Sermons on Sabbath Year:

Runner Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 7, 2006

Beginning on series on Jesus’ life, actions, words, and ministry. This is a New Year’s message about making Jesus #1 in our lives.

John 1:6-9 – Runner Up I’d like to begin this morning by reading John 1:6-9. Today is of course New Year’s Day. It’s the 1st day of the 1st month of the new year. Today we are going to talk a little about being first, and being second, and what all that means. I’d like to take us back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge - The Potential Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task?

The Challenge – The Potential Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task? In 2:19-22, Paul gives a glorious description of the church. When he comes to 3:1 “for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 10, 2019

Years of dependency upon everyone else. Years of begging had taken an emotional toll on this man’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

TITLE: RISE UP AND WALK SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:1-10 He had become a familiar site to Temple goers over the years. Every day his friends would carry him there and leave him by the Gate called Beautiful. All day long he would sit by the gate with outstretched arms begging for money from people entering ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophetic Implication Of The Biblical Feasts.

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 15, 2020

Year in year out we celebrate the feast of Pascal called Easter by some denominations. But what is the prophetic significance as it relates to the coming of Christ?

The prophetic significance and implications of the Feast of the Lord. Surprisingly, this time around the world was caught naked and unprepared without any prior knowledge of what was coming. The world and the church did not know something was lurking behind within the veil of darkness. Though the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-45, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smartness Secures Success Series

Contributed by James Fabiyi on Feb 22, 2020

Welcome to the year 2020. As we begin this year, the most important thing that can guarantee our success is getting and operating in the wisdom of God.

Subject of Wisdom Exo. 31:2-5; 35:30-31; 36:1; 1 Kings 7:13-14; Prov. 1:1-7; 24:3-4; Isa. 11:2 Knowledge: Hebrew word is “daath” and Greek word is “epignosis.” The ability “to mark and observe with a purpose.” The gathering of facts or information through education and experience in life (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 8:1-36, Proverbs 3:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Overflowing Cup: Experiencing God's Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 5, 2025

Happy New Year, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we embark on this new year, 2025, we stand on the threshold of a season of overflowing blessings.

Title: An Overflowing Cup: Experiencing God's Abundant Grace Scripture Reading: Psalm 23:1-6 Introduction Happy New Year, brothers and sisters in Christ. As we embark on this new year, 2025, we stand on the threshold of a season of overflowing blessings. Our theme, "Our Year of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5, Isaiah 58:11, John 7:38

Denomination: Charismatic

If Tomorrow Never Comes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you time to prepare for time running out?

If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, James 4:13-17, Ephesians 5:15-16, 1 Peter 4:1-2, Revelation 1:3, 1 Peter 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Given Us New Life

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 30, 2011

Ten things to remember as we face the new year.  In Christ, it’s all about something new. 

2012.1.1 He has given us new life William Akehurst HSWC Ten things to remember as we face the new year.  In Christ, it’s all about something new.  WE WALK IN NEWNESS OF LIFE Romans 6:4-5 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Do We Go From Here? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 5, 2012

Where do we go from here? -- Go forward: 1. With determination to find the Lord (vs. 1-2). 2. With declarations of your faith (vs. 2). 3. Depending on God’s guidance (vs. 3-9 & 12). 4. With great devotion to the Lord (vs. 10-11)

Back to the Best of Christmas Part 4: Where Do We Go from Here? Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 1, 2012 BACKGROUND: *We usually put three wise men in the manger scene, even though they don’t really belong there. The Scripture doesn’t tell us how many there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Creating A Loving Community For The New Millennium

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Thinking about what the church must be in the future raises four questions: who are we, who gets in, who leads, and where are we going?

First Baptist Church (New Hampshire Ave), Washington, DC May 31, 1998 Can you believe that it won't be long until we cross over into the third millennium, a full two thousand years after the birth of Christ? Can you believe that we are still here to see it? Why, it seems like it was only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Lines In The Sand

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 26, 2010

The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. Jesus Christ is the separation of "old" and "new." As we celebrate His coming we also look forward to a new year and are encouraged to draw lines in the sand.

Drawing Lines in the Sand Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction: The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. The birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Christ are the "turning points" in world history. It is interesting to note that the purpose of the BC / AD dating ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 29, 2010

This is a word to bring any church body into a new year; It was a real blessing to our body.

A Fresh Start Deuteronomy 11:12 NKJV A land for which the LORD your God cares; the eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year. Canaan was different from Egypt. The land of Egypt depended upon the Nile River for its fertility. By ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Fit: Discipline Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 2, 2011

It takes discipline to be a disciple because spiritual growth is intentional, not automatic.

Getting Fit: Discipline 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Rev. Brian Bill 1/2/11 This past week our family had the opportunity to spend time with our nephew Ashton, who has been in Army Basic Training for the past nine weeks. To say the least, he is a changed man. Before I go much further, if you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Past, Present, And Future

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010

As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning For You!

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Jan 2, 2010

It is important that we realize that God desires to bless His children. We are ready to embark upon the best, most prosperous years we have seen thus far. Get ready Get Ready Get Ready!

A New Beginning For You! Intro: End of one beginning of the New • We can look back • Next year I want to look back at the best year so far • God has been Good to me. • No matter how good or bad 2009 was 2010 is here and God has a New Beginning for you. Some of us need it…. Stagnant… • Lets get in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal