Sermons, Outlines, Illustrations and Pastor Resources

A New Year Without Fear by Dr. Adrian Rogers
Would you take God's word and turn to Hebrews Chapter 13, and in a few moments we're going to read verses 5 and 6, which will be the basis of our study today. Actually today we're talking on this subject, "A New Year Without Fear." Most of us are afraid of the unknown. And we don't know what this year is going to bring. We really do not. I heard of some men… ( read more )

Your Survival Food by Jerry Vines
I’m going to talk to you today on your survival food. I’m doing a series of messages on Your Survival Pak for ’99, how to survive and thrive as a child of God in the year 1999. Whatever the year may bring God has given us a survival package and I’m sharing it with you and trying to lay out before you some matters that will be helpful for you in the year 1999. Whatever… ( read more )

How to Stay Healthy in 2012 by Ernest Easley
So on this first day of the year … have you or do you plan to make a New Years Resolution? You know: setting some goals you want to accomplish this year. It may include some personal goals or projects. It may even include reforming a habit. Here is a Top Ten List of New Years Resolutions for 2012. See if any of yours are included. 1.Spend more time with my… ( read more )

The Challenge Of Time by Stan Coffey
I am excited about a New Year aren't you? God is the giver of new things. And the Bible tells us in the New Testament He gives us a message of life and when we receive the message of life He gives us a new birth. And when He gives us a new birth He gives us a new nature. And after He gives us a new nature He gives us a new life. And some day the Bible says, He… ( read more )

Life Is Like A Date Book by Roger Thomas
Introduction: Life is like a date book. I have in my hands two different date books. This one is old and used. Its pages are marked. The corners are bent. More than a few pages have coffee stains. The cover is cracked and worn. This 2006 Day-Timer shows the wear and tear of lots of hard use. This one, on the other hand, is fresh and new. Only a page or… ( read more )

The New Year by Jesse M. Hendley
People write and wish for friends a "Happy and Prosperous New Year." Notice the word wish. We recognize human frailty. We do not say, "I will make you prosperous in the New Year!" There is something beyond the writer's control that makes for prosperity in another. If he had control of all things he would make those for whom he cares… ( read more )

A New Beginning in Prayer by Brad Whitt
INTRO: I want you to take your Bibles now this morning and be finding your place at the eleventh chapter of Luke's gospel if you will. We are in a new series of studies for the new year that we have entitled, "All Things New." And what we're doing in this series of messages is looking at what are known as the Christian disciplines – bible study, prayer… ( read more )

Burning Hearts for the New Year by Ken Trivette
As another year is dawning, I want it to be one that richly counts for God. I want it to be a spiritually prosperous and productive year. I want it to be the kind of year that I will look back in the years to come and view it as one of the best years of my life as far as eternal things are concerned. G.K. Chesterton said, "The object of the New Year is not that we… ( read more )

A New Commitment: Doing What God Wants Regardless! by David Cawston
Introduction: Our New Years resolutions or habits focus so often on what we do! There is a cry in this world! "What can one person do?" Mindset: Thinking too little of yourself! Being afraid to do what you know you need to do! Not willing to pay the cost and make the commitment! But the problem is not really what you do but what you are becoming! This… ( read more )

How to Excel in the New Year! by Marvin Patterson
Attention: I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Here we are at the beginning of a brand new year, the year 2011. Are you excited about the possibilities of this upcoming year? God has great things planned for you, and your family, and our church here at Grace Baptist! But He will do His part if we will do our part! We must pray… ( read more )