Sermons on New Character:

Ushering In A New Era Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

The Book of Acts provides us with a blueprint of living as Dr. Luke presents the beginning of the early church.

Tonight we begin a journey to explore the unfinished work of Jesus Christ as the pages of Acts unroll before us. From the infant stages of the early church to our contemporary existence today, the work of the Kingdom of God is still actively being finished. This is an exciting adventure we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Start In Galilee

Contributed by Klaus Gutwein on Jan 22, 2001

Christians are prisoners of hope, because of Jesus ministry. Luke 4: 14-21; Matthew 5: 13-16

Desmond Tutu is the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. He was deeply envolved in the struggle against Apartheid in his country and received in 1986 the Nobel peace prize for his endeavour for freedom and equality for his black brothers and sisters. In an interview with the magazine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing By New Rules

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 12, 2001

JESUS’ PEOPLE ARE IDENTIFIED BY JESUS’ LOVE

Playing by New Rules Introduction – How do you tell a Christian? Before I went into full-time ministry, I was an electronics technician at a major corporation for several years. One of the guys I worked with was one of the kindest people I had ever met. In a place where people were usually ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The New Year

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

Here are some suggestions to help us be all that we can be in the new year.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, & in the other a baseball bat. His face bore a look of tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year's Revolution Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Feb 27, 2001

God went to any means necessary to show us His love, now He has called us to go to use any means necessary to show that love to our community.

New Year’s Revolution (By Any Means Necessary, part 2) (This sermon is my own adaptation of John Wesley’s "Almost Christian" sermon) Intro I have often wondered why Christianity has ceased to be popular. Why are all of our denominations in decline? Why is it that 95% of all churches in America ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Methodist

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth.

Thesis: Regular church attendance is a foundation for spiritual growth. Intro.: 1. If you resolve not to make a New Year's resolution this year you are not alone. a. Gallup survey for 1992 revealed over half--54% refused. b. One possible reason--22% say past ones lasted less than 1 week! c. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

A New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

"So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows.

"So I will sing praise to Your name forever, That I may daily perform my vows." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The approach of a new year is a time for making resolutions of things we determine to do during it. Children of God often state their resolutions in the context of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:8

New Song Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY

BIG IDEA: BREAK OUT OF YOUR RUT AND SING A NEW SONG OF SHOUTS OF JOY Important theme throughout the Psalms: 33:3 "Sing to Him a new song" 40:3 "He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to out God" 96:1 "Sing to the Lord a new song" 98:1 "Sing to the Lord a new Song, For He has done ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Securing The New Nature

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a.

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a. Faith in God's Witness of the Incarnation 1) Baptism of Jesus 2) Crucifixion of Jesus b. Faith in God's Witness by His Spirit 1) Objective Witness 2) Subjective Witness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Cup Is The New Covenant

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Today we complete our look at the covenant - at the relationship that God has established between Himself and us. 2. We have looked at how the promises He made with Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses and David have all been culminated in the New Covenant which God promised to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why A New Millennium

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

This millennium, spoken of in Scripture, is the climax of history on earth when Christ will reign for a thousand years.

Why A New Millennium Not long ago, the world was anticipating an event known as Y2K, the beginning of a new millennium. Many people were either relieved or disappointed that the beginning of the 21st Century was such a dud-no computer outages, no societal shutdown, just life as normal. But there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1, Revelation 20:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News Delivered Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 29, 2026

I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered.

“Good News Delivered” Acts 15:22-29 I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered. We often relate the Gospel as “good news” and that would be accurate. This really aligns in the same manor; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Martyrs, Old And New

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2026

Let us pray for all those who suffer under persecution, promised by Christ in His Sermon on the Mount.

Friday of the Fourth Week Integral Feb 6 2026 Paul Miki and Companions Today we began our prayer with a line about the saints: “for love of [Christ] they shed their blood; they now exult with Christ forever.” The saints we commemorate today are the Japanese Jesuit Paul Miki and twenty-five others, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:31, Psalm 18:47, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 1:29-33, Psalm 18:50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Resolutions For A New Year

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

As the new year is coming, I want to encourage you to have a closer walk with Christ and to make not just one but a few resolutions today to step up your game in your Christian walk!

Resolutions for A New Year On new years be sure to raise your left leg so you'll start the New Year on the right foot! My New Year's resolution is to help all my friends gain ten pounds so I look skinnier. My resolution was to read more so I put the subtitles on my tv. I would resolve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 19:9-10, Revelation 3:20, John 14:6, 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 8:13, Colossians 3:5-10, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

It's A New Day PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores the transformative power of Christ's resurrection, encouraging believers to embrace new life, let go of old ways, and find joy in Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so thrilled to see each and every one of you here today. You may be wondering, "What is the message God has for us today?" Well, it's a message of hope, renewal, and joy that can only be found in the transformative power of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Old Man, New Man