Sermons on New Generations:

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

A New Beginning!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 23, 2022

A New Beginning! Jesus Restores Simon Peter. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 21 verses 15-25. SERMON OUTLINE: • A Challenge (vs 15-18). • An Insight (vs 19a) • A Distraction (red herring) (vs 21-24) • A Boast (vs 25) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Mel Blanc is a voice you will all know, • But a name you will probably not. • He has been called, “The man of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Brethren

Good News! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 4, 2022

If you want God to save you from wasting your life, believe the gospel that Christ died for your sins and rose again. Then, let the Gospel transform you.

Daniel Taylor, in an article he calls Letters to My Children, writes: When I was a child, I was, like most children, afraid of things that go bump in the night. But I told myself (for no good reason) that monsters which lie under beds cannot break through blankets and sheets! By the time I was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 53:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 16:10, Acts 13:35-37, Isaiah 53:10, Isaiah 53:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Motivation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2025

What makes Jesus different to any other warrior. His redeeming heart of love. And we are called to love one another

Jn 13:31-35: A new motivation Story: When the 19th Century French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled on St. Helena, he was asked by one of his friends, 'Who was the greatest warrior the world has ever known?" Without hesitation, Napoleon answered, "Jesus Christ.' ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

The New Covenant SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

Help the congregation see that Jesus is enough.

Good morning, dear friends and family in Christ. As we gather here today in this sacred space, I am reminded of the warmth of the sun that greeted us this morning, a gentle reminder of God's love and faithfulness. It's a new day, a fresh start, a clean slate. And in this new day, we are called to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Topics: Stick With Jesus

A New Way Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus shows us that true blessings and happiness come from recognizing our need for Him and living out Kingdom values, even in difficult situations.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super important, and I promise it's going to be interesting. We're going to look at a part of the Bible that's all about how Jesus sees us and what it means to be truly blessed. It's called the Beatitudes, and it's found in Matthew 5:1-12. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Unexpected Blessings, Hidden Blessings, Blessings In Disguise, Unforeseen Gratitude

A New Song Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Embrace the new year as an opportunity to grow in faith, sing a new song of praise, and impact the lives of others through our decisions and actions.

So, you know how we all love new stuff, right? New clothes, new gadgets, new experiences. There's just something exciting about starting fresh. Well, a new year is like a blank canvas, full of possibilities. What will this year bring? What will we paint on this canvas? What will be different about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Renewal, Worship Music, Faith Journey, New Beginnings

A New Family Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When we are made new through faith in Jesus, we are adopted into God's family, experiencing love, support, and community. As part of this family, we are called to invite others to join and experience God's love as well.

Today, we're going to talk about how Jesus' resurrection makes us a part of God's family. You know, sometimes we might feel like we don't fit in or we're not good enough, but guess what? God loves us just the way we are, and He wants us to be a part of His family. God loves us just the way we are, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-13

Topics: Spiritual Community, Divine Kinship, Faith Fellowship, Church Community

A New Thing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God is always doing new things in our lives, but we often miss them because we're too focused on the past. We need to let go of our past baggage and trust God for the future.

Remember the Israelites? They were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years. But when God set them free, they kept looking back, wishing for their old lives. Sounds crazy, right? But we do the same thing. We get stuck on the past, even if it wasn't that great. God wants us to drop that heavy backpack of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving On, Personal Growth, Embracing Change, New Beginnings

The New Creation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Exploring the biblical description of the New Creation, our eternal home, and understanding how our lives now can impact our future in the New Creation.

Have you ever thought about what the future holds? I'm not talking about next week's math test or the upcoming school dance. I'm talking about the BIG future. The one that's way beyond high school, college, or even your first job. Today, we're going to dive into what the Bible says about our ...read more

Topics: Eternal Life, Heavenly Home, Spiritual Rebirth, Divine Creation

A New Identity Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 20, 2024

The world has led us to believe that we can identify ourselves to be anything we want to be, but how does God look at us?

My sermon illustration experts at McDonald’s were asking whether I had been including them in any of my sermons recently, so I decided to ask them this question. If a random person on the street walked up to you and asked, “Who are you? Tell me about yourself,” what are the identifiers you would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Psalm 8:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Apr 27, 2024

Satan is known to twist the truth and, unfortunately, we've all fallen for it one time or another. What has God done to restore a new life for us?

Back when I was just getting started in ministry in St. Louis, I got out of my car to head into the ministry center where I lived and worked. A young man pulled up in his car, rolled the window down, and asked me if I could break a $10 because the laundry mat only takes singles. I knew I had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Covenant Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 5, 2024

God has made covenants with His people throughout history. What has He done to establish a covenant with us?

Read Genesis 12:1-3. Pray. They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers bring? That’s right, Pilgrims. I got to thinking about the Pilgrims because William Bradford, their first governor, had written that the Pilgrims came to the New World to escape the persecution ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Name

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Aug 21, 2025

A Sermon in Loving Memory of Benjamin Bauman Homiletical Idea: Though our lives are touched by sorrow, God gives us a new name and receives us into glory.

INTRODUCTION We are here to remember, to honor, and to give thanks to God for the life of Benjamin Bauman. We gather as a community of faith. We come together to bear one another’s burdens and be encouraged in the hope of the Gospel. There is something very important about a name. Names connect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A New Beginning

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 11, 2025

Nehemiah Pt. 7 (Final)

A NEW BEGINNING (NEHEMIAH 9:1-18) Dan Crawford (1870-1926) spent most of his adult life serving as a missionary in Africa. When it was time to return home to Britain, Crawford described to an old Bantu the kind of world he was about to return to. He told him about ships that ran under the water, on ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible