Sermons on New Vessels:

Want New Wineskins? - Aim Higher

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 2, 2004

A sermon that discusses the need for the Christian to aim higher in order to live in the new wineskins God wants for us. contains a good story about Rees Howells.

Here’s a story about a couple of Westcoast men who used to go Possum hunting. In the West coast there are Possums everywhere – you see them on the road whereever you go. Anyway these two men used to take the dogs out and the dogs would find a possum up a tree or chase one up a tree,and the two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's So New About Love?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 7, 2004

When Jesus told his disciples, "i have a new command for you, LOVE," it was an old command - from the beginning of time. What made this command new? How can we have a new love every day? Read and find out.

May 9, 2004 John 13:31-35 When he was gone, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once. “My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithfulness: Climbing To New Heights With Jesus.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 5, 2003

Faithfulness is a quality we admire.

Faithfulness: CLIMBING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH JESUS. Galatians 5:22. 05/26/02 One place I would like to go someday and that is to Yellowstone National Park. You know what I would like to see? Some of you will say elk, deer or some wildlife. I would, but I would love to see that Geyser called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For You In The New Year

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Clear Thinking About New Life

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2005

Have you ever felt like you sinned too many times or have so messed up your life, God abandoned you? ... You feel like you will never be close to God again...

Pastor Dave Martin Cross Creek Community Church ~ Nov 14, 2004 “Clear Thinking... About New Life” – Part 5 In an average lifetime, the average American spends: • 3 years in business meetings • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food • Consumes 109,354 pounds of food • Makes 1811 trips to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Bible Church

My Greatest Need In The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? What do you truly need? In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd in 2004. Today, we will consider how the Good Shepherd is our provid

INTRODUCTION To begin, let me ask you a question, one that I have asked you before, but find it appropriate to ask again as we begin a New Year. Here’s the question: If you found a genie-in-a-bottle, what would you ask for? A man was walking along the beach at Malibu when he found an old glass ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The First Angel Pronouncing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The First Angel pronouncing the Good News

Revelation 14:6-7, "And I saw another angel flying through the heavens, carrying the everlasting Good News to preach to the people who belong to this world--to every nation, tribe, language, and people. 7"Fear God," he shouted. "Give glory to him. For the time has come when he will sit as judge. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Makes All Things New

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Nov 21, 2004

If Jesus is in you life nothing is impossible. He can make all things new to you!

HE MAKES ALL THINGS NEW 2 COR 5:17 17 Therefore if any man is in Christ, {he is} a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. (NAS) INTRODUCTION What rhymes with 98? I have been trying to think of a poetic saying for our sign. Perhaps you can help. If you have a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Live In New Jersey!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

Families are wonderful and necessary.

Families are wonderful. Families are challenging. I am reminded of this every time I see my favorite Cosby Show episode in which Cliff, the father played by Bill Cosby, and Theo, the son played by Malcolm Jamal-Warner, have a chat about Theo’s desire to live like a “regular” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:14, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dawning Of A New Day - Easter 2004

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 8, 2004

The day of Jesus resurrection dawned with a hope that conquers disbelief, a faith than conquers doubt, a life that conquers death and a purpose that conquers despair.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY Easter Sunday Matthew 28:1-10 April 11, 2004 Introduction: A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ Easter eggs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

The Gift Of Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 14, 2002

This sermon emphasizes the angels’ announcement to the shephards of good news of great joy by looking at why we need the good news, what is the good news, and how can we enjoy this joy this Christmas.

This past Thanksgiving my family and I headed North to spend the holiday with my family in Kentucky. As we were there, on the day after Thanksgiving, my wife and my sister went to do the usual holiday routine of shopping at the various stores. Now I’ve never been shopping on the day after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002

This sermons seal with the princples and characteristics of living a happy life

How to Have a Happy New Year Matthew 5:1-12 As we start our New Year, we all want it to be happy. We tell people to have a happy New Year. This should be our desire for others and us. But, how do we have a happy New Year? Is there anything that we can do to have a happy New Year? Are there any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Happier New Year

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 29, 2002

These four verbs hold the key to a happier new year. If all four are implemented in our life it will assure deeper happiness and greater joy.

HOW TO HAVE A HAPPIER NEW YEAR “For I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done to you. Most assuredly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master; nor is he who is sent greater than he who sent him. If you know these things, happy are you if you do them.” John ...read more

Scripture: John 13:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changing Our Behavior In The New Year

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 30, 2002

This message confronts Herod’s behavior, and how we as Christians need to change our behvior to be more reflective of a Christian lifestyle.

This time of year, many people get around to making some "New Years Resolutions". No doubt, some well intended resolutions that may last for a while, but not all resolutions get kept, and most have gone by the way saide within just a few short weeks. But I want us as we approach a New year to think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Simple Stratagies For The New Year

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

As the title reflects, a lesson encouraging direction for the New Year.

TWO SIMPLE STRATAGIES FOR LIVING IN THE NEW YEAR Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ