Sermons on New Thoughts:

Types Of Repentance

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2020

There may be many reasons we tell God we are sorry for our sins. Our repentance before him can be a time of Discovery; Recovery; or Covering.

1. I have wondered how we will be after the Corona Virus has run its course. We’ve probably gotten more serious about God during this time – will we go back to our old normal or live a new normal? 2. Think of a husband and wife in a car, the wife tells her husband to turn right at the next junction ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginnings - Identity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of new beginnings and second chances in life, as illustrated by the biblical book of Genesis and the real-life story of Michael Oher from the movie "The Blindside."

Have you seen the movie, “The Blindside?” It is a moving real-life drama of Michael Oher. He was a really big kid who grew up on the streets of Memphis. By God’s grace, he was adopted by a wonderful couple, a family very different than his. His mother was a mama-bear. She watched out for him. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Topics: Identity, New Beginnings, Second Chances

Sermon Series: Beginnings

Surprise Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2016

This is the first sermon in a series on the life of the apostle Paul. We will be looking to become like Jesus by following Paul's example. The primary resource for the series is Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit.

A. Once a five-year-old named Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. 1. Simeon the Stylite was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. 2. Determined to follow Simeon’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022

Many things undergo changes in this life

Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008

Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

“Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ethos #5 Mission Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Christians are commanded to open the eyes of the blind, free the captives, proclaim the good news to the poor and proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

we continue our discussion of ethos by talking about “mission or missions.” What does it mean to hold mission as a value and why is it sacred to us? When we talk about mission or missions, we are actually speaking of an over-used word in today’s Christian community: Missional. While our missions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013

New life brings with it new expectations

Luke 2:1-14 “Expectations” INTRODUCTION The birth of a child brings with it dreams, hopes and expectations. There’s something about gazing upon that squirming bundle of life. A person sees a future with a full, unencumbered life. The sky is the limit. Anything is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe In Jesus & Never Die

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 22, 2023

What can we learn from a resurrection of one of Jesus closest friends?

Let’s learn a couple of ways to examine a Bible passage: 1) solving dilemmas, and 2) finding the Good News. Let’s examine the resurrection of Lazarus in John 11:1-45. What was the setting? Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome For The Burdened

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025

This is the homily for a man who was part of our congregation but did not make a clear confession of faith, though he showed positive signs of change and faith after being with us for about 10 years.

The Open Door: Jesus’ Welcome for the Burdened Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the relevance of Christ's resurrection, its power to redeem our past, and how it helps us recognize God's active presence in our lives. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you on this day that the Lord has made. We're here to share in a feast of faith, to be nourished by the Word of God, and to grow together in our understanding of His infinite love and grace. We're here to strengthen one another, to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Good News, Easter, Christ Is Risen

Fast Until The Bridegroom Comes, Then Feast With Him

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 17, 2008

New birth, not new resolve; new covenant, not old traditions

Mark 2:18-22 Cornhill gobbet, 27/04/04 Broader context- Jesus’ titles and roles 1. The Son of God who comes to baptise with the Holy Spirit (1:1-11) 2. The Preacher of the kingdom of God (1:14,15) 3. The Teacher with authority (1:21-28) 4. The Healer of bodies (1:40-45) 5. The Son of Man who has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Love The Word

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 8, 2026

A new year. A new goal. To be a church of the Word.

A New Year in the Bible 2 Tim 3:16-17 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 1-06-2026 Learning to Read I became a Christian on December 31, 1990. Soon afterward, my brother, who worked at a Christian bookstore bought me a NIV Study Bible with my name on it. I treasured that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"seeing The Lord"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 25, 2021

A sermon about allowing God to hold a mirror up to our souls.

Isaiah 6:1-8 “Seeing the Lord” Our Scripture Lesson for this morning begins in verse 1, saying: “In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord…” For us it might be like saying: “In the year that President Kennedy was shot.” “In the year that Martin Luther King Jr. was gunned down.” “In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Servants Are Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 22, 2023

God is light. He makes his disciples to be his servants and gives them the mission of being light to the nations. His servants have to listen to people and to God. Be channel of blessings to disburse the free gift of salvation.

Theme: God’s servants are the Light Text: Isaiah 42:1-9   Greetings: You are the servants of God. You are the Light to the world. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We began this year with the first order and command of God, ‘Let there be Light’. We have meditated about the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Much Obliged

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Grace, not law, breaks sin’s dominion—freeing us to reckon ourselves new in Christ and live gratefully responsive, not fearfully obligated.

1) When Creativity Comes Back A painter once lost his entire studio to fire. When the smoke cleared, only one painting survived—charred, blackened, half-destroyed. Friends urged him to throw it away. But instead, he set it back on the easel, mixed new colors, and began painting the flames right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist