Sermons on The New Commandment:

Star Of Hope For New Years Eve

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2006

The ball that drops at Times Square is called the "Star of Hope" and on its face are the "wishes" of our nation for courage, peace, fellowship etc. But if we listen to Scripture, we have a hope based on something more than "wishing upon a star."

OPEN: Tonight at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: · The 1st "time-ball" was installed on top of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Start A New Year (07)

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2007

1. Believe The Promise 2. Share The Joy 3. Live The Hope

_______________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition In x Transition Out _______________________________ + Events this past yeart > January 3 - Twelve deceased coal miners and 1 survivor are discovered in the Sago Mine Disaster > February 11 - U.S. Vice President Dick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon on the two ways of living life as described by the Psalmist in the opening psalm of the Psalter which encourages trust in God and His Word.

Do you want to have a Happy New Year in 2007? Do you want to live a happy life in 2007? Well, the Psalmist tells us how in the opening hymn of his hymnal. Here the Psalmist presented two ways of living life. In fact, this psalm provides the “door way” as it were to the remainder of the psalter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Success Of The Early Church And The Silence Of The New

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Looking at the power of the early church

THE SUCCESS OF THE EARLY CHURCH AND THE SILENCE OF THE NEW Acts 2:39-47 Intro: It is not strange for us to read how 3,000 souls were saved in this passage of scripture under the preaching of Peter. However, it would be strange for us to hear that had happened in a local church around here. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:39-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007

How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good News We Need To Hear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

We need to hear that Jesus came to declare God’s love, set the captives free, and heal the sic. We also need to realize that Jesus’ ministry is now our ministry.

Luke 4:14-21 “Good News We Need to Hear” INTRODUCTION Though we have recently had a brutal cold snap, and some of us have yet to get down all of our Christmas decorations, it won’t be long before the month of May arrives and auditoriums around the country will reverberate with the strains of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Carrying The Aroma Of Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007

Describes the way we are to impact our community. Expanded outline.

CARRYING THE AROMA OF CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR - 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 In verses 12 & 13 of this passage, we find Paul a little down. He’s a little tired. His spirit has been troubled because of having to miss friends and people he cares about. But notice the change in his tone when he gets to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Put Away The Old | Put On The New

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007

When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Christian Consecration For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007

Before us spread out in panoramic view, yet with a deep veil separating us, is a whole new year of adventuresome living. Spiritually we should and can see a great breakthrough into many hearts that are steeped in the blackness of sin as they come to know

A Call to Christian Consecration for the New Year 1 Corinthians 6:11-18 Intro Suppose you were to go to the ticket counter at your local airport and say, “I want a ticket.” The clerk would ask, “To where?” And you would say, “Well, anywhere; what places do you have tickets for?” The ticket ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Good News When Feeling Rejected Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Rejection and its cure

Audio @ http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-when-feeling-rejected.htm Good news when feeling rejected Gal 1:11- 2:16 Intro REFER BACK TO LAST GAL TALK AND QUOTE 1:3-4 Everyone has experiences in live of rejection and acceptance. ’Sticks and stones may break my bones but names ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News When Doubts Attack Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Doubts and their cure

Good news when doubts attack (Galatians 1:1-12) Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/09/good-news-when-doubts-attack-blogging.htm Intro Doubts are a feature of life. Does he really love me? Will I ever meet someone? Is this the right job for me? There is not one aspect of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Old While Missing The New

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God ca

Introduction: Jesus came to seek those that were lost. Those who were sinners in need of forgiveness. He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but the sinners to repentance” Jesus wanted to show that God cared for them and that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Can A Man Become A New Creature"

Contributed by Levi Wright on Feb 27, 2007

This message is about regeneration and how a man can become a new creature in Christ.

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder January 21, 2007 “Can A Man Become A New Creature?” Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” “Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Re-Formation (Grace Of God)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A Reformation Sunday Sermon based on the grace of God making us into new creations.

Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oprah & Eckhart Tolle's: New Earth

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 8, 2008

A Christian response to Oprah’s new on-line Class with Eckhart Tolle - every Monday night on Oprah.com. The classes started March 3, 2008 and last week two million attended the class. Which is leaving scorces of confused people in it wake.

“Oprah& Eckhart Tolle’s: New Earth” Acts 17:11 Open with 8 minute video clip [“Mega Church Of Oprah.” available at www.carringtonsteele.citymax.com/page/page/5776487.htm] Oprah Winfrey is a one-woman entertainment empire and her influence extends around the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Baptist