Sermons on A New Years Resolution:

New Life For Tired Bones

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 29, 2021

There are three views of life presented in this poetic prophecy that we should reflect on today.

New Life For Tired Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction The legendary cheerful gift giver we refer to as Santa Claus has his origin in the life of St. Nicholas, often called Father Christmas. Nicholas was a Bishop in Myra, modern Turkey. According to legend he was a wealthy man who was widely ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For 'forgotten' People

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005

This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

[This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral For 92 Year Old Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2020

She had made some difficult choices in her past that resulted in hard consequences. The best choice she made was to follow Jesus with some grand consequences.

Song Psalm 46:1-3 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Obituary Song Eulogy Dixie ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

25 Minutes To A New You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 16, 2008

Paul understood that his yesterday did not determine his tomorrow.

25 Minutes to a New You 2 Cor. 5:16-17 July 13, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Men, most of your mothers-in-law don’t think you’re good enough to be married to their little girl. Ladies, most of your mothers-in-law ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday. Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2023

6th Sunday in Lent. APRIL 2nd, 2023.

Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66. A). THANKSGIVING AT THE GATE OF JERUSALEM. Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29. As the crowd approaches Jerusalem for the great annual feast, the mood is one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:19-29, Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 26:14-75, Matthew 27:1-66  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5th Sunday Of Easter, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2021

APRIL 28th, 2024.

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8. (A) THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:25-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- Victory Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:28-39 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Victory Romans 8:28-39 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Good News And Pleasant Memories

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008

In our text, Paul speaks of good news and pleasant memories that come from his relationship to his Christian brothers and sisters. 1- Good news and pleasant memories come when faith is working 2- Good news and pleasant memories come when fellowship is en

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York Times reported this story. For Coach, God and Archery Are a Package Deal, Aug. 19, 2008 BEIJING — Two weeks before leaving to compete in the Olympics, the archer Brady Ellison waded into a pool not far from the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready For Something New Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008

There is value in both the old and the new and one should not be destroyed or lost for the other.

Get ready for something new Luke 5:36-39 I am slow to throw out an old pair of shoes. It usually takes my feet getting wet a few times for me to come to my senses. I used to get shoes resoled when it was possible, because I like the comfort of broken in leather. Stiff shoes are a pain, but I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Mennonite

"A New Kind Of Life" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 17, 2008

John says that there are some things that he wants the reader to know, about real Christianity.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 1 “A New Kind of Life” 1 John 1:1-5 Does it matter what you believe? Within the pews of America’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

6. What's New With You? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus comes to give us new life, not to change our old life.

INTRO: The first summer we were here (which was 2002) we were driving a 1987 Subaru wagon with about 175,000 miles on it. It started having some problems, and we realized that it needed more money to repair it than the car was worth – so we started to talking to a car dealer friend in Oregon about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007

In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Big Bang Of Good News

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014

A perspective on Mark 1: 1-8 When you find yourself again having a wilderness experience, listen to the voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

Mark 1: 1-8 The Big Bang Of Good News One motor enthusiast has short-listed four cars in a recent AA magazine and one of those will be voted the car of the 20th century. Short listed are: the Model T-Ford, the VW beetle, the Mini-Minor, and the Porsche 911. All have been selected for different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran