Sermons on Flag Day:

The "S" Word

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 2 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs

Now, I have no doubt that some of you have looked at the title of my sermon printed in the bulletin and wondered, “What in the world are you up to this morning, Pastor Jim?” Well, we are going to hear a word that begins with “s” quite a bit this morning and I thought to myself on Monday when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The "S" Word

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 2 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs

Now, I have no doubt that some of you have looked at the title of my sermon printed in the bulletin and wondered, “What in the world are you up to this morning, Pastor Jim?” Well, we are going to hear a word that begins with “s” quite a bit this morning and I thought to myself on Monday when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Follow Me

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 3 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

One of the things about starting a new sermon series is that I am never sure how it is going to develop regarding content (it must be Biblical of course) and structure (especially as it relates to application). Last week I said to you that I wanted this series to be practical and helpful to you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Running From?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 2, 2005

Sermon 4 of a New Year’s series based on Wilkinson’s book Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs.

Several years ago, I read a case study in a book whose title I cannot remember so I will summarize from a copy of the case study that I still have in my possession. It was the story of a 16-year-old named Allan. Allan, his mother, and his younger sister, were referred to an adolescent health center ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Church Of God

New Year's Commitment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2005

New Year’s Commitment

A. NEW YEAR’S COMMITMENT 1. The greatest challenge of the new year . . . new beginning. A new year gives us an opportunity to start over. A new job means a challenge to do better than the last job. They don’t know your past weaknesses, and failures. a. A new year is a chance to live better than ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Jesus' Call

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Appraising our discipleship as a New Year approaches

“Responding to Jesus’ Call” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Andrew and John, vss 35-39 B. Andrew and Peter, vss 40-42 C. Philip and Nathanael, vss 43-51 Introduction: We’ve read a record of how the earliest believers became followers of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Congregational

My Three Sons

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 7, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if David were speaking: he starved emotionally his son Adonijah, he indulged his son Solomon, and he distanced himself from his son Absalom.

"Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and do not forget all his benefits ... as a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear him." As a father has compassion for his children … When I first ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To A Sucessful 2009

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2008

A new year is upon us, what will we do with it?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is time for a new year! Here we are, standing at the door of 2009. How did your 2008 go? Was it a good year? Do you wish you could live it over again? Are you just glad it is over? • I am looking forward to the New Year because it is an opportunity for us as a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can God Fix It In 2009? Yes He Can

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 28, 2008

You Can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr Don’t stay on the hill side, let go and find what God has told us about.

Youcan also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr The Shepherds had an amazing encounter with Angels, if this where to happen today, it would either become a “holy shrine” and be visited by “holy church dignitaries” or it could become a global meeting place for Christians wanting to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15, Mark 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

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

A Real Man

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To call men to surrender their lives to God and to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

Deuteronomy 11:18-21 (NKJV) “Therefore you shall lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 19. You shall teach them to your children, speaking of them when you sit in your house, when you walk ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Mother's A Mother All Of Her Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 13, 2009

Preached in 1989. The Holy Spirit, like mothers, is stubborn. He will accomplish what He sets out to do, as mothers do not abandon their children; so we must not give up on each other but must become motherlike.

There’s just something about mothers -- they are without a doubt the stubbornest people on God’s green earth. Mothers are stubborn, mothers stick with it, mothers stay with something until the cows come home. Mothers are persistent, mothers are consistent ... I think I said it best at the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

With The Help Of God

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 31, 2008

With God helping us we will get the job done that He requires and fulfill His will in and for our lives.

With the Help of God Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:15-19 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:16 - And it came to pass, that when all our enemies heard thereof, and all the heathen that were about us saw these things, they were much cast down in their own eyes: for they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist