Sermons on New Jerusalem:

Finish

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022

Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

“FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Free In '23

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 1, 2023

A quick outline for expository preaching on freedom.

I. Eviction A. The devil has no right to mess with you, nor do his minions. • Bad Relationships - Evict them from your life • Unhealthy Habits - Evict Them • Torturous Thoughts - They have to go! - Evict Them B. We can Evict the Devil and his demons from our community. (Let the Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Colossians 3:1-4, Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Another Essential Christmas

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 3, 2023

Compared to the other Gospels, John's version of the Christmas story is far more cosmic in scope and captures much of the Old Testament anticipation.

Building the day after Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, the pending arrival of Christmas marks the start of a marathon. By the time December 25, Christmas Day, rolls around, Christmas Day, the finish line is in sight. Except this year, a well-timed blizzard forced us to pause. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Three Phrases Of Guidance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 7, 2023

For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of.

Three Phrases of Guidance Foundational Directive Truths for 2023 For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of. The exhortation from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message For New Year’s Day, 1-1-2023

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 11, 2023

The Church at Ephesus started off right but somehow lost their first love. For this New Year, may we be reminded to remember, repent, and re-do what we did at the first.

(Note: This message is based on and edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 1-1-2023; but is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This morning we celebrate the start of a brand new year. It’s really kind of difficult to zero in on something that hasn’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gilgal

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 10, 2022

GILGAL BRINGS NEW BEGIININGS

GILGAL Joshua 5:9 Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you." So the name of that place is called Gilgal to this day. Gilgal means "Rolled away", a new beginning starts from the day God rolls away the stone of reproach in your life. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Wake Up In A Grave Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2020

Because of Christ's Resurrection, we have new life, what can the resurrection teach us about that new life?

I’ve told the story before, in 2013 I was leading a teaching trip in West Africa. We flew into the capital of Ghana, Accra and then drove 16 hours to where we were teaching. Now I love the people of Ghana, and there are many things about West Africa I enjoy, but the traffic is horrendous. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Core 52 Week 15 - Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 14, 2020

Our atonement was won at the cross. Resurrection means that God has made all things new. We have a new leader, we are a new creation, and we have new opportunities.

Core52 - Easter Sunday Intro: • The 1st Easter morning did not begin with crowds of Jesus’ followers crying out in a parade, “He is risen!” • If there was crying, it was among the women who made their way in the early morning light to a tomb to offer love and respect to their master by finishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is This All There Is To Life?

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1

Denomination: Nazarene

"radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Need A Fresh Dream

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025

Learn to prioritize your thinking to conceptualize and dream anew.

1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. “Daddy, don’t kill my dream” (Debbie). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People around you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

If: A Big Word With Two Letters" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 13, 2025

Based on Romans 10:1-13 - Evangelistic sermon that helps hearers understand what it means to confess, believe, & call on the Lord to be saved.

“IF: A BIG WORD WITH 2 LETTERS” Romans 10:1-13 FBCF – 10/12/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Gas pump video last week – PSA for railroad crossing: - STOP - LOOK - LISTEN - LIVE The plan according to the railroad folks is that, IF you’ll do the first 3 things, you will live. IF you choose NOT to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Jesus Was Born

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025

It was time for God’s Son to be born.

A. WHAT THE SHEPHERDS KNEW: LUKE 2:8-9 “At night shepherds were living in open fields watching their flocks. Suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the Shekinah Glory flashed about them, scaring them” (Luke 2:8-9, Amplified). 1. That they were ordinary, not rich, or leaders, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-9, Luke 10:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That God Has Given Us An "inheritance"?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2025

It's an odd phrase: we have been given an "inheritance" in Christ? What does that mean? It's not like God is going to die! The phrase doesn't actually point us toward death but toward the Exodus. What can we learn from that reference?

WHAT IN THE WORLD DOES THAT MEAN? What does Paul mean when he speaks of us having an “inheritance” in the Lord? - Ephesians 1:14; Colossians 1:12; Colossians 3:24. - This is a phrase that has bothered me for a long time and I didn’t really have a great answer to it. There are a few places in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

2 Nations Are In Your Womb (Soul)

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 19, 2025

Two natures struggle within you: the old fallen nature and the new nature of Christ. You will determine which will dominate. Only in Christ can you inherit all God has promised. Put off the old nature!

2 NATIONS ARE IN YOUR WOMB (SOUL) Gen. 25:22-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PASSWORD TO HEAVEN 1. A Woman died & went to the pearly gates. Peter was there & said, “To come in you have to correctly spell a word.” “What word?” “Any word.” “Ok, I’ll spell LOVE – L O V E.” “Great,” Peter said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:22-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God