Sermons on Ending The Year:

Four Vows For The New Year

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 18, 2007

For vows every Christian ought to make and keep; Preached Dec. 31st 2006, for New Years service.

(Psalm 76:1-12) "Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared." In 701 BC God gave Judah a great victory over the Assyrians. JUDAH WAS A SMALL NATION, ALMOST COMPLETELY IN BONDAGE TO ITS NEIGHBORS... Assyria was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 76:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

A Topical Christmas Sermon

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Matt. 2:1-12 Christmas is a season of wonder. Someone expressed that wonder this way: I am the Christmas Spirit— I enter the home of poverty, causing pale faced children to open their eyes wide, in pleased wonder. I cause the miser’s clutched hand to relax ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Year, New Man

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 30, 2006

A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. Make one yourself....

Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007

The New things for the new year

The New Hopes for the New Year 2 Cor. 5:17 LEARNING CONTENTMENT One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Look For The New Year

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 1, 2007

Whether we see God in the New Year depends on where we are looking!

A New Look for the New Year Isa. 6:1-8 It’s the verge of New Year, and a time of reflection on where we’ve been as well as where we’re going. What are your hopes and dreams for the New Year? Whether they come true or not depends on the providence of God; whether you see God’s providence in you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Eve Communion

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007

This message defines the word communion, and encourages the Christian to examine himself and make things right before the taking of Communion.

New Years Eve Communion Hebrews 10.19-25 December 31, 2000 Communion can be defined in two ways: 1—A sharing, holding of things in common. 2—A close relationship with deep understanding—fellowship 1—Forsake not How can you have communion with God when we don’t fellowship with one another? We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Rebuilding Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 3, 2007

A series of sermon preached during the rebuilding of the church’s youth ministry.

Title: The Year of Rebuilding Part 2: The preparation and the process of rebuilding Text: Nehemiah Chapter 2 – 3 Introduction In my first sermon, I explained how the enemy had destroyed the walls and the gates of YIA. I said that the walls represents the protection of God while the gates ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

2010: Make It A Year Of Miracles

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 31, 2009

Tired of the ordinary? Try something extra-ordinary... Make this year a year of Miracles!

Introduction: Some Christians today are unaware of what God can do through their lives. God does mighty works not through our SKILLS but through our WILLS. Several simple steps to experience a great miracle: 1. LOOK unto Jesus * This involves knowing who Jesus is and what He can do * This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year, A New Day

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010

2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Things In The New Year

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010

Let us strive to live this New Year a NEW LIFE, renewed in MIND, HEART and SPIRIT, enjoying the benefit of the NEW COVENANT with God the Father. Happy New Year!

New Things In The New Year 01/14/07 AM Reading: Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Revelation 21:1-7- Jesus said in verse 5 "Behold, I make all things new". As we enter the New Year many folks will make plans to make a new start. They will make new resolutions for the New Year. Resolutions to lose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolutions For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010

This lesson is given that we may resolve to spend more time with the family of God, increase our spiritual fitness, and shed the weight of sin that we may have a blessed New Year.

Resolutions For A Blessed New Year 01/04/09 AM Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 Introduction: In a lesson last Lord’s day we considered developing the habit of reading the Word of God daily as a resolution for this New Year which began just this past Thursday. As often is the case there was an article ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year A New Commitment Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 4, 2011

New Year’s resolutions are easily broken. New Year’s expectations are a work in progress throughout the entire year. Jesus taught us what is most important in our lives in His Sermon on the Mount.

The trouble with turning over a new leaf is that once you’ve done it twice, you’re right back where you started. What was the greatest blessing for you last year? The whole year, January through December, on what one day did you find your greatest blessing? It may have been the day your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009

Everyone makes them though few keep them. Here are some we need to keep.

Christian New Year’s Resolutions By show of hands, how many of you made at least one New Year’s resolution? How many of you made no resolutions because you still have not kept last year’s... or the year before.... or before... or before. It reminds me of the man who, when asked what he got his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Three Years Together

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon focuses on the three years we’ve spent with a big look to what the future will look like.

Jeremiah 29:11 1 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “Three” Jeremiah had a tough job. That should go without saying… a prophet’s job is never easy. The job description of a prophet is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Year Toward Eternity

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008

Preached for the first anniversary of Salem Gospel Ministries, a church for French-speaking Africans. Like the Christians of Antioch, you fled persecution, you reached out beyond your own group, and you have learned for a year from your pastors.

What a difference a year makes! Just one short year. Just twelve months. It is not long, but it can make a difference. It can be one year toward eternity. Just one short year ago I was still in my 60’s, but now I have started a new decade! Adrien and Barbara, I hope I do not show it too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist