Sermons on New Focus:

Experiencing The New

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 5, 2012

Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek new directions for our lives. In all this we find ourselves caught in this vicious cycle of doing this year by year wit

All Things Become New 2 Cor. 5:11-21 Every year there are new aspirations believing that things will be different and better. We set new goals, establish new vows and seek even a new direction for our lives. In all this we find ourselves oftentimes caught in the vicious cycle of doing this year by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

New Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 14, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 11 to 17

Luke 7: 11 – 17 New Life 11 Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. 12 And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The New Israel

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2012

A sermon on the church as the New Israel (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, The Faith Once For All, chapter 23, The Church: Its Nature)

HoHum: My neighbor has a sign that says “We Stand With Israel”. I do stand with Israel, the new Israel. I believe that the modern day nation of Israel has a right to exist. However, many denominations put emphasis upon rallying politicians to Israel. More effort in evangelizing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

God is a God that offers us New Beginnings

NEW BEGINNINGS Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) A new year always seems to bring with it the opportunity for new beginnings. We associate the word resolution with New Year. The word resolution, as defined ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 8, 2014

Jesus and Nicodemus meet late at night and discuss being born from above, and God’s love for the world.

John 3:1-21 “A New Beginning” INTRODUCTION I’m a destination man, perhaps you are, too. I’m a person who likes to get to where I am going, enjoy what I came to enjoy, and then return home. I don’t pay much attention to what’s in between my departure point ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

New Jerusalem

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 4, 2012

What blessings and hopes for mankind are unfolded by the descent of this city of God!

Title: NEW JERUSALEM Text: Revelation 21:2-7, "2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Birth

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 3, 2013

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The New Birth John 3:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewBirth.html There are a number of different kingdoms. The lower kingdom is what we would call the mineral. That is, the minerals, the rocks, and things that are placed in the earth. That’s the lowest stratum, that’s the lowest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 5, 2013

A New Thing - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE 1. Look Back and Appreciate! 2. Look Ahead and Anticipate! 3. Look within and Evaluate! SERMON BODY: Ill: • Over 2,000 years ago a young Greek artist named Timanthes; • Painted this picture - The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, • What you see on the screen is a 1st ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-28

Denomination: Brethren

Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Bound by traditions and laws, Jesus breathes new life and love into an old religion and the lives of God's people.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Commandment Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

A New Commandment. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • A desire to glorify God (vs 31) • A love for one another (vs 34) • A submission to Jesus (vs 36-38) SERMON BODY: Note: • The New Testament word used for “disciple” is the Greek word ‘mathetes’; • And it means ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-38

Denomination: Brethren

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verse 1 through 11

Mark 1: 1- 11 New Beginnings 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets: “Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, who will prepare Your way before You.” 3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

The beginning of the church. The new beginnings of the church as looked at through The Story, adapted from Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

A New Beginning The Story - 28 May 1, 2011 It’s amazing what could happen in a short period of time, isn’t it? Two weeks ago, Jesus came into Jerusalem with screams of joy and celebration. Within the week, the people who cheered for Him, turned on Him and He was crucified. Then came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Oct 3, 2011

This was our New Year's sermon for 2011

A New Beginning Today marks the start of a new year. Today signifies the passing away of 2010 and the grand entrance of 2011. Today is the first day of the rest of your life and you have just received A NEW BEGINNING. As I read the 1st chapter of John, I realized some great truths about Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-42

Denomination: *other

A New Temple

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013

Solomon’s temple – a place of sacrifice and divine presence

1 Kings 5:1—5, 8:1-13 “A New Temple” INTRODUCTION Today we are focusing our attention on King Solomon, the son of David and one of the kings of Israel’s golden age. Solomon is remembered for several things. He was one of the wealthiest men, if not the wealthiest man, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For The News

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

Salvation hope: comfort from God.

WAITING FOR THE NEWS. Isaiah 52:7-10. We live in an age when people love to hear news. Perhaps it gives us a sense of community in this rapidly shrinking ‘global village’. It is something of a cliché amongst those of the news-gathering professions that ‘bad news is good news’ - but most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational