Sermons on Year Of Recompense:

New Year Revolution

Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 2, 2016

A sermon that uses the opening line of the 23rd psalm to suggest we can revolutionise our faith in the year ahead

2016 New Year Revolution Ever marvel at snow it is so white and pure and untouched? 2016 is like that it is a year all wrapped up with just one piece of sellotape undone – we still don’t know what is in this gift from God. For some they don’t know if it is a good gift for them or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year's Food

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 3, 2016

Just as we eat traditional foods at New Year, we partake of the Bread and Cup in the most significant meal of all.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ... of what it meant to be ... under the scalpel of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut through ... ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

The Hidden Years Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 20, 2012

What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis?

Let's consider what Jesus might have learned: What did Jesus learn about God from his “rabbi-pastor,” as He studied the first three chapters of Genesis? The New Testament provides only brief glimpses of Jesus’ youth and training. One such glimpse is found in Luke 2:40, where we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patience In 40 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST protecting and preserving you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:17 (Amplified Bible) 3:17 And with whom was He irritated and provoked and grieved for forty years? Was it not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Just A New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013

Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013

Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

(Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Year Of The Lord's Favor Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 17, 2012

When the angels proclaimed the birth of Christ they brought tidings of great joy! Joy is better than happiness for it does not depend on the cirucmstances of life but rather the person of Christ!

The Year of the Lord’s Favor (2) - Isaiah 61 - December 16, 2012 As I begin this morning I want to invite you to take a moment to consider the first question in your sermon notes. That question asks you to complete this statement: “Happiness is ….” And then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: *other

New Years 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

You do not need to shout like the sound of thunder or cause your voice to shake like the tremor of an earthquake and you do not need to season your words with the fire of damnation.

Inspiration for 2013 2 Timothy Chapter 3 Good News Translations Have you watched the television shows like X Factor or American Idol and the like? Maybe you have seen videos sent by friends of exceptional auditions or performances by unknown singers. I have seen several over the last few years ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Gift For The New Year

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 13, 2017

Use the principles of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus in Christmas to prepare the way for the new year.

1. I am not a big fan of Christmas – there are theological issues in which a pagan story of Mithras became the basis for the date of the celebration of the birth of Jesus. [Similar for Easter] a. Jesus’ birth is mentioned but not specifically when b. Jewish people tend not to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Years Resolutions

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Dec 19, 2017

A brief look at determining to Trust and Fear (respect) God over the New Year

I. We Should Trust God. A. We should trust Him completely. B. We should not depend on us. C. We must seek His Will. D. We must follow His Path. II. We should Fear God. A. Fear — means to have unlimited respect, awe and reverence B. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Year 219

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 29, 2018

We need to walk like new Christians.

NEW YEAR 2019 2018 IS GONE LETS LOOK AT WHAT WE WILL DO THIS YEAR. We lost friends and love ones last year . There are some things we need to change in our lives this year. (1) We need to walk like Christians. Ephesians 4:17 This I say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

This Year Choose To Be Resolute

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 30, 2018

I have a challenge for you this year, instead of making resolutions this year why not choose to be resolute about a few of the most important things you know you should be doing with your time.

Wow, here we are but once again celebrating New Years. How many kept their resolutions this year? How many said; “this year no matter what, we’re going to do this and that” and somehow everything but this and that, once again has managed to get accomplished! I have a challenge for you this year, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 24:30-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 70 Year Limit Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019

We might think that the 70 years Judah spent in exile is a long time for the people to be under the anger of God. However the post exile events and interactions between God and His people demonstrates that God graciously limited His punishment to only 70 years. God is a forgiving God.

Jexit: Judah Comes Home The 70 Year Limit A sermon on Ezra 6:13-18 The last time we looked at what was happening to the returned Exiles it was the 7th December 518BC. And Zechariah was talking with the Jews about the fact that the Lord was giving them the opportunity to move forward. The past, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 6:13-18, Jeremiah 25:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year 2012

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012

a challenge for the new year

Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist