Sermons on Year Of The Lords Favor:

2,000 Years At A Glance Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Overview of major events in Church History.

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 1: Church History at a Glance In the small book of Jude, there is an important verse which is good to begin our study this evening. Regarding the false teachers of his day, he says ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Years The Star Of Hope

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… Then we will succeed in this coming year. And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have.

In a few short days 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 wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:4

Denomination: Christian Church

A New Year - A New Start!

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 7, 2009

Sermon for the 1st Sunday after Epiphany, exploring the Baptism of Jesus with reference to the visit of the Magi, and God’s ongoing revelation of His will in Jesus and His desire for peace, justice and hope: a revelation made possible only through repenta

Mark 1:4-11 A New Year – a New Start So, here we are at the start of a New Year! It’s mind-boggling to think that it is now more than 2000 years since the birth of Jesus Immanuel (God-With-Us) there in Bethlehem; more than 2000 years have passed since the visit of the of the shepherds, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019

The same sign given to Ahaz and Joseph is given to you and me. "The virgin has conceived and has given birth to a Son. And He is Emmanuel. God with us." His name is Jesus.

Sometimes dreams are prompted by impressions and “residues” of the previous day that we take into our sleep, thus Joseph’s dream consists in his waking, conscious desire to protect Mary, preserve his own honor and resolve the dilemma of Mary’s pregnancy by divorcing her quietly. God uses Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

Perfect Idea For A New Year

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 18, 2021

Without gainsaying, it must be noted that “ideas rule the world”, you do not need a huge amount of money to be successful in life, the number one thing you need to do is to conceive a great idea.

Perfect Idea for a new year Text: Gen. 2: 19 - 20, Gen. 4: 20 - 24 Aim: Every year people make resolutions but it is a pity that before the end of the first quarter of a new year many would have given up on their pursuit. But this year you must embark on a rewardable journey, you must lay your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Thousand Years And The Final Judgment Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 5, 2020

We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors.

The Last Word – Revelation 20 A Thousand Years and the Final Judgment November 8, 2020 We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors. This is one of the most controversial and misunderstood chapters in scripture. Satan is thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-4, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 20:11-15, Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thousand Years (Revelation 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 25, 2020

The time of world peace will finally come. Whether it is a literal or symbolic period of a thousand years is not as important as its arrival. It will be here at last, as described in Revelation 20.

The time of world peace will finally come. Whether it is a literal or symbolic period of a thousand years is not as important as its arrival. It will be here at last, as described in Revelation 20. Revelation 20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Hope In A New Year Series

Contributed by Chuck Moore on Jan 6, 2024

The New Year is often faced with anxiety and fear. Inflation, world conflicts, political unrest....the list goes on and on. So, where do we turn for real hope?

It’s normally not the Biblical story one associates with Christmas or the arrival of a New Year. But it is relevant. I’m thinking of the story that is normally associated with Easter in Luke 24. Jesus on the road to Emmaus. If you don’t remember the story, here are the highlights. Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Harvest Festival - Year A Readings

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 24, 2020

To help us consider why Harvest is so important today

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a youngster I went to cubs, which meant also attending the obligatory parade Sundays, and harvest was one of my favourite services, I knew most of the hymns, many are the ones we continue to sing even in 2020! and the sight of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

2025 Is A Year Of New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Tyreke Horsford on Dec 29, 2024

What are you holding onto that God is asking you to release?

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:18–19 (NIV) "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Introduction As we prepare to step into 2025, God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019

She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-49, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Will Bless And Enlarge Our Territory

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 22, 2013

This is a sermon I delivered during the 2nd year Anniversary of our Church in Ajman City. This is one of the seven churches we planted in the Emirates as a result of our Vision 2013, the vision of planting churches in the key cities of UAE.

The Lord Will Bless and Enlarge Our Territory 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 A man had a problem finding a parking space. He finally parked in a no parking zone and left a note on his windshield that read: "I’ve circled the block for 20 minutes. I’m late for an appointment and if I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Made New

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 5, 2010

Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new cha

Everything Made New Each New Year many people make all sorts of resolutions. Resolutions for greater Health, or Wealth. These resolutions are a desire through self discipline to have the things change for the better. The good news is that, God also has a desire for new changes to take place ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lord Gave And The Lord Have Taken Away

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 9, 2018

To show us that GOD made us faithful steward and GOD is not like human beings that He gives and He takes away, but GOD entrusted to us everything.

The LORD Gave and The LORD Have Taken Away Text: Amplified Bible: Job 1:21 And said, Naked (without possessions) came I [into this world] from my mother's womb, and naked (without possessions) shall I depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed (praised and magnified in worship) be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal