Sermons on New Purpose:

New Beginnings

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2021

Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. Our baptism also lays the foundation for our lives of faith.

January 10, 2021 Baptism of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:4-11 New Beginnings Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ baptism. We mark this event every year on the first Sunday of Epiphany. Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

New Beginnings

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 25, 2020

Spoke about Job and Esther and what their life was about. It was also our first Sunday back to Church after being out for about 4 months because of Covid-19.

Scripture: Rom 8:31 Title: New Beginnings Romans 8:31b 31b  If God is for us, who can ever be against us? As we say in the country we have been hunkered down in our homes and had limited travel. During the last four months we have been hunkered down and now we are out of our homes and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Creation

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 11, 2019

We are being called to see the world through new eyes, but in order to do that, we need to be transformed by Christ. Once we witness His power firsthand, only then are we truly able to go out as ambassadors for Him.

OPENING STORY If any of you have gotten the chance to sift through old pictures on my Facebook page, you’ve probably noticed that in most of the older pictures I used to wear glasses. Well, I used to be slightly near-sighted. And when I mean slightly, I mean it was like 20/400! If I took my glasses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Direction

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 12, 2019

A sermon that I preached at the first Sunday of our new church plant.

Isaiah 43 18“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert. God Loves New Things. Wineskin. Jerusalem. Creation. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On That New Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 28, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 24:36-44 On That New Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s something about beginning a new year. On January first, we take down the old, dog-eared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

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

New Beginnings

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 16, 2025

They lived in fear, but rather than starting immediately on rebuilding the wall for protection, they instead built an altar and began to worship. They worship despite their fear of the surrounding people! They worship because they are afraid!

New Beginnings Ezra 3 You know, I used to be into refinishing old furniture, but not so much anymore. It takes time, a lot of work, and space and the proper tools to do the job well. Terri and I have an old wooden bed with matching wash cabinet with a really old tilt mirror and another old dresser ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A New Heart

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2018

Even wonder if it is possible to be holy as God is holy? Peter made this statement but did he truly believe that a fallen people could ever fulfill this command? It is possible to be holy but only for those who have been given a new heart!

GOD’S LAWS WRITTEN ON A NEW HEART Jeremiah 31:33 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder if it is possible to obey the command to be holy as God is holy (1 Peter 1:16)? Even though Adam and Eve who walked and talked with God in paradise only had four simple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Good News

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2025

Born in a stable is the Good News The Gospel of Jesus Christ is good news.

Luke 2:1–14 Good News 1. The Setting of the Good News • The passage begins with a decree from Caesar Augustus, reminding us that God’s plan unfolds even through earthly powers. • Mary and Joseph journey to Bethlehem, the city of David, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

New Year

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 3, 2026

How we should be as Christians in the New Year?

1. This new year we could LIVE AWAKE — NOT ASLEEP • Remember Romans 13:11–12 “The hour has come for you to wake from sleep… the night is far gone; the day is at hand.” • Paul probably isn’t talking about physical sleep. He’s talking about spiritual drowsiness. • Sometimes I drift instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:11-12

Denomination: Methodist

A New Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2026

When your situation seems hopeless, trust God to bring new honor to His name, to give you a new heart, and to give you a new hope.

A couple of years ago (January 2024), the account for Elmo, the red Muppet from Sesame Street, asked on X a simple innocuous question: “Elmo is just checking in! How is everybody doing?” Thousands of people responded, pouring out their hearts to Elmo: “I’m tired, Elmo,” said one user. “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-38, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Zechariah 12:10, Romans 11:26-27, 1 John 1:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-18, Romans 8:8-11, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:5, Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Difficult News

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

King Hezekiah gets some bad news. How would you handle bad news?

Difficult News 2 Kings 20 Are you guaranteed healing? I don’t believe so but some argue about it. Isaiah 53:5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. James 5:14-16 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16, Isaiah 36:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

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