Sermons on The New Birth:

Living The New Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

26th in the Ephesians Series dealing with living differently as a new creature.

Ephesians Series #26 “Living the New Life” Ephesians 4:20-24 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Walk in Unity 4:1-16 B. Walk in Newness of life 4:17-24 Paul emphatically and authoritatively issued a prohibition to this newly created community. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

To A Bunch Of Grungy Shepherds??????

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 18, 2019

the lowliest were the first to get the good news of Jesus' birth

Luke 2:8-20 We have been a little out of sequence telling the Nativity story, but this week we finish the story with the first people who were told about and saw the Christ Child. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God and saying: "Glory to God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, John 10:11

Denomination: Episcopal

A New Heart For A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022

Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 11:6, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encounter With Jesus That Changed Everything PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025

God’s mercy through Christ’s resurrection gives us living hope, transforming our weariness and shame into courage, renewal, and confident expectation for the future.

There are mornings when hope feels like a whisper in the wind—soft, steady, surprising. You wake up with a to-do list longer than your energy and a heart that wonders, Will anything change? Then you catch a memory of God’s kindness—a prayer answered when you had no words left, a friend’s hand in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Topics: Transformation, New Life

A Plan For The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 3, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Christmas, Year C

January 2, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:10-18; Ephesians 1:3-14 A Plan for the Fullness of Time Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the AUTHOR and perfecter of our faith.” – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Tracking The Wind In The New Testament Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

50th message from Ephesians continuation of our tracing the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

“Tracking the Wind in the New Testament” Pt 2 When we look at the work of the Holy Spirit both in the New Testament and the Old Testament it is like that of a shepherd or pastor; a perfect pastor. Jesus promised one who would come along side and carry out an identical role as He played with His ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A New Zeal For God

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 22, 2005

CHALLENGING CHRISTIANS TO EVALUATE THEIR CHRISTIAN WALK

PP0553 DATE A NEW ZEAL FOR GOD!! 2 Kings 10:15-16. 2Ki 10:15 And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 29, 2020

Good riddance to a tough year, and here's to the promise of a new year, where Jesus can and does make all things new.

[I am thankful for Charles Spurgeon's New Years Sermon of 1885. Much of the thought of this sermon came from that one.] “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.” — Revelation 21: 5 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Revelation 21. I hope your Christmas was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

In The Name Of Jesus: Washed And Made New

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2025

Water baptism was an important part of Christian initiation in the practice of the first Christians, its still important today.

Sermon Title: “In the Name of Jesus: Washed and Made New” Introduction – A Personal Story I want to begin by taking you back to a moment that has shaped my entire life. I was nine years old. I had gone to the altar and given my heart to the Lord. There, as I repented and called on Jesus, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nick At Night Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2023

If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

When Abraham Lincoln ran for Congress in 1846, he faced a tough opponent: Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was a raw-boned, circuit-riding, Methodist preacher, known throughout the state of Illinois. During his 65 years of circuit-riding ministry, he baptized nearly 10,000 converts. During the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How The Human Spirit Should Function Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 11, 2023

What is the difference between the human soul and spirit? Message deals with the condition of an unbeliever's spirit and the importance of a spiritual resurrection. In a believer, how is one's spirit to function in relationship with God and in relationship with the soul?

Intro We have completed a brief study in how to maintain a pure conscience. As a follow-up to that, I want to talk about “Caring for Your Spirit.” What do we need to do to maintain a strong, active spirit that is in communion with God and functioning effectively? How is the human spirit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Psalm 116:15, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Corinthians 6:17, John 4:24, Galatians 5:16-25, Hebrews 2:15, 1 John 2:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

From Death To Life (Resurrection Power) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 18, 2025

To move from death to life means more than escaping physical death. It is the miracle of being made spiritually alive through Christ. The resurrection is not just about Jesus coming out of the grave—it is about us stepping into a new dimension of living, filled with purpose, joy, and eternal hope.

FROM DEATH TO LIFE (RESURRECTION POWER) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 6:4 Supporting Texts: Colossians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20, John 11:25 INTRODUCTION: The resurrection of Jesus is not just a past event; it is a divine transition point for every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2013

The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God’s glorious best for you lies ahead.

1 PETER 1: 3-6 [Renewing Hope Series] A LIVING HOPE [ Mark 16:1-8 ] The power with which Peter aims to equip these beleaguered saints is the power of hope. [If they, or we, are going to live and love like Jesus commands us, even in times of great stress and worry, then they, and we, must be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-6, 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Make New The Attitude Of My Mind

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 4:22-24 (Amplified Bible) Strip yourselves of your former nature [put off and discard your old unrenewed self] which characterized your previous manner of life and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Clothes For The New Year Series

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Dec 28, 2005

There is always work to be done in every Christian’s life. Things to put off, things to put on and things to put forth. The Bible shows us how.

New York City is a fascinating place. So much of what we are and so much of what we do, comes from the culture and media giant that is New York. Though it’s only seven hundred miles away, I’ve never been to the city. There were a couple occasions when we were on the way, or nearby, but for some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist