Sermons on One Year:

The Year Of Powerful Prayers 1 What If ... Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2014

If, right now, God were to answer the prayer of your heart, what would be different?

Message: WHAT IF? This morning, as usual I start with a question: The question is simply this - What if? Our theme for 2014 is The Year of Powerful Prayers or Powerful pra YERS and what if this year, what if this month, what if today, what if right now, God were to answer the prayer of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing A New Year In A Shaky World

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 1, 2024

We are facing a New Year, and while that can mean hope for a better future, the past and its troubles casts a shadow over that hope that is hard to ignore. We are living in a shaky world.

Alba 12-31-2023 FACING A NEW YEAR IN A SHAKY WORLD I Thessalonians 3:1-5 Have you ever gone to a scary movie? When I was twelve years old some friends and I walked to a movie theater that was about two miles from our home. The movie was called “Them”. It was not the kind of movie our family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008

We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Lights All Year Long Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus said we should be "the light of the World." But just how and why should we shine that light?

I asked the congregation: “How many of you have already taken down your Christmas lights?” (This was 7 days after Christmas Day, and about a 1/3 raised their hands) “Well, how many of you will take down your decorations NEXT week? (a few more raised their hands). How many of you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing The Right Road For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 23, 2012

Paul tells us how big a difference the choices we make have upon our spiritual lives. We can choose to WALK IN THE SPIRIT or to LIVE IN THE FLESH

TIME is one of the number one enemies of our faith. Recent generations, especially in the western world, have deceived themselves into thinking that time will never catch up to them. Because of medical breakthroughs disease will never get us. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Serving God In The Pre-Marital Years

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012

God has made provisions for the youth to serve Him faithfully in their premarital years, provided they will be ready to make use of His provisions.

SERVING GOD IN THE PRE-MARITAL YEARS Study text: Eccles 12: 1 Eccl 12:1: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; - Is it really possible to serve God faithfully as a youth, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

What Are You Looking For The New Year

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018

A discussion of expectations for the New Year

WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year: Six Things To Do

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 2, 2021

As we enter 2021, Ephesians 5:15-20 gives us six advice to do this year and the rest of our lives: 1) To be Careful, 2) To Be Fruitful, 3) To be Wise, 4) To be filled with the Spirit, 5) To Praise God, 6) To be Thankful

Happy New Year! As we enter a new year, let us focus on what the Apostle Paul said to the Ephesians that I believe we should do too. Let’s read Ephesians 5:15-20. There are six things that Paul wants us to do this year and always: I. To Be Careful (V. 15 "Be very careful, then, how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, Romans 12:2, John 9:4, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 16:23-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:16, 2 Corinthians 5:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Christian Consecration For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007

Before us spread out in panoramic view, yet with a deep veil separating us, is a whole new year of adventuresome living. Spiritually we should and can see a great breakthrough into many hearts that are steeped in the blackness of sin as they come to know

A Call to Christian Consecration for the New Year 1 Corinthians 6:11-18 Intro Suppose you were to go to the ticket counter at your local airport and say, “I want a ticket.” The clerk would ask, “To where?” And you would say, “Well, anywhere; what places do you have tickets for?” The ticket ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

At The Gate Of The Year: What Will Follow You? Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 31, 2025

Beloved, tonight is not just the end of a calendar year. It is a spiritual border, a divine checkpoint, and a prophetic gate.

31ST NIGHT CROSSOVER SERMON AT THE GATE OF THE YEAR: WHAT WILL FOLLOW YOU? Preacher: Rev. (Prophet) Rudolf E. Y. Mensah Service: 31st Night Crossover Service Theme Scripture: Psalm 24:7–10 Congratulation: OPENING SCRIPTURE “Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Revelation 3:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding Your Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

What kind of mindset should we have as we approach a new year? Using Paul's comments in Phil. 3, this message identifies three ways of thinking that should be embraced by all Christians.

1-1-17 Phil. 3:8-14 Philippians 3:8-14 in NLT “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the priceless gain of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I may have Christ 9 and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Galatians 5:16-17, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Charismatic

God Move Us This New Year

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2021

The text offers us an image of why we should Praise God.

“God Move Us This New Year” Psalm 148 1. God move us to Praise? • The Psalmist tells us that heavens and their host will give Praise 1-4 • Earth offers its Praise 7*9 • All of humanity offer praise verses 11-12 • The people of God praise v 14 2. So, What is it that ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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