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Good News For Mary Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 2, 2024

For the next several Sundays, we will focus on the Good News of Jesus' birth and how that affected specific people as revealed in the gospels. It would appear that Luke is giving us a first hand report from Mary herself. The details are rather amazing.

Alba 12-1-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR MARY Luke 1:26-38 I am sure that you have heard many Good New/Bad News jokes. There are many of them around. There are even some for preachers, like this one: Good News: The Women's Guild voted to send you a get-well card. Bad News: The vote passed by 9 for and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For Joseph Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 9, 2024

But what he heard at first about the coming birth of our Lord did not sound good to him. Before this could become good news for Joseph, he would experience dilemma, then a dream and finally he would have to make a decision.

Alba 12-8-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR JOSEPH Matthews 1:18-25 A young child had a wonderful Christmas morning. She got all the presents she wanted, her cousins were there to share the holiday, and there was special food throughout the day. As her parents tucked her into bed that evening, she smiled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year Resolution

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Dec 28, 2024

It is important for us to make New Year’s resolutions every year and to live diligently, but what is even more important is the direction of our lives and our ultimate purpose.

New Year’s Resolution: How Should I Live in the New Year? I asked the nurse at the dentist the day before last Friday, "Do you have any plans or resolutions for the new year?" I answered that I hadn't really thought about it, but I was trying to lose some weight. So, did you have any ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For The New Year Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 29, 2024

AS 2024 ENDS AND WE TRANSITION TO A NEW YEAR, HOW CAN WE PREPARE?

In the Bible, the concept of new beginnings is central to God’s redemptive plan. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us of this truth: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." As we celebrate New ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The Good News of Jesus Christ is the greatest message ever given to mankind. It is the message of salvation, hope, and eternal life. Jesus commanded His followers to take this message to the ends of the earth (Mark 16:15).

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." – Mark 16:15 Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:16 INTRODUCTION: The Good News ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:13-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, Acts 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vision In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 29, 2025

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Matthew 17:9 - As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, "Tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man has risen from the dead." Luke 1:22 - But when he came out, he was unable to speak to them; and they realized that he had seen a vision in the temple; ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Death And New Hope Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 25, 2025

Dorcas was a beloved member of the Christian community in Joppa, she was full of good works and charitable deeds. She was a deaconess of the Church. She was a qualified widow as set forth by St Paul (1 Timothy 5:10).

Acts 9:36-42 Death and Resurrection of Dorcas   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love Endures Forever!   Joppa: Joppa was a seaport town situated on the Mediterranean, in the tribe of Dan, about 30 miles south of Caesarea, and 45 northwest of Jerusalem. A seaport of Palestine. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Methodist

No Carryover Into The New Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 17, 2025

This message declares God’s promise of a clean break from past burdens, failures, and afflictions as we step into the new year.

NO CARRYOVER INTO THE NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.” (Isaiah 43:18) Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 7:9; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Lamentations 3:22-23; Philippians 3:13-14; Micah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy New Day

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 27, 2025

This New Year message reframes faith from managing the future to walking faithfully through today, trusting God’s presence rather than promises or outcomes.

This is a New Year sermon. For some of you, that sentence alone is enough to make you settle back into your seat and quietly decide, "I’ll check out for now and will check back in about half an hour." I don’t say that sarcastically. I say it honestly. Because New Year’s sermons have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Matthew 6:11, Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 6:34, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Facing The New Year

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Dec 29, 2025

Contrast between faithfulness and popularity. Are we willing to sacrifice popularity for faithfulness?

FACING THE NEW YEAR Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Emeritus Text: John 12:42-43; Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue; 43 for they loved the praise of men ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on starting the new year with gratitude, divine expectation, and faith in God’s continuing mercy and guidance.

HAPPY NEW YEAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Lamentations 3:22-23 Key Verse: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19; Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Into The New Year

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2025

The literal suggestion to "refresh yourself" can be viewed as a metaphor for our spiritual life. Often, we seek refreshment and rejuvenation in worldly comforts or recognition, which may momentarily satisfy but do not truly fulfill the deeper needs of our soul.

1. REFRESH YOUR HEART 1 Kings 13:7 "The king said to the man of God, ‘Come home with me and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward.’" In this narrative, King Jeroboam attempts to entice the man of God, who has just challenged the idolatrous practices at Bethel, with hospitality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:7, Psalm 51:10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Years Message

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 3, 2026

A New Years Message

Title: “Starting Afresh in 2026” Script: Proverbs – several passages Type: Thematic Where: GNBC 1-4-26 Intro: New Years offers us the opportunity to consider making changes in our lives. Some of these are minor changes, some of these are more radical. We’re all familiar with the term ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 28:14, Proverbs 28:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Make Room For The New

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 5, 2026

God gave his people a purpose…to prepare the way for the new.

Sermon January 4, 2025. Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson Make Room for the New Leviticus 26:9-13 9 “‘I will look on you with favor and make you fruitful and increase your numbers, and I will keep my covenant with you. 10 You will still be eating last year’s harvest when you will have to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church