Sermons on New Religions:

Getting A New Focus On Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 4, 2005

Jesus is worthy of our worship.

GETTING A NEW FOCUS ON LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 S: Worship C: Jesus as Son of God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: JESUS IS WORTHY OF OUR WORSHIP. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Confess to the truth about yourself. • Passionately pursue God. • Worship Jesus as the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

A New Twist For An Old Tale

Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005

Jesus used the Passover as the backdrop for communion.

"A New Twist to an Old Tale" Mt. 26:17-18, 26-30 Intro: It’s the Passover. Jesus and His disciples will celebrate a 1500 year old custom. The Lord commanded Moses to institute this feast. On this night Jesus will give a new twist to an old tale as He applies certain aspects of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Are New In The Church Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

This message will guide us when we are new in A church. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep

WHEN YOUR NEW IN THE CHURCH Gal 1:18-24 NASB {18} Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. {19} But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord’s brother. {20} (Now in what I am writing to you, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:18-24

Denomination: *other

I Got Good News!

Contributed by Harold Wanton on Jun 30, 2005

This traditional message of the gospel(good news), is still effective today.

Let us consider the time before the birth of Jesus Christ. After the book of Malachi, centuries have passed by. The Jews had based their expectations on numerous Old Testament promises. Over the years various figures had came and went, some even claiming to be the Messiah, others were regarded by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Apostolic

New Years According To Proverbs Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

The first of the new years resolution series.

WHATS GONE IS GONE Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. More time praying to God. More ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

A look at the timeless message of the Gospel in light of changing methodologies.

God Is Doing A New Thing Matthew 9:14-17 March 06, 2005 Matthew 9:14 (NLT) One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don’t fast?" A Question of Fasting  Fasting was a regular practice for the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Jerusalem - Heaven - Eternity

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 13, 2005

Part of 60 Sermon "expository" series available at website with Formatted Notes, Handouts, Powerpoint Templates and Presentations.

all 3 parts to this message in formatted text version and PowerPoint template are free at: www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewJerusalem.html The New Jerusalem Rev. 21 Human history began in paradise…the Garden of Eden. And it will all end in paradise…the New Jerusalem. v. 5 this sums up the last ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005

Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Episode Iv: A New Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 10, 2005

God teaches us that his way of winning hearts through his Word is the only way.

$20,000. That’s how much our congregation spent last year (not including pastor’s salary) on outreach both here and through our synod. What did that $20,000 accomplish? Well we didn’t grow as a congregation, and our synod’s membership actually declined. Was that $20,000 wasted? Is sharing God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"Taking On A New Identity In Christ"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 10, 2005

Too many times we allow old labels to stick tightly even after we have come to Christ. How can we get old negative labels off so that we can become what Christ intended for us to be?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree August 14, 2005 Taking on a New Identity in Christ Judges6:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture talks about the most unlikely person in the world to be a leader and deliverer of Israel. Gideon at this point had a painful past that he was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Why Plant A New Church Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 22, 2005

The Great Commission of Jesus to reach the unreached provides the foundation for a church’s desire to plant/mother a new church.

Why A New Church Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed everyone with his success. It didn’t matter what the weather was like or how productive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comparisions Of The Old And New Covenant

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Since the notion of covenants is unfamiliar to us, today we must take a moment to focus on the Bible’s portrayal of covenants. There are relationships that many people consider covenants, such as marriage and various pacts between friends and enemies and

Andy Almendarez Hebrews Comparison of the Old & New Covenant The Hebrew word that is translated into our word for covenant is berith. The root of the word it comes from means Ato fetter@ or Ato eat with,@ this would show a mutual obligation that is given to show grace to someone (Douglas 237). We ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Nothing New Under The Sun Series

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 24, 2004

The second in a series of when sin is in the camp. This focuses on the tactics of Satan in tempting man to sin.

NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN Text: Ecclesiastes 1: 9-10 An old saying goes “everything old is new again”. Clothes that considered “cool” when I was a teen are in fashion again. Classic style for cars is all the rage. Nick at Night and T V Land show the old classic shows. It seems that things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Life's New Ambitions

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Prospering In A New Church Plant

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Baptist