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Preaching on New Year's Day? Browse these sermons to find fresh ideas.

From Rubble to Rebuilding
From Rubble to Rebuilding

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In Nehemiah we’re introduced to this eminent person, the problem he becomes aware of, then we listen in on the prayer he prays before ...


The rebuilding starts in us—when we return to him.


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What Shall I Bring Him?
What Shall I Bring Him?

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A Christian comedian once said this story would be far different had these been women instead of men. For one thing, women would have asked ...


We are to accept Jesus as King, worship Jesus as God, and accept Jesus as our sacrifice.


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The Sudden Turn of Joy
The Sudden Turn of Joy

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It’s a wonderful day and I’m really honored to be preaching on the first Sunday of the New Year it’s a great joy. I have ...


In our journey with Christ we need the work of faith, the labor of love, the uppomano of hope, and the sudden turn of joy.


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Miraculous Births: The Church
Miraculous Births: The Church

This sermon is part of the “Miraculous Births” sermon series. See the whole series here.

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Getting Things Done, Deep Work, First ...


We ought to rejoice that God has given the church, the anticipated new birth through Christ.


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Begin with the End in Mind
Begin with the End in Mind

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As an instructor of preaching at the Moody Bible Institute in Spokane, every semester I have the privilege of teaching classes of 10 to 14 ...


As a new year approaches, what will we do with the opportunities God gives us?


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Our Felt Need, Our Deepest Need
Our Felt Need, Our Deepest Need

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I promise I will not fall into that well-worn tradition of preaching on those well-intentioned, moralistic oaths, doomed to fail, that we ...


Following the Messiah means finding a new perspective on our greatest needs.


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The Priest
The Priest

Introduction

The year is almost over, and 2015 is almost here. Before we move on, let's take a moment to reflect on 2014. Looking back on the year, there ...


The imperfect Old Testament priesthood prepares the way for Jesus, as our High Priest.


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The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure

Introduction

In his wonderful book, The Island of Lost Maps, author Miles Harvey shares a sentiment with which I think many of us can probably resonate. ...


When Jesus says 'Follow me,' it's the most amazing invitation you will ever get. Say yes to it.


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Extreme Makeover

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Looking for an example of how a sermon can speak into the energy of the New Year? This is the one to check out. One of the more powerful ...


Jesus came to offer us the true extreme makeover.


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The Basic Need

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Here's a great sermon from one of our featured preachers, Haddon Robinson.

Introduction

T. S. Elliott, in one of his poems, asked a penetrating ...


Many things matter in life, but the most important thing is to do everything in love.


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Intercepting Entropy

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John Ortberg is a master communicator, whether through preaching or through writing. Preaching Today is blessed to have him as an editorial ...


God's will for the human spirit is that it would never suffer entropy.


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Free and Focused

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Bev Savage's sermon on Philippians 3 has a few "twists" here and there. We're used to focusing on the biblical mandate to remember; Savage ...


Press on toward the goal—knowing Christ.


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What God Wants from You More Than Anything Else
What God Wants from You More Than Anything Else

Introduction

What does God want from you? What does he expect? Do you know?

That's a question that every person has to answer. Because if there is a God—and ...


To love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, say "yes" to him.


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A Life without Regrets

This morning, let’s begin by taking a trip together. We’re going to a funeral. Yours. Doesn’t that sound like fun? What’s more, you get to witness the ...


Live today like it matters for all eternity—because it does.


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Defining Your Mission

Grab a piece of paper and a pen, because I want you to take notes today. We walking through a simple but powerful process this morning—one that, ...


Your mission is defined by what you do for others.


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