Sermons on A Fresh Start:

The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020

The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Vine Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 10, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." We must (1) stop denying and start depending; (2) stop trying and start trusting; (3) stop resisting and start persisting; (4) stop pouting and start praying; and (5) stop delaying and start obeyin

WHOSE VINE IS IT ANYWAY? A Declaration of Dependence John 15:1-8 July 11, 2004 Introduction: This week we will be continuing our series titled “A Declaration of Dependence.” During this month in which we celebrate our independence as a nation I want us to turn our attention to our dependence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Easter

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Easter sermon

First Baptist Church The Reality of Jesus March 23, 2008 Luke 21:1-12 Let me start out with a riddle ~~ A man lives on the 10th floor of a building. Every day he takes the elevator down to the ground floor in order to leave the building. When he returns home he takes the elevator to the 6th ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Revival is a spiritual awakening, a fresh outpouring of God’s presence that transforms lives, churches, and entire communities.

REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 3:2 "LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy." Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 2:1-4, Psalm 85:6, Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unfairness Of Grace

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 7, 2019

A fresh look at an old story Jesus told in Matthew 20 to see how Amazing Grace really is

There’s a Mexican market in our city. My wife and I have shopped there. Not only is it a place to shop for food; it is also a meeting place for Mexican workers. So very early one morning about this time of the year the owner of the Grey Monk Winery sent his foreman to the Mexican market to pick up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

He's Got You Covered Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2008

Enjoy the salvation God provides.

HE’S GOT YOU COVERED Exodus 12.1-51 S: Change C: Salvation Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: Enjoy the salvation that God provides. Type: Inductive I. FRESH START II. PROTECTION III. OBEDIENCE IV. JUDGMENT V. FREEDOM VI. BLESSING PA: How is the change to be observed? • Receive the fresh start God wants ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Makeover Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 6, 2002

God is interested in new creations, not in just changing the outside.

April 28, 2002 2 Corinthians 5:17 “More than a makeover” INTRODUCTION [read 2 Cor. 5:17] Another pastor told the story of an interesting classmate that he had while he was in Bible college. His name was Shannon. What made him interesting was his looks. His hair was a different color each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Aug 24, 2003

To motivate the hearer to seek a new vision and a new in-terest in the things of God.

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-19, Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Selling Herself Cheaply Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2021

God makes room for all, even for those women we routinely dismiss because of a soiled past. If God accepts Rahab the prostitute, He will accept me if I look to Him in faith.

“Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, ‘Go, view the land, especially Jericho.’ And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. And it was told to the king of Jericho, ‘Behold, men of Israel have come here tonight ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Activate Restoration In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just happen automatically; there are deliberate steps of faith, obedience, and alignment with God’s promises that trigger divine restoration.

STEPS TO ACTIVATE RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unstoppable Influence Of Encouragement (Acts - Part 22) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How can I find influence through encouragement?

The Unstoppable Influence of Encouragement Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 22 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 15, 2003 Acts 13:13-52 HOW CAN I BE INFLUENCIAL THROUGH ENCOURAGING? 1. I’m influential when… I LOOK for people to BLESS. “From ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Thing: Embracing God’s Transformative Work Isaiah 43:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Isaiah 43:19 is a powerful reminder of God's promise to do something new in our lives. As we explore this scripture, let's open our hearts to the transformative truth God wants to reveal today.

A New Thing: Embracing God’s Transformative Work Isaiah 43:19 Introduction: Today, we turn to the book of Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 43:19. This verse is a powerful reminder of God's promise to do something new in our lives. As we explore this scripture, let's open our hearts to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 4:19, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Is Exciting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's promise of newness and how it nurtures novelty, guides new beginnings, and nourishes our faith.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of the Lord. We gather here today, not as mere observers, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. We are all part of a divine story, a tale of renewal and rebirth, a tale of faith and hope, a tale of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Topics: New, Exciting

Pray First

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2015

We are never stronger than when we bow our hearts and heads in prayer. It is to be our first option, not our last resort.

PRAY FIRST 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 • For this month I have prayed that, collectively and individually, we might get a ‘FRESH START’ in our walk with God and His ministry for us. Even though I am a part of the older generation, I don’t want to be ‘stuck’ nor do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist