Sermons on 70 Years:

Hope For A New Year

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 4, 2010

Facing a new year we can learn from how the Magi visited Jesus

It is disheartening when someone you’ve respected in their chosen field ends up being nothing more than a lost soul. John Antrobus, a playwright and author, shared a Christmas he spent with Peter Sellers in a December 27 article. He got a call in 1977 inviting him to come over Christmas Day. During ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Happy New Year?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 4, 2010

We are happy to see the old year come to a close and a new year come with all of its hope and promise. But as we look to the new year, are we thinking and wishing for our own prosperity... or others?

Happy New Year 2010 The first African American President takes office. Congress approves a 789 billion dollar economic recovery package. H1N1 becomes the buzz word that still lingers today. Health Care Reform Michael Jackson passes away John and Kate Plus 8 headaches Bernie Madoff Still 2 ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Communion Through The Years

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2009

From a Biblical perspective, The Lord’s Supper is a simple memorial ritual, despite how others have tried to complicate and confuse it.

Communion Through the Years (I Corinthians 11:17-34) 1. I love Italian food. Since Marylu went to work, I have taken over as the cook for our family. 2. I have cooked so much Italian food that Marylu had to ask me to curtail this tendency! She really put the breaks on lasagna and manicotti. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Year Without Fear

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon based on the four "fear not"’s of the nativity story.

A Year Without Fear INTRO.: As a new year begins, there is much uncertainty in each of our lives. We don’t know what the new year will bring. As I read the Christmas story, I was impressed with the number of times the phrase “do not be afraid” or KJV’s “fear not.” appears in the story. As we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jan 6, 2008

This sermon looks at the blessing from God for us found in Numbers 6:22-27.

Next week we start a new series called “Resolution Revolution” based on a passage in Colossians. We’ll cover topics that hopefully will allow us to live out a life resolved to be new in Christ. We’ll talk about the idea that we have been rescued and redeemed by Christ, that we have a new authority ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 7, 2008

In this sermon I borrowed and built on the seven priorities from a sermon by SermonCentral contributor, Darrell Garrett called "How to Meet the New Year".

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is the first Sunday of 2008! It is hard to believe we are almost through the first decade of the 21st Century! 1. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 2. The holidays are over, the family and friends have gone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

A sermon on dealing with conflict

Peace for the New Year Colossians 3:15 The motto of the Apollo 11 flight was "We come in peace for all mankind." This motto was on the plaque which was deposited on the face of the moon. The landing was on the Sea of Tranquility. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin found a tranquil and peaceful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering God This Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 7, 2010

God delivers us from the cycle of disobedience, defeat, and distress when we remember him all the year long.

Scripture Introduction We could summarize the book of Judges with one word: “Forgetting.” Here appear some of the Bible’s most colorful characters and interesting stories, but the theme of “forgetting God” unites all. In his departing messages to Israel, Moses warned of this very real ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Settling Into The New Year

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A reworking of one of my previous messages, this time for a New Year's Day emphasis.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling into the New Year I heard a story about a college student who once sent a telegram to his parents reading: "Mom – flunked all courses. Kicked out of school. Wasted all money, mine and yours. Prepare Pop." Soon afterwards, Mom sent back a response: "Pop ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Resolution

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 28, 2011

The ideal New Year Resolution

New Year resolutions This is the time of the year when the air is abuzz with New Year resolutions. A closer scrutiny of the NY resolutions would reveal that they are of 2 kinds. The NEGATIVELY positively ones’ and the POSITIVELY positive ones’! ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: *other

Commitments For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 3, 2012

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months.

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months. For some reason during the month of January we have the strongest resolve to makes changes than we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

The End Of Another Year

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

What if I viewed the end of this year like the end of my life? The sweet memories, the regrets, the lessons learned, the highs and lows. Here a few thoughts of personal inventory guided by Philippians 3:7-15.

I recently watched a helpful helpful video comparing the end of a year to the end of life. It got me to thinking personally. What if I did the same. The sweet memories, the regrets, the lessons learned, the highs and lows. Here a few thoughts of personal inventory guided by Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

New Years Resolutions Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 5, 2012

Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s resolutions which focus not just on physical, relational or financial goals but on spiritual goals for our life this year as well.

Sermon Jan 1, 2012 “New Year’s Resolutions” Series: “12 in 2012” Opening Video Illustration: From Blue fish TV “New Year’s Resolutions - Kids” Thesis: Today is the beginning of a New Year a new start and we should be making New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Praise

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012

The sermon is to remind us as we go into the New Year we are required to "Praise" God through out the entire year.

Psalm 148 Praise Praise can be uttered daily says the Chronicler. 30They were also to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD. Praise is risen in ones heart at midnight Complines and lauds are uttered Psalms read and prayers were offered every three hours throughout a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Larry Allen on Jan 9, 2012

Without a vision the people perish

The Year of the LORD’s Favor TEXT: Luke 4:14-21 14 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. 15 He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene