Sermons on Unexpected News:

Focus For The New Year

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009

What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Years Evaluation

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2009

Evaluating our lives and our stance in 2009

A New Year’s Evaluation Text: Genesis 47:7 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The Word of God is first and foremost given to us in order to direct us to God Himself and to the redemption and salvation He offers through His Son Jesus Christ. It is also the means God has chosen to use to teach us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Time For A New Thing

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 5, 2009

Message looks at Ezekiel 36:24-32. God moved and brought the people back to the land and to Himself spiritually. God is calling us today to renewal. Are we ready to heed the call?

I am really excited and trusting God for great things in 2009. When we ask the Lord in faith to build an area wide church reaching hundreds for Jesus that is only something He can do. It is rooted in scripture because lost people matter to God. That is why in Acts 1:8 Jesus last words were “Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:24-32

New Wine In 09

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2009

Today we are entering into a new era of ministry at Christian Hills – we have a new year and the promise from the Lord of a new start – a new focus – a new theme – our new theme is “New Wine in 09.

“New Wine in 09” Youth are ushering today. They will hand out corks to everyone when they come in today. Opening Video Illustration– old to new! The world is changing and we need to change and adapt with it. We cannot dig our heals in and refuse to change and to grow. Clip compares: TV then and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News Of Freedom Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2009

This message encourages us not to believe a different, distorted or damned gospel, but to believe the divine gospel of freedom through simple faith in Christ.

The Good News of Freedom (Galatians 1:6-12) As I was getting ready to go to Belarus last month to teach church multiplication, I thought about getting my class handouts translated into Russian for the students to use. I had about a hundred pages of handouts, but to translate them would have cost ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New World Order

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009

A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The New Testament Challenge Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009

The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of The New Birth

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 3, 2009

Today’s "me" oriented society, which tends to clamor after ease and convenience, might view many things as that which they couldn’t do without. But in light of eternity, there is but one thing that is an absolute necessity--the necessity of the New Birth.

The Necessity Of The New Birth Text: John 3: 5-7 Intro: There are many things in life that are considered to be necessities. Among them, we might list things such as paying our bills, obeying the law, being a responsible spouse, parent, or citizen. Certainly, all of these should be of concern ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Nice New Duds

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Clothing ourselves with God’s virtues

NICE NEW DUDS Colossians 3:12-17 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Out With The Old, In With The New

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 7, 2009

“Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing."

OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW Luke 5:33-39 Proposition: “Jesus revealing power forced a new decision for His kingdom people: choosing between old or new ways of doing things & between fasting for show or fasting for refreshing." Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 8, 2009

There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

Dakota Community Church October 4, 2009 The Field & the Force 7 The Force at Rest – (Part 4) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Good News At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Crow on Dec 12, 2006

The world is filled with so much bad news, it is refreshing to hear some really good news. Good News! There has been a New Birth in Bethlehem!

Good News Luke 2:10-11 Good News!!! Walking along the beach, John tripped over a half buried kerosene lantern. He rubbed its side and sure enough, a genie materialized. "I can’t grant your wishes, I don’t work like other genies" explained the freed spirit, "But since it is Christmastime, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Off With The Old And On To The New

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Growing in the Christian faith involves learning to put on the new attitudes and actions of the new life in Christ.

Off With The Old And On With The New Colossians 3:5-17 5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Feast

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Leading into communion, with a large amount of OT Festival background, all around the question "how is your relationship with God?"

A New Year’s Feast Jan 4/5, 2003 Intro: New year’s resolutions… There was a couple who were sitting with a marriage counselor for their first session and the good doctor asked them to identify what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Get A (New) Grip Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist