Sermons on New Directions:

A New Command

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on May 13, 2019

Jesus on the last night of his life teaches his disciples to love one another. But the chief point of the text is the love of Jesus, a love that fulfills certain themes from the feast of Hanukkah (explicitly mentioned in John 10:22).

In thinking about our Gospel text this morning I was reminded of the movie 300. This 2006 movie was quite the success. Men liked the battles and I’ve been told that many women liked the abs. Whatever exactly the case, the film grossed about 450 million dollars. The movie is loosely based on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

A New Covenant

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2019

a study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 20- 30

Matthew 26: 20- 30 A New Covenant 20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. 21 And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” 22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 6, 2021

Wouldn't it be great to assume a new identity and leave all that old "junk" behind?

A New Identity Following the Spirit / Redemption; Holy Spirit / Acts 9:1–19   • [IMAGE] Federal Witness Protection Program - (Witness Security Program) WITSEC for short. • Run by the US Marshal’s service. • Over 19,000 witnesses and family members since 1970. • Typically witnesses in Org. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-11, 1 Timothy 1:12-14, Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 1:4-5, Galatians 3:27, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Creation

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 18, 2021

When we surrender our lives to Christ we are born again and given a brand new start with God and on this earth.

A NEW CREATION 2 Cor 5:17, 18 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

A New Beginning

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2021

Many of us have had hunger pangs to return the community that Covid 19 took from us. This sermon focuses on the aspects of community, the birth of the Church, the Great Commission and How the Holy Spirit empowers us. Today we will focus on barriers, baptism and breaking out.

A NEW BEGINNING Text: Acts 2:1 - 11, 17 - 21 Act 2:1-11  When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place.  (2)  And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11, Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Old Or New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This issue here is over which coming we are to give the most emphasis to as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The orthodox view puts the focus on the first coming, and it exalts Jesus in His present status.

The city building inspector of Paso Robles, Calif. declared the old furnace in a Mennonite church to be faulty. It had served them well for many years, but the church officials installed a new furnace. Shortly after it was in stalled the church burned to the ground. A faulty furnace was listed as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:41

A New Song Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

God is infinite, and therefore, only infinite creativity is worthy of Him, and adequate to glorify His name. It is also essential to keep joy alive in the worshipper. Variety is the spice of life, and a new song is like a tonic that lifts and enables us to feel afresh the love that is always there.

It is easy for us to do what the psalmist urges us to do, "Sing to the Lord a new song." The number of new songs to sing today is enormous. Back in 1891 Dr. Julian in his famous Dictionary of Hymnology examined four hundred thousand hymns, and he did not cover them all. There are, ...read more

Fake News Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 18, 2021

When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ.

Fake News Jeffery Anselmi / General Grow In Grace / Grace / 2 Peter 2:1–10 When false teachers whisper sweet words into the ears of immature Christians, the body of Christ begins to break apart and lose what makes it distinctive—that is, the faith in the unique person and work of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Foundation Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new foundation for our lives. That foundation is built by hearing the truth, living the truth and resting in the truth.

EASTER – A NEW FOUNDATION In May of 1981, a woman named Mae Rose in Winter Park Florida heard her dog barking outside. She thought that maybe it was barking at a squirrel. Turns out the dog was barking at a sinkhole that was opening up in her back yard. It kept opening until it had swallowed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new community. Jesus says that the church is important because of it's foundation, it's function, it's fruit and it's future.

EASTER – A NEW FELLOWSHIP I heard the story of a pastor who was the supply preacher for church in a small town in Texas. He would drive to that town early Sunday morning, preach a sermon to the congregation, and then leave after lunch. Usually he would arrive before the service and go to a local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An New Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new focus in our lives, something to live for. That focus is shaped by our worldview, witness and works.

EASTER – A NEW FOCUS When Cynthia Manley realized she had only twenty minutes left to live, she figured the best thing she could do with the time she had left was to send text messages to her two daughters. Her one daughter, Alanna, was a student at Seattle University. She texted, “Stay strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new future. How do we know that the resurrection is true? Because of the external testimony,. the empty tomb, the expensive toll and everlasting transformation.

EASTER – A NEW FUTURE Does anyone have a cross necklace on right now? Have you ever thought about what the cross really is? Originally the cross was a tool Rome used to execute its criminals. It was not just a form of execution; it was a form of torture and humiliation. The victim usually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:17-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Home

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021

We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:13-15, 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New You Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2023

in the midst of your suffering look forward to your completed, celestial, and Christlike body.

Several years ago (2013), The Week magazine quoted TV chef Anthony Bourdain, who advised, “Your body is not a temple, it's an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.” Then they posed the question: “What would be a good name for a theme park ride based on the typical American's body?” Here were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 22:1-15, Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: Baptist