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Christmas is over, now we begin a new year, but let's not forget the Christmas joy and spirit through the new year.
Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 January 6, 2013 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up the Christmas mess and putting everything away. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
An acrostic of the word "FAT."
PROV. 28:25 “FAT CHRISTIANS IN 2005” A) One of the things that we may have gotten over the holidays is an unwanted possession (Fat)! * New Year’s Eve often brings resolutions concerning diets and determination to lose pounds. * But tonight, I want to say that we need to be FAT Christians in 2005! ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 28:25
Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.
I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11
A new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year?
So its a new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Our focus last year was on being a dynamic disciple, after listening to 12 months of preaching on that theme, has there been any noticeable difference in your life and my life as ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 5:17
Denomination: Pentecostal
A look at resolutions, and how to be a better you!
We’re about 3 weeks into the new year, and with the new year, always comes “New Year’s Resolutions.” How many of you made resolutions this year? What are some of your resolutions? Now, How many of you are still sticking with those resolutions? It seems like every year ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:36-39
Denomination: *other
A sermon for the New Year. We have a bright new hope. We’re not yet what we should be but we’re not what we once were--without hope and without God.
"He who sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5). It is January 2nd, 2011…so far, so good! How pleased we are with things that are new. Economists are optimistic about first quarter growth; pastors are optimistic that Christians will renew their commitment ...read more
Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7
Denomination: Congregational
Our faith needs to be childlike! There is no greater sincerity than that of a child. No wonder Jesus puts such emphasis on children.
The New You: Sincerity Hebrews 10:22 - 22 let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Robert Fulghum wrote in the Kansas City Times, ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 10:22
Denomination: Assembly Of God
We've all made mistakes and poor choices. This sermon will guide you on how to embrace new beginnings in life.
HOW TO START FRESH: Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Do you desire a fresh start in your Christian life? Many of us have made mistakes and experienced setbacks and failures that have hindered us from fully enjoying the Christian life. But the good news is that God wants to give us ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19
Topics: New Year's Day, Life Change
As we approach the end of the year, we gather with our loved ones to celebrate and welcome the New Year. This is a time of change and hope, a time to leave behind the past and embrace new beginnings.
Today is the last day of the year, and in just a few hours, many of us will gather with our loved ones to celebrate the New Year. While some may host parties with alcohol, we must be cautious as it can lead to dangerous consequences such as drunk driving accidents and harmful actions. ...read more
Topics: New Year's Day, Change, Hope
Some believe that the Old Testament Book of Psalms is the most helpful book in the Bible.
Why? Because the Psalms are loaded with information to help us live the Christian life. One of the things we all need help with is how to deal with the differences we have with each other. We all have many differences. Illus: Mayor Giuliani, of New York city, was honored for his leadership ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:10-13
There is a danger in looking back at the past. The New Year’s sermon reminds us not to look back, but to look ahead to the future that is as bright as the promises of God.
Don’t Look Back A New Year’s Sermon Chuck Sligh January 5, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Luke 9:62 – “And Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:62, Psalm 103:1-14, Ecclesiastes 7:10, 1 Peter 2:1-2
In preparation for the new year we must look back, but also plan ahead.
INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with these humorous observations or insights about life. 1) A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. 2) I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food. 3) If it weren’t for STRESS I’d have no energy at all. 4) Whatever hits the fan will not be ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Developing a biblical frame of mind for the New Year that will produce true happiness.
How to Have a “HAPPY” New Year Phil 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead. 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14
Denomination: Wesleyan
A new years sermon that focuses on leaving your sins in the past and rejoicing in God’s forgiveness
Begin the New Year in the Joy of Forgiveness Dear Fellow Redeemed in Christ Jesus: In "A Christmas Carol", Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, who against his will, takes him back to a time when he was still a young man. Scrooge sees himself proposing to the woman he loved, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2
Denomination: Lutheran
This sermon is based on Paul’s statement in Phil 3:10-11 "All I want is to know Christ". Do we view our christian walk in these terms?
New Year Challenge – A closer Walk Bumping into Ross-anne at Supermarket At the supermarket this past week, I was at the meat counter when this girl came up and threw her arms around me Fortunately I knew her She belongs to a Christian group, “Cornerstone” who operates an ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11
Denomination: Christian Church
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