Sermons on New Passions:

6. What's New With You? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Jesus came to initiate a New Covenant, not to improve the Old Covenant. Jesus comes to give us new life, not to change our old life.

INTRO: The first summer we were here (which was 2002) we were driving a 1987 Subaru wagon with about 175,000 miles on it. It started having some problems, and we realized that it needed more money to repair it than the car was worth – so we started to talking to a car dealer friend in Oregon about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For The Worry Wart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006

Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Jude: Now For The Bad News Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The little post-card falls into three sections: the purpose (3-4), the problem (5-19), the prescription or response to the problem (20-23). Vs 24-25 is an added postscript of praise that neatly ties the entire note together.

Through the New Testament 06 Now for the Bad News Jude Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: You can’t always be upbeat, positive, and encouraging. The faith is about Good News. However, sometimes you have to talk about bad news. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A New Person In Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is message 9 of a 13 part series taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You are a New Person in Jesus Ephesians 4:17-32 I. Don’t be Like the Lost A. Darkened Understanding. “…darkened in their understanding …” B. Detached from God. “…separated from the life of God …” C. Dulled Sensitivity. “Having lost all sensitivity…” D. Desiring Impurity. “…indulge in every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Presentation And Dedication Of New Home

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

A short devotional and prayer for a Home Dedication and Presentation Ceremony for Habitat for Humanity.

PRESENTATION OF HOMES Today, we are gathered to celebrate the hard work and gifts of love and sacrifice for the construction and placement of these homes. The very land that we stand upon has been ordained by God for the purpose which we are here to celebrate today. The hands, sweat and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Eve Communion

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 7, 2007

This message defines the word communion, and encourages the Christian to examine himself and make things right before the taking of Communion.

New Years Eve Communion Hebrews 10.19-25 December 31, 2000 Communion can be defined in two ways: 1—A sharing, holding of things in common. 2—A close relationship with deep understanding—fellowship 1—Forsake not How can you have communion with God when we don’t fellowship with one another? We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Clothes From The King Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 8, 2007

Sermon 12 in Galatians series.

06/03/2007 New Clothes from the King (Gal 3: 26-29) Intro: Common Ground: Friends: What draws you to each other? Usually it is something that you have in common. You have common interest in something - - could be a job (both salesmen, both farmers, both teachers) It could be a hobby, you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Bad Is The Bad News? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

When we hear bad news piled on, we ask, “How bad can this get?”

Romans 3:9-20 When we hear bad news piled on, we ask, “How bad can this get?” We have hammered at sin. There is no relief this week. It is not my purpose to give you false hope, or build self-esteem. 1) “All are under sin.” V.9 • The Bible makes no exceptions, everyone is a sinner. You may think, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

A New Look At Your Savior Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 21, 2006

Jesus Christ is Lord, and He is love.

Read Colossians 1:15-23. I. JESUS CHRIST IS LORD (1:15-19). A. He is Lord over CREATION (vv. 15-17). 1. He is GOD in human flesh. “He is the image of the invisible God” (v. 15a). God became a man and His name was Jesus of Nazareth. The birth of Jesus fulfilled what the Lord had said through ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For 'forgotten' People

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005

This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

[This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Narnia, New Beginnings And The Nativity Series

Contributed by Todd Foster on Dec 12, 2005

This message ties in the restoration of Narnia with the restoration as described in the book of Ezekiel and brings it home to the hope for restoration that we all have in Christ.

Sermon Text: Ezekiel 36:36 …the nations all around — all those still left — will know that I, the LORD, rebuilt the ruins and planted lush crops in the wilderness. For I, the LORD, have promised this, and I will do it. 37 "This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am ready to hear Israel’s prayers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Covenant Gospel Preacher

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 12, 2005

This message begins by considering how Paul dealt with the tension between evangelism (Reaching the lost)and pastoral care (looking after those who are now saved)and how we might apply it to ourselves, plus an application of this long Bible passage.

2 Corinthians 2: 12 to end of Chapter 3 Introduction: In this letter to the church in Corinth Paul began by greeting the church, and by praying that Jesus would be kind to them and bless them with peace. He then went on to praise God, and to explain his apparently inconsistent behaviour. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping God's Good News

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 26, 2006

Missions! This sermon was preached as we dedicated our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes - Samaritain’s Purse Ministry. A powerful Powerpoint presentation available upon request!

Notice 3 things about these children: a. Jesus received the children around Him. Which says that He places an importance and value on them. b. Jesus rebuked those around Him. Societies over the ages have at times put little value on children. I wonder about America at times! c. Jesus blessed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Baptist