Sermons on Restoring The Years:

Another Essential Christmas

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 3, 2023

Compared to the other Gospels, John's version of the Christmas story is far more cosmic in scope and captures much of the Old Testament anticipation.

Building the day after Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, the pending arrival of Christmas marks the start of a marathon. By the time December 25, Christmas Day, rolls around, Christmas Day, the finish line is in sight. Except this year, a well-timed blizzard forced us to pause. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Three Phrases Of Guidance Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 7, 2023

For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of.

Three Phrases of Guidance Foundational Directive Truths for 2023 For the child of God who wants to continue to grow with Jesus Christ, who lives in a reverent fear of God, being enabled and empowered by the Holy Spirit of Christ, there is a truth, a promise to lay hold of. The exhortation from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Boldly, Live Intentionally & Begin Again

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Jul 2, 2025

Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal.

Introduction: Each new month offers a sacred opportunity to reset, rectify, and realign. In a world defined by days, weeks, months, years and seasons—God has embedded into creation the rhythm of renewal. The first day of a new month is not just a turn of the calendar page; but it is a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For The New Year Ahead. Part #2 Renewing Your Mind For The New Year Romans 12:2 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 14, 2025

Part 2 of the New Year ahead series. Renewing our minds from the Past.

Sermon 2: Renewing Your Mind for the New Year Romans 12:2 Stand with me now and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Plant Now Will Speak All Year

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

What you plant now will speak all year. Your year will testify about your prayer life, your obedience, your discipline, and your faith. Time will not change things by itself. Seeds will.

WHAT YOU PLANT NOW WILL SPEAK ALL YEAR INTRODUCTION Every year speaks. It speaks through results, experiences, testimonies, struggles, victories, and lessons. The voice of a year is not random. It is shaped by what was planted before it began. Life does not respond to wishes or resolutions ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength To Finish Strong And Start The Year Strong

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025

God is faithful to supply strength for every season. He gives strength to finish what He started and grace to begin what He is calling you into next. Do not end the year depleted. Draw strength from God.

STRENGTH TO FINISH STRONG AND START THE YEAR STRONG INTRODUCTION Finishing well is just as important as starting well. Many people begin seasons with passion but end them exhausted, distracted, or discouraged. Others rush into a new year without healing, clarity, or renewed strength. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Carry You In 2026

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 27, 2025

Polls show that people make many resolutions about physical things but neglect spiritual goals. Those who trust in God are more likely to experience lasting change. God promises to carry us in Isa. 46:4. What does this mean and how can we attain it?

GOD WILL CARRY YOU IN 2026 IN 2026 Isa. 46:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In 2026, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 2. May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions. 3. Remember you can reset your resolutions ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In 2026, As For Me And My House

Contributed by Chris Woods on Dec 27, 2025

A look at the farewell address of Joshua as a challenge going into the New Year.

So, here we are right in the middle of the time between Christmas and New Year’s. I had no idea that this period had a name: It’s commonly called “Twixmas.” Another name is “Festive Gap”, but by far my favorite (and most appropriate for the Woods’ Home), it’s called “Feral Week.” If you’re ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

This Could Be The Year (2026) Of The Lord’s Coming

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2025

I title this sermon “This Could Be the Year of The Lord’s Coming.” Please notice, I did not foolishly say “This would be the year the Lord is coming back for His church.” But I did say, This Could Be the Year of The Lord’s coming back for His Church.

Text: The Bible tells us in Matthew 24:36, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.” But it is obvious today that the lost world is not looking for Christ to return anytime soon. HOW DO WE KNOW THAT? Because they would not be living like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Breakthrough

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 1, 2026

God wants us to break through to a higher level in 2026. He wants to give us breakthroughs in our finances, our jobs, our marriages, our kids, and our churches! But it requires a deeper commitment, deeper prayer & stretching our faith to a new level.

GOD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Year’s Humor 1. On New Year’s Eve an elderly man was stopped by the police around 2 AM and was asked where he was going at that time of night. 2. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-21, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing A New Beginning SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon focuses on the teachings of Jesus as outlined in Matthew 6, providing guidance for the New Year.

Today, I want to talk about a section of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 6. This portion of scripture is not more important than the rest of the Beatitudes, but I believe that the Spirit of God is leading me to discuss it as a foundation for the rest of 2014. Matthew 6:1-4 says, "Be careful not to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Topics: New Year, Jesus' Teachings

Resolutions That Never Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 5, 2024

This sermon explores how to live in obedience, walk in love, and demonstrate faithfulness, following the example of Jesus Christ, as guided by Hebrews 13:1-8.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a blessing to be gathered here, in this sanctuary of faith and fellowship, to share in the Word of God. It's within these walls that we find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment. And it's within the pages of the Holy Bible that we find the truth, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Topics: New Year, Same God

Fighting Fear With Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 14, 2024

Explores how to face fear with faith, standing firm in God's presence, and finding strength and peace in His promises.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a joy to be here today, gathered together in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in His word and wisdom? Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of an enlightening discourse, a discourse that will shed light on the profound depths of the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-14

Topics: New Year, Old Fear

The Gate And The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 11, 2010

Part 11 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how you can find comfort, protection, direction, provision, and life through Jesus.

The Gate and the Good Shepherd Love Never Dies, prt. 11 Wildwind Community Church Jason Kotarski June 13, 2010 Last week, we did a little character study of the key players surrounding the story of Jesus healing a blind man in John, chapter 9. We looked at the questions, “How is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Wouldn't You Like To Know?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 22, 2008

A sermon on discerning God’s will

-I’d like to know! -I bet you would too. -I don’t know a person alive, on this earth who would not like to know. -You’d like to know what God’s will is, wouldn’t you? -We’d all like to know what God’s plan for our lives is -Why don’t we know what God’s will is? -I think Paul gives us the answer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran