Sermons on Leap Year:

New Year’s Wish!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 30, 2009

We have many wishes for the coming year, but we often miss the most important ones.

Introduction: There is a story. A fortune-teller gazes into a crystal ball and says to her client, a frog: "You are going to meet a beautiful young woman with great smiles and lofty dreams of helping people who are miserably ill. From the moment she sets eyes on you, she will have an insatiable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year’s Day Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 9, 2017

St. Augustine called peace “the tranquility of order.”

New Year’s Day Happy New Year. One lady said, “I will be happy this year if I can survive my daughter’s senior year of high school!” In the ancient non-Christian culture dating from around the time of Christ, people would go to oracles and soothsayers. E.g. A late-third century papyrus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Catholic

Growing Leaps And Bounds In Your Walk With God.

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

Spiritual Growth

Growing Leaps and Bounds in Your Walk With God. Dr. Michael Pope HEB 12:1-2 Theme: Maturity and Spiritual Growth: A young man used to dive for exotic fish for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

New Years

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian Church

A Year To Grow!

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 27, 2010

An end of year sermon that admonishes the congregation to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ

A Year To Grow! Text: 2 Peter 3:18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) All week I contemplated and prayed about whether I should preach one more Christmas sermon, or a New Year’s sermon. And since this is the last Sunday of 2010, I thought it might be fitting for us to look at the last words that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003

In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:3

Denomination: Baptist

Running Through Troops And Leaping Over Walls PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores finding strength in God, persevering through challenges, and the prosperity that comes from a faith-rooted resilience.

Good morning, cherished family in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you once again, united by our shared faith and the love of our Savior. We find ourselves at the doorstep of another Sunday, another opportunity to soak in the Word of God, and to allow its wisdom to seep into the marrow of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:29

Topics: Pushing, Promise

"Lame Man Leap..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 26, 2005

There’s an old saying, "To lead people walk, behind them." To lead others to Glory, that’s another story. Let’s examine the road that leads to Heaven together!

Introduction Most of those my age called him "Little Joe" I can remember sitting on the floor on Sunday nights, 8:00 PM and watching him with anticipation ride up on his painted pony with his Dad (Ben) and two older brothers "Hoss and Adam." Later he starred in "Little House On The Prairie." and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Leap Of Faith And Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 13, 2015

When we feel the storms of life, we need to remember this story of Peter stepping out of the boat and walking toward Jesus, and the leap of faith he took. If he could do it, so can we.

Three local ministers decided to go fishing one day. They got into a boat, went a short distance out on the lake, and started fishing. After a few hours, one minister ran out of bait. Since they were close to the shore, he stepped over the side of the boat and walked across the water to the bait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Year Of The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2016

Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in their Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers of the Good News

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: Year of the Shepherd - New Year Luke shares with us some characteristics that the Shepherds possessed - 1. They were Receptive Listeners 2. They Embraced Obedience 3. They were Enthusiastic in Praise and 4. They were Public Proclaimers. INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2020

After Jesus was born in a stable – the Bible holds truth which we can live by so we may enjoy a grounded ministry for our work in the Lord.

A New Year’s Grounded Ministry Catching the Truths to the Magi’s Gifts and Their Testimony A look at the Bible in regard to the period after the birth of Jesus Christ, I see a time which shows the importance of providing for and protecting the Lord’s work. The Bible says, “After Jesus was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Wasted Years Into Years Of Abundance Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 11, 2024

Have you felt like your life has been marked by wasted years of suffering, pain, and regret?

"God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think" (Ephesians 3:20). Have you felt like your life has been marked by wasted years of suffering, pain, and regret? Take heart, dear believer, for God is a God of restoration. He can take the broken pieces of your life ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10, Psalm 23:3

A Simple New Year’s Resolution

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

In this new year, let’s make this one simple resolution -we’re going to make a change for the better.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) ILL. Have you heard about the man who moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there? It wasn't long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of looking forward to the future with hope and expectation as a Christ-follower.

Several years ago, I saw an interview with professional golfer Tom Lehman, who happens to be a Christian. But I really appreciate how Tom lives out his faith as a person in the public eye. He never hijacks a conversation to talk about Jesus. If a sportscaster asks him about his faith, he is happy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Hope, God's Plan, Moving Forward

Looking Ahead (New Year’s) Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 19, 2023

A follower of Jesus looks forward to the future with hope, leaving behind regrets and embracing the shaping power of the future.

Hey guys, I heard this cool quote from a pro golfer named Tom Lehman. He said, “Everyone needs three things to live well: something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to.” What gets you out of bed in the morning? We all need something to do, right? School, sports, hobbies, even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:13-14

Topics: Future Technology, Optimistic Outlook, Progressive Change, Hopeful Living