Sermons on Ending The Year:

What The Locusts Have Eaten

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 7, 2005

This is a sermon for the beginning of a New Year based on the thesis that God is able to renew for each one of us the years "the locusts have eaten."

What the Locusts Have Eaten --Joel 2:18-27 (Verse 25, “I will repay you for the years the Locust have eaten— The great locust and the young Locust, The other locusts and the locust Swarm— My great army that I sent among You.”—NIV) They are destroyers and a delicacy. God sent them as the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-27

Denomination: Methodist

Slaying Your Giants

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007

This sermon helps us to be overcomers as we conquer the giants in our lives in the New Year.

SLAYING YOUR GIANTS IN 2005 1 Sam 17:1-51 Introduction Last week I talked about having a vision…for without it we perish And in order for us to go forward as a church…it is important for EACH ONE of us to be ready for what lies ahead Every time God is about to begin to do things, Satan always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Stones

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007

This New Year’s Eve Watchnight service sermonette focused on the significance of the memorial God commanded Joshua to build in Gilgal after the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered the Promised Land.

1. The stones signified a strenuous past 2. The stones signified a sovereign God 3. The stones signified a saved people You may be wondering why you got a stone when you came in tonight. They’re not for throwing, or making pet rocks or anything like that. As we get ready to ring in the New Year, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Newness

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 30, 2009

This Sermon reminds us of God’s ability to make our lives new regardless of our plight.

Introduction: God can make all things new. It doesn’t matter what your condition is in this life, God can make it new. No one is exempted from His life changing power. God has changed murderers and made them missionaries. He has made prostitues and pimps into preachers. He indeed, is the God of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Brand New Day

Contributed by David De Kock on Dec 31, 2008

A sermon for New Year

Colossians 1:9-20 9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. 10 And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Since The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009

Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire And Faith

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 24, 2007

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions.

This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions. In John 5:6, Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethesda if he wanted to made ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Ahead, 2008

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 28, 2007

Looking ahead to the new year, 2008.

Introduction Each year, we all make the choice to do better, don’t we? We hope (and pray) for a chance to create for ourselves a better year than the one we just went through. This morning, I want to give you four things to help you in this journey for 2008 – because God wants this year to be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Dec 29, 2007

Dealing with the constant need to face ’A New Beginning’ with God. A special time is at the New Year, but at all times we can start afresh as the Lord challenges us.

A NEW BEGINNING Exodus 12:1-17 For our mediation this morning, I want to look at the thought of ‘A NEW BEGINNING’. You will see the connection with the time of year, as we approach what can be thought of as a new beginning. There is a line of reasoning that time continues on from one day to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's About Time

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008

Here is your chance…come to the altar…the waters are being stirred up even now! Your season is now…it’s about time for your breakthrough!

It’s about Time Illustration: New Year’s Resolutions… John 5:1-8 (NAS) 1 After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep {gate} a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes.3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chapter 2: the Second Millennium Day Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

A christian reply to the Evolution

In the beginning, the quiet chaotic universe was infinitely dense and unimaginably barren. God had previously formed the matter in the expanse as well as space and time itself. During this particular era, time did not exist until God called it into existence with the pronouncement of His demand, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Becoming A New Creation Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The salvation provided in Jesus Christ makes us a new creation and provides for us a life transformed by the power of God. #1 in a 4-part series.

Title: Becoming A New Creation Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21 Introduction: The Power Of The Gospel “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation” Romans 1:16). People want to change. All advertising is based on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A New Peace Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 25, 2007

We can recover lost peace by focusing upon the source of peace. #2 in a 4-part series.

Title: Finding A New Peace Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Ephesians 2:14-18 Introduction: “Encouraging” The New Members “Bill and Sue” had recently moved into the city, and had been visiting our church for several weeks. They made friends quickly, and possessed a variety of gifts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering A New Way Of Living Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

As a believer I am complete in Christ, and I should be enjoying all the privileges He offers. # 4 in a 4-part series.

Title: Discovering A New Way Of Living Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Colossians 2:10-23 Introduction: Handicapped But Complete About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Examples And Warnings

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Let us learn from the past and depend on God for the future.

EXAMPLES AND WARNINGS 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Different Asian countries celebrate New Year in different dates and ways. In Vietnam, the New Year is called Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet for short. It begins between January 21 and February 19, the exact date ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist