Sermons on Always God Does New:

New Wine For New Wineskins

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2005

My attempt to deal with the issue of the "newness" of Jesus compared to the "oldness" of the Law. If you think I missed it, let me know (really!).

New Wine for New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 October 30, 2005 Introduction If there’s one thing that is inescapable when examining the life of Jesus, it’s that he was constantly challenging the status quo of the religious mindset of his day. He was pretty much fed up with it. He regularly had to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New You For A New Year

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 31, 2022

This is a message preached on New Year's Day, 2023

Title: “A New You in 2023” Scripture: II Cor. 5:17 Type: Special Occasion Where: GNBC 1-1-23 Intro: Today is New Year’s Day 2023. I am glad that you were all very sensible and went to bed at a reasonable hour so you could be here this morning! This is from Barna research from about 10 years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Delights In His People Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 29, 2015

God does not grudgingly exalt His people, nor does he do so mechanically. God is extremely delighted to exalt His people — at the right time. [in spite of all the negative baggage we associate with Israel’s past]

When God Delights in His People (Isaiah 62) 1. A Swiss guy, looking for directions, pulls up at a bus stop where two Americans are waiting. "Entschuldigung, koennen Sie Deutsch sprechen?" he asks. The two Americans just stare at him. "Excusez-moi, parlez vous Francais?" he tries. The two continue ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year! New You!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 29, 2022

A New Year's Day sermon playing off an idea from Narnia.

New Year! New You! Ephesians 3:20-21 January 1, 2023 One of my favorite Christians authors is C.S. Lewis. In part, because he wrote so many deep and profound books which are challenging, and also because he was able to write Christian fantasy books. One of them is a series of books, called The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From You?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 3, 2010

This is a sermon given to launch a missions-month at a church in Toronto.

Sermon for Wellspring Missionary Church – Missions Month Launch – What Does God Want from You? I’m really pleased to be able to share with you today from the Word of God. I have some history with Wellspring. I’ve led worship here a few times, my ordination was formalized ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Ever Withdraw His Favor?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2022

There is a belief in the church that when a Born-Again Christian sins or walks in disobedience, God withdraws His favor and blessings to punish them.

This belief is rooted in the Old Testament, where a relationship with God was conditionally based upon behavior. The Hebrew words translated as ‘favor’ are ‘ratson’ and ‘ratsah.’ The word ‘ratson’ is translated as favor, goodwill, acceptance, desire, pleasure. It most often represents God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11, Romans 5:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-7, Matthew 7:16-18, James 4:4, 1 Peter 5:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Start PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores our need for forgiveness, how to accept God's offer of forgiveness, and the symbolism of baptism as a public declaration of this forgiveness.

Good morning, dear congregation. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered in the Lord's house today, to share in the Word and drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. I am reminded of a quote from the esteemed Charles Spurgeon who once said, "When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Topics: Baptism

The Good News PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to seek divine guidance, embrace transformation, and answer God's call to discipleship for a life of faith, fruitfulness, and fulfillment.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand on the precipice of a new week, brimming with God's promises and possibilities. We find ourselves, once again, in the comforting embrace of fellowship, ready to open our hearts to the enduring wisdom of God's word. In the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Eternal Life

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

God Does Write Straight With Crooked Lines

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2025

We know, every one of us, how many times we have told God “Thy will be done” with our fingers crossed behind our backs. No, repentance must be our daily habit.

Friday of the Twentieth Week in course 2025 (Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary) The Book of Ruth is both unique and important for both Jews and Christians. Ruth was an outsider, a Moabite woman married to the son of the widow Naomi, a native of Bethlehem. When Naomi’s two sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

"Beautiful Feet"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 10, 2017

Beautiful Feet do work for the Kingdom they are creative, they offer help, and they are humble enough to do it.

Here's the true story of Bill Barnes, a creative Miami, Florida, pastor who resolved to stop staring at the homeless in Dade County and do something about them. Bill Barnes had an idea! Since other people were giving them sandwiches, he decided to give them shoes or socks. Few sneakers or socks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Where Does God Want Me To Live?

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 3, 2006

God has all the answers for every aspect of your life. While studying the Bible to help decide where I should live, I found a more important truth - "how" I should live. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[Where Does God Want You To Live?] Slide Graphic – House with for sale sign in front What is your favorite book of the Bible? John? Acts? Genesis? I am the only person I know who’s favorite book is Deuteronomy, and today I’m going to tell you why. When I was growing up, my father was in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 5, 2024

God has made covenants with His people throughout history. What has He done to establish a covenant with us?

Read Genesis 12:1-3. Pray. They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? That’s right, Pilgrims. I got to thinking about the Pilgrims because William Bradford, their first governor, had written that the Pilgrims came to the New World to escape the persecution ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Heaven And A New Earth

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 24, 2019

A lot of our focus is the here and now, because we want to serve Jesus faithfully here and now. But John's picture of our future in Revelation 21 inspires us to keep the faith and fight the good fight, because we know what tomorrow brings!

November 24 Sermon - Revelation 21:1-8 - New Heaven and New Earth If you’ve been here for the past number of weeks I hope you’ve enjoyed the look we’ve had at the churches of the book of Revelation. I’ve done a quick rat-a-tat-tat practical overview of the lessons to those churches and to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Romans 8:19-22, 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational