New Year's Eve Preaching Guide: Top Sermon Outlines and Resources
Popular Sermon Outlines:
Burning Hearts for the New Year
by Ken Trivette
Scripture Reference:
Leviticus 6:12-13The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.
The Main Point:
Revitalize your spiritual passion as you enter the New Year with renewed focus on God's Word.
Summary:
Ken Trivette encourages believers to rekindle their spiritual fervor and seek deeper connection with God as they step into the New Year.
A New Year Revolution
by Steve Wagers
Scripture Reference:
James 3:13-17If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.
The Main Point:
Move beyond past failures and focus on the goals that God has set before you.
Summary:
Steve Wagers challenges believers to embrace a revolutionary mindset for the New Year, leaving behind past disappointments and pressing on towards God's purposes.
Flourishing in This New Year
by Donald Cantrell
Scripture Reference:
2 Corinthians 1:1-11For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
The Main Point:
Embrace the promise of flourishing in every aspect of life as you root yourself in God's Word.
Summary:
Donald Cantrell explores how believers can experience growth and prosperity by staying rooted in God's Word throughout the New Year.
How to Excel in the New Year
by Marvin D. Patterson
Scripture Reference:
Philippians 3:13-14I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
The Main Point:
Trusting God wholeheartedly is the key to excelling in the New Year.
Summary:
Marvin D. Patterson encourages believers to trust God’s guidance above their own understanding to navigate the New Year with success.
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Scriptures about New Year's:
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.2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!Philippians 3:13-14
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Sermon Illustrations On New Year's:
A New Leaf
This illustration represents the concept of starting anew, just like turning over a fresh leaf as a symbolic gesture at the start of the New Year.
A Year Untried Before Me Lies
A reflective piece about the uncertainty of the New Year and the need to trust God with the unknown challenges and blessings ahead.
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Sample Blessings & Prayers to End a Sermon On New Year's:
1. As we step into the New Year, may God’s light guide your path with clarity and purpose. May you let go of past burdens and embrace the new beginnings He has set before you. May your heart be rekindled with passion for His Word, and may each day be filled with hope, trust, and the joy of His presence. May you flourish in every area of your life, rooted in His grace, and find strength in His faithfulness. As you press toward the future, may God’s peace and love surround you and carry you through the year with steadfastness and joy.
2. Heavenly Father, as a new year unfolds before us, we come before You with hearts filled with gratitude and anticipation. We thank You for Your endless mercies, which are new every morning. Help us to release what lies behind and press on toward the future You have prepared for us. Lord, guide our steps as we navigate the unknown. May we seek You daily, trusting in Your wisdom, and may Your Word ignite a fire in our hearts that burns brightly throughout the year. Give us the strength to overcome any challenges and the faith to embrace the opportunities You provide. As we set new goals and dreams, may they align with Your will, and may we remain committed to glorifying You in all that we do. Bless this year ahead, Lord, and let it be a time of growth, renewal, and deepening trust in Your unfailing love. In Jesus’ name, we pray, Amen.
