Sermons on A B C New Years Day:

Straining Forward

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2017

A New Year's Day message encouraging us to Press On

Straining Forward Philippians 3:12-14 January 1, 2017 I remember many, many years ago, when I was just a young kid – – – I remember being outside with a basketball and shooting baskets. There would come a time during my shooting where you would have a final countdown. The game is on the line. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 16, 2020

The Apostle Paul did not write 365 thank-you notes. But he did write about one-half of the letters that make-up the New Testament. And Paul’s letters overflow with thanksgiving.

Gratitude is an intentional way of thinking about receiving a benefit and giving credit to others beside oneself for that benefit. Practicing gratitude magnifies positive feelings more than it reduces negative feelings. To illustrate: John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 22nd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2021

Year B, Proper 20.

Proverbs 31:10-31, Psalm 1, Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 54, James 3:13-4:3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37. A). A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31, Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13-18, James 4:1-3, James 4:7-8, Mark 9:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawn Of Zion's Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2024

"And the Gentiles shall come to thy light" (Isaiah 60:3).

THE DAWN OF ZION’S GLORY. Isaiah 60:1-9. The motif of darkness is at last vanquished by the coming of the light (ISAIAH 60:1). Just as in Creation, God spoke, and there was light (cf. Genesis 1:2-3). The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overwhelm it (cf. John 1:5). Like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

50 Is The New 50

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2010

I'm oldner than dirt but I'm determined to live for the Lord in every way as He renews me day by day.

Life is going way too fast…I’m halfway to one hundred and am now officially “over the hill.” This year is my 25th college class reunion, Emily is graduating from college, Lydia is graduating from high school, Beth and I are celebrating our 25th anniversary this summer, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Laws Of Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2020

We’re going to look at “The Laws of Revival” that God established for all time. This Law assures us that God is always ready to send revival; He’s just waiting for us to fulfill the requirements.

THE LAWS OF REVIVAL 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby, a newspaper columnist, once printed the story of a man who went to a psychiatrist complaining that he was always hearing radio broadcasts. 2. Thinking to humor him, the psychiatrist asked him what he was hearing right then. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All At Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2024

The storm stilled and devils cast into the sea.

ALL AT SEA. Matthew 8:23-34. 1. The Storm Stilled. Matthew 8:23-27. It was ‘when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him’ that He ‘gave commandment to depart unto the other side’ (cf. Matthew 8:18). The clamour of crowds was not about to keep Him from His true work. Even then, the divine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Program For My Church

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Plans for the New Year.

GOD’S PROGRAM FOR MY CHURCH IN 2016 Acts 3: 19-21 Peter gave God’s program when he gave this plea unto Israel. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted that your sins may be blotted out when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.” This plea followed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

New Begginings

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 30, 2016

This is a sermon for the new year . Hopefully it will get people to realize that as bad as we think things are we are not alone in our struggles. With God our situation can always change for the better.

( Please feel free to use the parts of the sermon that are my personal testimony if you like) (Read Genesis 1:1) In the beginning God created this big old world that we call Earth. He created this world we live on from nothingness, what it was before the beginning is all but forgotten, it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hatred And The Outworking Of Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 26, 2024

Recalling Jesus' commandment to love one another.

HATRED AND THE OUTWORKING OF LOVE. 1 John 3:13-24. “Marvel not” – stop wondering – that the world of the ungodly hates you (1 JOHN 3:13). Abel’s righteousness stood as a rebuke to Cain, and Cain killed him for it (cf. 1 John 3:12). The ones who ‘abide in death’ (1 JOHN 3:14) are identified as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Reveals His Identity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024

All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004

God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Starting Over With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010

God, though He is a god of wrath, also gives Himself permission to start over with us; we ought to take a cue from that and give ourselves permission to start over in our relationship with Him.

Did you ever start something and then find that it was going so badly, it was such a mess, you just wished you could just start all over again? You started down some path, you knew it was a mistake, but you got so invested in it you felt you had to see it through, even though it was getting worse ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Starts Here

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 31, 2012

Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that another year has once again quickly passed by. What a roller

Video Church & the Race Track SLIDE #1 Welcome… / Holy Grounds / Benevolence Prayer Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20