takes on purpose to effect a radical change in one’s surroundings.” Revolution Cry…by Steve Fee When passion takes on a purpose and searching one embrace the light When skeptics find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Great Reward

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2024

Funeral for a 102-year-old Christian lady.

Lucille Reynolds Funeral Scripture: Psalms 116:15 1. In behalf of the family, we want to thank everyone who is here. When we hear the words such and such has died or passed I would like to say this that such and such will now live for eternity. Lucille would simply tell us I went on to my great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Kera Walkup

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2025

Funeral Memorial for a 43 year old girl.

Funeral Kira service Funeral Message Inspired by Psalm 23 1. Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a gentle soul— • Kiera was a daughter, a granddaughter , a friend, a Christian • Kiera whom I didn’t know well but I gather she was one who walked through life with quiet strength and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Great Changes

Contributed by William Beard on Feb 27, 2010

Funeral Message for a Christian. (99 years old)

Memorial Service For Mrs. Louise Mills (A 99 year old Christian Lady) February 25, 2010 MESSAGE: Great Changes! We have gathered here today to remember and to celebrate the life of Louise Mills. Louise was the oldest member of Berryhill Baptist Church and she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Way To Understand Jesus's Teachings Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2018

The magisterium is a two-thousand year old gift.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Our first lesson from First Samuel today documents the strong friendship that Jonathan, king Saul’s son, and David enjoyed. It also tells us that Saul was jealous of David because the people saw him as a better military leader than the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

A God-Lover

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2018

Funeral 89 Year Old Christian lady.

Song – How Great Thou Art – Family Enters John 14.1-6 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning A New Year Series

Contributed by Tom Mcvicar on Dec 27, 2005

Facing the New Year with confidence.

“In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God.” John 1 v1 Tonight we stand on the edge of a New Year. Many wonder what it will bring; joy or sorrow, increase or decline, grief or happiness, yet a New Year can be a time of a new beginning when we leave the past ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Resolution

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024

It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

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

My Year Of No Limits

Contributed by Bishop Dr. Bernard K. Kimani on Jan 17, 2021

This is a sermon outline on breaking limitations

7 unlimited things 1. Unlimited Opportunities. Ephesians 5:16: Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days. 2. Unlimited breakthrough leading to glory, restoration, and miracles. Micah 2:13: the breaker has gone ahead of you... 3. Unlimited growth, Deut ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Pentecostal