Sermons on New Purpose:

New Hope

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2016

This leads us to a tremendous truth for our lives today. In the resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has overcome the dark tomb of our ancient despair with the bright promise of His new hope.

Tom Lowe April 21, 2016 Title: New Hope Recent archeological expeditions have unearthed surprising discoveries in Europe—families buried together side by side in ancient cemeteries—destroying older ideas about pre-historic man in Europe. Now we understand they had some of the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Good News! Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

An introduction to the Gospel of Mark.

Mark 1:1 Good News! 5/28/00 D. Marion Clark The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Background Mark’s name first appears in Acts 12:12: When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1, Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The New Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 22, 2012

Everything has its price. What would you be willing to do for that price?

Matthew 16:26 (AV) 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Everybody/Thing Has Its Price Fiverr website • I will send you a handmade card from ENGLAND for $5 • I will send you 3 home ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A New Command

Contributed by Dr. Jeffrey Dukeman on May 13, 2019

Jesus on the last night of his life teaches his disciples to love one another. But the chief point of the text is the love of Jesus, a love that fulfills certain themes from the feast of Hanukkah (explicitly mentioned in John 10:22).

In thinking about our Gospel text this morning I was reminded of the movie 300. This 2006 movie was quite the success. Men liked the battles and I’ve been told that many women liked the abs. Whatever exactly the case, the film grossed about 450 million dollars. The movie is loosely based on the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

To Walk In Newness

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 21, 2020

to be like Jesus, to have the mind, body like Jesus

To walk in newness Believers are walking dead people who are alive. Romans 6:1-23 It makes sense to celebrate his birthday because it was already written what Jesus Christ would accomplish, so, it makes sense to celebrate his ascension, which ended his earthly journey, not in death the way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Charismatic

New Life Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Apr 20, 2020

Old and new life: What is the new life? If I have to answer the question, we should know the element things of the life style. As I go to answer to this, I am going to show how our life should be.

1. Live strong. Where? In your situation. Why? Mark 1:35, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed." Leprosy was staying in that place . 1-A. This man's life was crippled. Explain 2-B. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, John 10:10

Denomination: Other

Fake News Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2019

If you want to do well in an era of “fake news,” first, don’t believe everything you hear. Instead, consult the Lord about everything; keep your word and confront the lie.

This last week, as I was preparing for this message, I came across some very interesting research. In His book, The Honest Truth about Dishonesty, Dan Ariely says, “Over the course of many years of teaching, I have noticed that there typically seems to be a rash of deaths among students' ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Focus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 3, 2017

Our faith has real-life implications. We are called to live a different type of life than we used to live.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • It is amazing how much life changes when one gives their life to Jesus. • Today we are going to continue with our series, TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF. • In this series we have been examining some of the contrasts of the old life we used to live with the new life we are called ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Song

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The song which is spoken of in Revelation Chapter 5.

THE NEW SONG Revelation 5:8-14 I. THE HIGHEST NOTE “Thou art worthy” l. Worthy because He redeemed us at an awful cost. Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Old Or New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

This issue here is over which coming we are to give the most emphasis to as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The orthodox view puts the focus on the first coming, and it exalts Jesus in His present status.

The city building inspector of Paso Robles, Calif. declared the old furnace in a Mennonite church to be faulty. It had served them well for many years, but the church officials installed a new furnace. Shortly after it was in stalled the church burned to the ground. A faulty furnace was listed as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:41

The Old Or The New Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

All of history is a battle between the liberal and the conservative. One of the most fascinating paradoxes of Scripture is that Jesus was both a liberal and a conservative.

In his book Like A Mighty Army, Halford Luccock tells an interesting story about theatrical history. In the middle of the 19th century the right to produce dramatic performances was limited to a few theaters which had been able to develop a monopoly. Some bright boys of the theater found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 22:1-15, Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Feb 8, 2018

A person becomes new in Christ

Introduction: Human nature is to look for "new" things. We call January 1 as "New Year" though it is the same like other days of year. We are fascinated by "new" things like cellphones, house, new cars, new clothes and change in a routine. An idea of vacation is exciting because we expect "new" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The New Birth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2022

The importance of regeneration.

THE NEW BIRTH. John 3:1-21. JOHN 3:1. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Pharaoh

Contributed by Neal Rolett on Oct 9, 2022

When a new king came to power who had no memory of Joseph, he plunged the infant nation into a nightmare of brutal oppression. But within this darkness, some courageous women became the light.

A New Pharaoh (Exodus 1) We have spent the last few months studying the history of God’s people in the Old Testament. We finally finished the book of Genesis, but the story of God’s plan of redemption has really only just begun. The Children of Israel are not yet a nation. They are just the 12 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ