Sermons on Three Years: showing 1,576-1,590 of 154,294

A Devoted Church

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Jan 6, 2003

The revival of Acts 2 was brought about because the church was devoted to Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship and Prayer

37Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?" 38Peter said to them, "Repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Have We Accomplished Enough

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Analyze, Evangelize, Scrutinize

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2005

1- Analzye everything 2- Evangelize everyone 3- Scrutinize yourself

INTRO.- ILL.- The founder of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was asked by a reporter about his order of priorities. "I believe in God, my family and McDonald’s," he said. Then he added, "When I get to the office, I reverse the order." When many people enter the public arena their priorities change and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should You Make Resolutions? Yes!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 5, 2003

Four reasons why making (and keeping) resolutions can be a spiritually beneficial practice.

How many of you made New Year’s resolutions this year? (Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to reveal any specifics. That could get a little embarrassing.) Researchers tell us that about a third of Americans do make New Year’s resolutions. Not only is it traditional, it’s human nature. When we pass a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Since The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 2, 2009

Since the party’s over, let’s attend to business, some spiritual business in the new year more than we ever have. 1- Get more spiritual 2- Reach more people 3- Perform more service

INTRO.- ILL.- On New Year’s Eve, Daniel was in no shape to drive, so he sensibly left his van in the car park and walked home. As he was wobbling along, he was stopped by a policeman. ’What are you doing out here at four o’clock in the morning?’ asked the police officer. ’I’m on my way to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time To Take Down The Tree

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2006

A message to remind us 1) what God has done for us 2) what He has promised us, and 3) where He is taking us. We must make the decision whether or not to take God into the New Year with us.

So, all the presents have been unwrapped and even some of the gifts have been exchanged. The leftover turkey is all but gone and we have had to let our belts out a notch or two. All seems well and we are happy as can be – or are we? Many people find themselves depressed during the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: *other

Get Up And Win The Race

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007

Leave the past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus.

Get up and Win the Race Great Bend, Kansas Big Idea: Leave the Past behind and strive toward the future…to win the prize in Christ Jesus. Introduction: This morning I want to review 2003. I believe it’s a noble thing to do in light of 2004. What are some of the major events that occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

A New Year A New You Part Ii

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 14, 2008

. So often when we read our bibles or hear a Sunday school lesson or message we learn about the truths of God’s Word and we hear how to apply it but we forget or get to busy and put off the application part of the lesson. But as we begin a New Year let’

A New Year A New You Part II Story is told of a pastor who was making a call to a visitor that had visited the church and so he called and a little boy answered and the preacher said hello who is this and in a whisper he heard the voice that said Jimmy. And the preacher said well Jimmy is your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gearing Down, Gearing Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2008

From our text, let’s think about some things we can do to improve our lives and our relationship to the Lord. 1- Wake up 2- Shape up 3- Dress up

INTRO.- ILL.- Do you remember those days when you had a manual transmission and had to downshift in order to help slow the car down? I remember back in 1968 I had purchased a new Pontiac Firebird with a 400 cubic inch engine with 330 horsepower. I drove it on the highway a lot because while I was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Greatest Dream

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

A focus on creation

God’s Greatest Dream Today is the first Sunday of a new year, 2005 - and it is only the second day of the year. We have a new, fresh year ahead of us, and what we make of it will determine the character and qualities we possess at the end of the year. Many people fill their days at the turn of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 31, 2004

The party’s over, the year 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Party's Over

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

The party’s over in 2004. 1- Get spiritual 2- Touch others

INTRO.- What party? It might have been that New Year’s eve party. It might have been a Christmas party. This is the time of the year for parties. Did you have a party recently? If so, what did you do? Eat food? Play games? Watch TV? Watch some movies? ILL.- Partying and eating go together. Here ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Both Ways

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Making Good Resolutions

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001

How do you make good New Year’s Resolutions?

Making Good Resolutions Providential Planning James 4:13-17 In James 4, James pictures a typical Jewish Merchant, making resolutions for the next year. James concludes by saying in verse sixteen, that boastful resolutions are “evil.” Our immediate reaction is, “what is wrong with making plans ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Life In 07

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

How can you and I make sure that in 2007 we live The Life like never before. I will try to answer in the few minutes that we have remaining by pulling 5 objects out of this bag and letting them teach us about how we can live our dash well in 07.

Living ‘The’ Life In 07’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ