Sermons on New Year Sermon:

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2019

A more excellent Ministry based on a better Covenant founded on better promises.

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW. Hebrews 8:1-13. This is the “sum” of all that the writer has been saying so far: “We have such a high priest…” (Hebrews 8:1a). Jesus, our high priest, is ‘holy, innocent, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens’ (cf. Hebrews 7:26). He is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Don't Need A New Year; I Need A New Me!

Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on Dec 27, 2017

The real need is not a new year, but rather the transformation into a new person.

“For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out. For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Is The New Age, New? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 22, 2002

In this sermon you will learn about the background of the New Age Movement and how it began in America. You will also learn three distinct New Age doctrines and what the Bible says about them.

Is The New Age New? Like the cults, the New Age Movement uses terms and phrases that Christians are familiar and comfortable with. Yet, these terms are vastly different in meaning. This is why many Christians are deceived into thinking that the New Age is simply another appeal for world peace. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning God...and In The End God. A New Year Message

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 11, 2023

Everything BEGINS with GOD so why would you begin anything without HIM? Everything ENDS with GOD, are you prepared to meet HIM?

2023.01.01 In The Beginning God...and...in The End…God. A Message for the New Year William Akehurst, HSWC My prayer for you. Colossians 1:9-17 (KJV) 9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:9-17, John 1:1, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 3:5-8, Psalm 119:49-50, Philippians 4:13, 1 John 5:4-5, Revelation 22:12-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Freedom From The Past (A New Years Message) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2021

We will find freedom from the past, by making our new year a B.L.A.S.T. (believe, leave, adapt, strain, trust)...

Finding Freedom From THE PAST The year is about 700 BC. AND – God’s people were not doing so good. UNDERSTAND - things are pretty tough for the nation. A large part of Judah and all of the northern kingdom of Israel were in exile in various parts of the Assyrian Empire. YOU SEE – because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Level, New Devil

Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2014

David finally reached the fulfillment of his dreams: placed on the throne of all Israel. Was all well? No, here came the Philistines! New level, new devil. 3 anointings helped David break the power of 400 years of Philistine domination over Israel.

“NEW LEVEL, NEW DEVIL” 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE DIOR DRESS 1. One day, just as Rebecca was walking past Saks 5th Avenue she saw them putting a new dress in their window. It was a pale green Dior evening dress and she was totally entranced by this brilliant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New And Improved Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002

Years before Hebrews was written, God had declared there would be "New Covenant." This new legal contract had better promises than the Old one, but what is better?

OPEN: After the death of Elvis Presley it became fairly common to read headlines in the Tabloids such as: "I was Elvis’ Love Child" or "Elvis’ Ghost is My Father". Many people claimed to be related to "The King" either for the prestige of wearing his name or possibly to try and get a share of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great News!

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 2, 2010

The birth announcements by the angels 2000 years ago was great news. Like the shepherds we need to get the news, celebrate the news and spread the news.

GREAT NEWS It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Important Things That We Must Do Today

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 7, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY AND CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST

IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** OUTLINE 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST THE MESSAGE IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** 1.THANK We must have a heart of gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Rebirth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 21, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of Rebirth is stated as a period of new life, growth, or activity. It can include a revival of one's inner self.

Eleanor Roosevelt, the former first lady of the United States once remarked: “Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 reminds us: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Titus 3:5, 2 Peter 1:21, Matthew 17:1-9

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.2: It's The Thought That Counts Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt.2 It’s the Thought that Counts Matthew 5:17-48 May 14th, 2006 Well, the King has returned and He is beginning to make His presence known to the people. We looked at the genealogy of this king, the royal and divine bloodline. We looked at the Herald of the King, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It's Time To Sing A New Song

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

This sermon was preached as a celebration sermon to celebrate our large outreach activity of a live nativity we present to our community each year.

Title: It’s Time to Sing a New Song Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: January 9th, 2005 Subject: Celebration Sunday of Christmas Experience Introduction It’s time to sing a new song. Have you ever gotten an old song just stuck in your head and its not a song that brings joy and gladness to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Perseverance

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2013

The sermon touches on the journey of the maji that journeyed from so far to see the King of Israel, they had to have perseverance that give them strength to begin, power to be persistant, pressure to pursue, and push to finish the journey.

Matthew 2:1-12 1. What is Perseverance? A. Perseverance is having a Beginning • Plato said, "The beginning is the most important part of the work" • Magi had to say today we begin our journey I say today I begin a new Journey • Vs 1. MagiA from the east came to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon 9 - Making The Message Clear Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 5, 2025

When we are given the opportunity to share the good news about Jesus we have to be ready to communicate the message in a clear and concise manner. This sermon explores how to do just that.

Introduction: A. In the Scripture reading that was just read for us, the Apostle Paul was concluding his letter to the Colossians and he asked them to pray for two things. 1. First, He asked them to pray that God would open doors for the message of the gospel. 2. Second, He asked them to pray that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4, Romans 3:21-26, Ephesians 2:1-10, Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ