Sermons on The New Colossus:

A New Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 30, 2022

The New Year offers us the chance to wipe the slate clean and start over once again. It is a time to set new goals and to make plans as to how you will meet those goals.

2022 is over. 2023 is here—and the old year is behind us. It is History and cannot be altered or changed. Undoubtedly there is much in it we would like to change, some things we wish we had done differently, something left undone, some regret, and hopefully some good too. Each of us must admit that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Philippians 4:13, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New You For A New Year

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 31, 2022

This is a message preached on New Year's Day, 2023

Title: “A New You in 2023” Scripture: II Cor. 5:17 Type: Special Occasion Where: GNBC 1-1-23 Intro: Today is New Year’s Day 2023. I am glad that you were all very sensible and went to bed at a reasonable hour so you could be here this morning! This is from Barna research from about 10 years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New You For A New Year

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 9, 2023

This is an incomplete manuscript of my first Sunday sermon of 2023. It looks at the connection between hospitality to God and others in the fulfillment of the promises God has made to us.

A New You For A New Year "A Roman god with no Greek counterpart, Janus was deeply entrenched in the psyche of Rome, born long before the Greek pantheon was adopted by the Romans. Strange and ancient, Janus was depicted with two, sometimes four faces. One face is always looking back, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year, New Road

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Year - New Word

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 16, 2023

We always want to know what God is up to. We need to learn to trust who He is!

New Year - New Word 2023 01.08.23 Message… My wife prays every year for God to give her a word. Some inspiring word or phrase, a thought for the year. I have been inspired by my wife for that. And a little jealous that I never thought to ask for that. I’ve asked for a verse in the past, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 108:1, Psalm 112:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Heavens And A New Earth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 25, 2022

The marks of the new Jerusalem will be rejoicing, longevity, security, satisfying work, fellowship with God, and peace.

NEW HEAVENS AND A NEW EARTH. Isaiah 65:17-25. “Behold,” says the LORD, “I create new heavens and a new earth” (Isaiah 65:17). The word for “create” is the same as in Genesis 1-2. But this is something “new,” which stands in contrast to “the former” things which “shall not be remembered nor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad News, Good News

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2023

I'm convinced that whenever an innocent, sincere individual is taken advantage of, or has his faith ruined because of our greed or by our example, that God takes that very seriously, too.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1- 27: Philippians 4:8 ILL. Now that Federal Agencies have proclaimed the Covid pandemic is over, there have been several polls taken about changes in church attendance. One poll of 5,872 adults published ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022

I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

For A New Year - New Beginnings

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 1, 2024

As we come to the New Year, we must put off the old and put on the New. Put off the former and take on CHRIST. Guidance and Instruction from GOD's WORD for a New Year, a New Start, and New Beginnings, IN CHRIST.

2023.12.31. SERMON FOR A NEW YEAR - NEW BEGINNINGS William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: As we come to the New Year, we must put off the old and put on the New. Put off the former and take on CHRIST. Guidance and Instruction from GOD's WORD for a New Year, a New Start, and New Beginnings, IN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Hebrews 12:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 43:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:21-24, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3-5, John 14:1-6, Hebrews 10:24-25, Matthew 5:16, 2 Peter 1:3-11, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Chronicles 16:11-12, Psalm 34:8, Lamentations 3:40-41, Psalm 90:12, Acts 3:19, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 3:1-4, Joshua 1:8-9, Philippians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:7-11, Philippians 3:12-21, Philippians 4:1, Mark 8:36, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year, New Heart

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 8, 2024

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to make life changes. This sermon looks at the beattitudes as a framework for making resolutions of the heart for the new year.

A. A woman named Jeanette Case from Erie, PA shared this story in Reader’s Digest. 1. Last year when I called my parents to wish them a happy New Year, my dad answered the phone and I asked him: “Well, Dad, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” 2. Her dad proudly replied: “To make your mother as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 12:10, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year: New Me

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

As we move out of one year into the next, there is a hope that the changes that need to be made will be made.

New Year: New Me 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Good Morning Everyone- very glad that you have joined us on this last day of 2023- I have been in prayer as we come to the very last day of one year and tomorrow move into a new year. Most people going out of one year and into another take at least a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A New Heart And A New Spirit

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

God’s promise of a new heart and a new spirit is the foundation of true spiritual transformation.

A NEW HEART AND A NEW SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 36:26 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 51:10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:9, Galatians 5:16-17 INTRODUCTION The human heart is the centre of spiritual transformation. God desires not just external obedience but an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Heaven And The New Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The promise of the new heaven and new earth is not a fantasy—it is God’s sure word. The pain and struggles of this world will one day be replaced by eternal peace, joy, and divine presence.

THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:1-4 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 65:17, 2 Peter 3:13, John 14:1-3, Romans 8:18-21, Philippians 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION: The Bible gives believers a glorious hope beyond this present world—an eternal inheritance in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Heavens And New Earth Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 16, 2025

WE BELIEVE that Christ is preparing a new heavens and new earth for all people who have accepted Him, that will be for all time (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22).

INTRODUCTION Good morning church! Welcome to our final week in our foundations for faith series in the Bible engagement project. Over the last several weeks we've been looking at the end times and what the Bible talks about is coming in our future starting with the rapture which is called in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-22, 1 Peter 3:9-12, Matthew 5:17-18, Psalm 102:25-27, Revelation 22:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

New Season, New Chapter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 24, 2025

As you step into your new season and chapter, trust God to guide you, prepare your heart, and align yourself with His purpose.

NEW SEASON, NEW CHAPTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Genesis 8:22, Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey of seasons and chapters. Each season carries unique opportunities, challenges, and divine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God