Sermons on New Starts:

Living In The New Year 2012

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 28, 2011

Paul writes that we are to live wisely, making the most of our opportunities and seeking God's will

Living In The New Year 2012 Ephesians 5:15-17 Intro: Today is the first day of 2012. It seems like only a year has gone by since I stood in this same spot and delivered to you a message from God’s word about how to live closer to God in 2011. . Time sure does fly when you are having fun ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living As Citizens Of A New Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

Our response to the grace we have received through the risen Christ, new birth and living hope of eternal life, is holy living.

Last week on Easter Sunday we focused on the resurrection of Jesus. We looked at how the resurrection of Jesus changed everything. People who encountered the resurrected Jesus were completely changed. One disciple in particular, Simon Peter, had abandoned Jesus in his hour of need, along with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Good News Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in the Good News Series

Good News Good News of Jesus Christ Introduction: I hope you’re continuing to observe your “bad news break…putting a little space between yourself and the constant bombardment of all the bad news about all the bad things that are in the world. The reason I’ve encouraged you to take this break is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

A New Righteousness Part I

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus defines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

Title: A New Righteousness Part I Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Introduction This week I read a story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take The Old And Make It New

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2024

John learned the importance of love and he encourages every Christian to realize that fact. Obviously being with Jesus made a big difference in his life. Spend time with Jesus and it will change anyone!

Alba 6-23-2024 TAKE THE OLD AND MAKE IT NEW I John 2:7-11 Last Sunday we looked at I John 2:3-6 and found three things that help us to answer the question, “Do You Know Jesus?” There we found that keeping His commands, exhibiting His love and walking like He walked are markers that will define ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking For Hope In A New Year Series

Contributed by Chuck Moore on Jan 6, 2024

The New Year is often faced with anxiety and fear. Inflation, world conflicts, political unrest....the list goes on and on. So, where do we turn for real hope?

It’s normally not the Biblical story one associates with Christmas or the arrival of a New Year. But it is relevant. I’m thinking of the story that is normally associated with Easter in Luke 24. Jesus on the road to Emmaus. If you don’t remember the story, here are the highlights. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Shhh - God's Speaking!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2018

Lenten Communion Service focusing on the New Covenant Jeremiah shares with us 1. The New Covenant - The Voice of Hope 2. The New Covenant - The Voice of Forgiveness 3. The New Covenant - The Voice of Abundant Living

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Psalm 51 Theme: The New Covenant/Lenten Communion Service Title: Shhh - God's Speaking! Jeremiah shares with us 1. The New Covenant - The Voice of Hope 2. The New Covenant - The Voice of Forgiveness 3. The New Covenant - The Voice of Abundant Living ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Nazarene

All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

In the New Year we make resolutions to change, this is Jesus’ resolution to us

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How were the 90’s for you? Are you glad they are over? How about the year 2000? How was that for you? What are you looking forward to in 2001? Well we have a new president, George W. Bush, and new congress dominated by Republicans, and for all our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tough Path Of The New Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

276 – Sing A New Song

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

David teaches us how to sing a new song - compared to the Model prayer by Jesus.

Humor: A preacher went to visit an elderly woman from his church who had just had an operation. As he was sitting there talking with her, he noticed a bowl of peanuts on the stand next to the bed. He began to eat them, and soon it was time for him to leave. When he got up he noticed he had eaten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: The Good News Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity.

The Gospel: The Good News of Salvation Introduction: Today, we explore the essence of the Gospel—the good news that has transformed lives for centuries. This message encapsulates the heart of Christianity and reveals God's plan of redemption for humanity. Romans 1:16 (NLT): "For I am not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spread The Good News Again

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 12, 2025

Big Idea: “As the Scripture says, how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” (Rom. 10:15)!

In times like these, we cannot afford to be complacent. We must continue to spread the Good News again and again and again. We must preach and teach the Good News of Jesus Christ everywhere we go, intentionally and with passion, and sometimes we must do it without saying a word. Take a step back in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5, Philippians 1:5-7, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Other

Guideposts To Faith In A New Age Series

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002

Principles for Christians seeking to engage in dialogue with New agers

Guideposts to Faith in a New Age Acts 17:16-34 Video clip – vox pop of people talking about finding faith in other places Those comments probably don’t surprise any of us – I am sure if we took a camera out on the streets of Kalamunda and interviewed people of all ages we would get some very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding New Hope In Failure

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

We all fail. But God does not cast us away when we fail. This sermon talks about what we can do about our failure and how God treats us failures.

Jan. 14, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:1-10 “Finding new hope!” INTRODUCTION The prize for the most useless weapon of all times goes to the Russians. They invented the “dog mine.” The plan was to train the dogs to associate food with the undersides of tanks, in the hope that they would run ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Steppin To A New Level Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 31, 2006

THis sermon deals with encouraging people to become more generous givers.

Stepping Up To A New Level Of Blessing GNLCC Proverbs 3:5-10 2 Corinthians 9: Have you ever blessed someone with a surprise gift that you knew he or she was going to love? There was a sense of expectation of joy and delight in your own heart as the person open the gift. Sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed