Sermons on Sabbath Year:

A New Year's Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 30, 2016

God blesses by giving 1) His Proclamation (Num. 6:22-23), 2) His Presence (Num. 6:24-25) and 3) His Peace (Num. 6:26-27)

Year’s end is a period of reflection and expectation. It is a time where people reflect on the events over the past year and look forward in expectation to what is to come. If we come to the opinion that our experience over this year is due to human work, good or bad luck, then there is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Other

New Years Eve

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015

For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Year's Prayer

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 31, 2015

The bible begins with creation and ends with a prayer for grace amid the last days. It's like God was saying; here's what will keep you until I come.

I. Favor (The grace) II. Possession (Our) III. Sovereignty (Lord) IV. Savior (Jesus) V. Anointing (Christ) VI. Presence (With) VII. Saved (You all) VIII. Affirmation (Amen) Conclusion: The bible like worship ends in with a benediction. Don't try to go home without it. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Revolution

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 2, 2016

A sermon that uses the opening line of the 23rd psalm to suggest we can revolutionise our faith in the year ahead

2016 New Year Revolution Ever marvel at snow it is so white and pure and untouched? 2016 is like that it is a year all wrapped up with just one piece of sellotape undone – we still don’t know what is in this gift from God. For some they don’t know if it is a good gift for them or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year's Food

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 3, 2016

Just as we eat traditional foods at New Year, we partake of the Bread and Cup in the most significant meal of all.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ... of what it meant to be ... under the scalpel of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut through ... ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Priorities For The New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2016

Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line.

Priorities for the New Year January 3, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line. Focus Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Supplemental Passage: and My people who are called by My name humble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Final Years Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016

We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20-31

Denomination: Nazarene

22 Years Of Benefits

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years Resolutions

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 19, 2017

A brief look at determining to Trust and Fear (respect) God over the New Year

I. We Should Trust God. A. We should trust Him completely. B. We should not depend on us. C. We must seek His Will. D. We must follow His Path. II. We should Fear God. A. Fear — means to have unlimited respect, awe and reverence B. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

. Happy New Year Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus knew the importance of being happy, and that is why He begins His greatest sermon with a list of ways to be perfectly happy on earth for those who would follow Him and be citizens of the kingdom of heaven.

Edwin Markham in his poem The Shoes Of Happiness tells the story of a king in Istanbul who was ill. He called his wise men together to find a cure. They studied the situation and announced that only one thing could cure him, and that was for him to wear the shoes of a perfectly happy man. Off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

The 4000 Year War Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 22, 2023

Starting in Genesis, Pastor John breaks down the history of the conflict between Israel and the Arab nations and then pulls back the curtain to the Spiritual side of this war.

The 4000-year war CCCAG 10-22-23 Scripture- Gen 16 Introduction Last week we asked the question, “Are we living in the end times” and then looked at what the people and the culture would look like as we approached the end times. This morning, we are going to look back in time so that we have an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Revelation 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Year In October?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

This is where we are as a church. This morning I want to look at their motivation, their mission, and the means to accomplish it.

Background to passage: Pentecost, lame man and preaching on Solomon’s portico; now it gets real - Sadducees, rulers of the people, temple guards, priests, scribes, elders, a night in jail. The church/apostles are called to continue to minister in the name of the risen Christ, and in the face of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Samson Early Years Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2024

Samson’s life reveals to us 7 choices that will lead us to blindness. He was called by God for a specific purpose and God used him in spite of his character flaws.

Series: Here Comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel, which is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25, Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson The Latter Years Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 12, 2024

Let’s remember that one of Samson’s problems was doing what was right within his own eyes too.

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see or experience something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before – So what is that “One Thing” you need to do that you have not done before? Maybe it is to read and study the Bible in 2024! Maybe study ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational