Sermons on New Chicago:

Old Sword In New Hands

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008

From story of David and Goliath. The story of Goliath’s sword changed forever - when it fell into New Hands.

This is my favorite story in the Bible. Goliath was killed... by who?....(David) who was a... ? (young person) with a... ? (sling... NO) Actually - Goliath was killed with his own sword! what made this sword so lethal to its owner? Did it become sharper? longer? heavier? smarter? No! what made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing To The Lord A New Song

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 6, 2008

This is a funeral service for a Christian who has had been given the gift of music which he shared in his community, in church and as a public school teacher. Two helpful illustrations

In Jesus Holy Name Text: Psalm 98:1 Funeral “Sing to the Lord a New Song” Grace, Mercy and Peace to you from our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. _________________ loved music. It was his life. That’s why I have chosen this verse from Psalm 98 as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

Living As Citizens Of A New Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Our response to the grace we have received through the risen Christ, new birth and living hope of eternal life, is holy living.

Last week on Easter Sunday we focused on the resurrection of Jesus. We looked at how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. People who encountered the resurrected Jesus were completely changed. One disciple in particular, Simon Peter, had abandoned Jesus in his hour of need, along with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of New Life- The Spirit Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 8:1-17 Title: The Benefits of New Life- The Spirit Romans 8:1-17 Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. 3 For what the Law could not do, weak ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- Hope Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:18-27 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Hope Romans 8:18-27 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of New Life- Victory Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 2, 2008

Series in Romans

Text- Romans 8:28-39 Title- The Benefits of New Life- Victory Romans 8:28-39 28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

"The Conduct Of The New Man" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Your New "Can Do"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the provisions God has made available to the believer in the New Covenant.

There’s a Native American fable about a young brave who happened upon a nest of golden eagle eggs. Deciding to have some fun, he took one of the eggs and placed it in the nest of some prairie chickens. The egg hatched and the changeling eagle grew up with the brood of prairie chickens. Believing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Good News Of Great Joy

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2007

Through the visitation of the shepherds and magi we see that Christ was indeed good news of great joy for all people.

The Christmas story is so familiar to us that we tend to view it through rose colored glasses. We tend to sanitize the scene to make it seem beautiful, pristine. Our nativities represent a postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

A New Year For Our Church

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

Here is what we need as a church for the new year 2007.

PHIL. 2:12-16 “A NEW YEAR FOR RLCC” A) Several years ago when our country was showing signs of economic instability, right in the heart of the nation there was a pocket of prosperity! * It was the booming city of Wichita, Kansas! * Unemployment rate was only 3% ……. * It had a $14 million ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

New Birth Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon explains why Jesus says we all must be "born again". It also goes into an explanation of what is a sacrament and why we baptize. This sermon is based upon John Wesley’s sermon #45 by the same name preached in 1760.

First, a little humor: A preacher once heard about another preacher who gained notoriety by preaching the world’s longest sermon. He felt led to preach some kind of notable sermon, too, and get in the record books. But he didn’t want to bore people with a long sermon. So he decided he would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Identity Unity Of The New Humanity

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2009

You identity will determine your activity. Your identity will also determine you destiny. If we as the church find our identity in Christ we will be united as the new creation.

Intro: For the past five weeks we have talked about our identity. Your identity will determine your destiny. If you are a child of wrath you will spend this life and the next without God. If you are in Christ you will spend this life fulfilled. If you are dead in your trespasses, purposeful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

"A New And Living Way" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 3, 2009

Sermon 20 in a study in HEBREWS (This is reprint of an old sermon, slightly reworked, because it fit in this series at this point)

“Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a sincere heart in full ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Orthodox